Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia's biopic Paan Singh Tomar, which has been receiving rave reviews from all quarters, has had a decent start in its opening weekend in India with earnings amounting to Rs40 million (Dh2.93 million).
Starring Irrfan Khan in the lead, the film tracks the real-life story of athlete Paan Singh Tomar, who went on to become one of the most dreaded dacoits in Chambal Valley.
"As a studio that believes in creating cinema with a difference, it is extremely gratifying to see the response to Paan Singh Tomar. The weekend figures are a perfect example of how a content driven film can be built through a focused marketing and distribution campaign, coupled with great reviews and positive word-of-mouth," said Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO, UTV Motion Pictures.
