Lagatar24 Desk
Mumbai, March 13: The Kashmir Files, released on March 11 as planned, has seen amazing success in theatres. The film is set in 1990, during the Kashmir uprising, and stars Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty. It portrays the true account of the atrocities perpetrated on Kashmiri Pandits at the time. Given the incredible response to the film, The Kashmir Files is on its way to being a major hit in theatres.
The Kashmir Files had a phenomenal opening weekend at the movie office, grossing Rs 3.55 crore. Huge audiences flocked to the theatres on the second day to see the film. It even outperformed other films currently showing in theatres in several areas. While The Kashmir Files had a limited release, the number of screens and shows has since been raised due to popular demand.
Taran Adarsh wrote, “#TheKashmirFiles highlights… Emerges first choice of moviegoers, overtakes #RadheShyam #Hindi, #GangubaiKathiawadi, #TheBatman.Screens and shows increased. Morning shows – starting as early as 6.30 am – have commenced. Unprecedented advance booking for Day 3 [Sun] (sic).”
The Kashmir Files team yesterday met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, his wife and actress Pallavi Joshi, and the film’s producer Abhishek. The Prime Minister congratulated them and praised the film.
