Alia Bhatt’s ‘Raazi’ makes over Rs2 billion worldwide
Based on Harinder Sikka’s book ‘Calling Sehmat’, the film revolves around a young Kashmiri girl who gets married to a Pakistani Army officer and becomes a spy
Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi has made over Rs2 billion (Dh107.7 million) worldwide, announced filmmaker Karan Johar, who has co-produced the film.
Johar shared the news on his Twitter account on Wednesday. “A proud film! Rs207 crore gross worldwide,” Johar tweeted.
The Meghna Gulzar directorial, which made Rs329.4 million in India on its opening weekend, was distributed internationally by Zee Studios International, releasing in 450 screens across 42 countries.
Based on Harinder Sikka’s book Calling Sehmat, the story of Raazi revolves around a young Kashmiri girl who gets married to a Pakistani Army officer and becomes a spy to give inside information about the neighbouring country to protect her own.
Co-produced by Junglee Pictures, the film also stars Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapur, Soni Razdan and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles.
The film was released in the UAE on May 10.
