Hrithik Roshan's 'Super 30' enters Rs. 100cr club, actor elated
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Hrithik Roshan is riding high on the success of his latest film, Super 30.
The movie, which had opened to mixed reviews from audiences, has entered the coveted Rs. 100cr club.
Reportedly, Super 30 has made a collection of Rs. 100.58cr so far, in spite of getting leaked online. It also faced strong competition from Kabir Singh and the recently released The Lion King.
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'Super 30' grabs a major chunk of market share: Adarsh
#Super30 crosses ₹ 💯 cr... Grabs a major chunk of market share, despite local and #Hollywood movies proving tough competitors... Biz multiplied rapidly on [second] Sat and Sun... [Week 2] Fri 4.52 cr, Sat 8.53 cr, Sun 11.68 cr. Total: ₹ 100.58 cr. India biz.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 22, 2019
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'Super 30' success reminds Hrithik of 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'
Hrithik, who is super elated with the response, said during one of his recent interviews that it reminded him of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai's success.
"Yes, there is a feeling of satisfaction and of immense happiness. The emotions are similar to what I had felt back then," he added.
To recall, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, a 2000 release, had earned a stunning Rs. 80cr.
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"Always a great feeling when you're applauded for your work"
"Box-office collections do have some sort of importance, as they indicate that the audiences have accepted your work and connected to it in some way. It is always a great feeling when you are applauded for your work," Hrithik told Hindustan Times.
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'Super 30' declared tax-free in Bihar, Rajasthan
Meanwhile, Super 30 has been declared tax-free in Bihar and Rajasthan.
Praising it, Rajasthan CM called Super 30 "an inspiring movie of recent times" and an "excellent example of will power and determination."
To note, exemption of entertainment tax implies that the audience will be able to purchase tax-free tickets to watch the film.
Expressing his gratitude, Hrithik thanked both the CMs on Twitter.
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'Super 30' chronicles the life of noted mathematician Anand Kumar
Super 30 chronicled the life of mathematician Anand Kumar, who initiated the educational program Super 30 to teach 30 underprivileged students and prepare them for JEE.
Apart from Hrithik, it also starred Pankaj Tripathi, Mrunal Thakur in pivotal roles.
Moreover, it marked the Bollywood debut of Nandish Sandhu, who played Hrithik's brother in the movie.
The movie is the last production of Phantom Films.