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Barfi, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D’Cruz, has completed 12 years today, and on this special occasion, we’ll be revisiting its glorious run at the Indian box office, which was a big surprise for Ranbir himself. Yes, the Animal actor had minimal expectations from the film, but with the power of content coming into play, it became a big success. Keep reading for a detailed box office throwback!
Directed by Anurag Basu, the Bollywood romantic comedy was released on September 14, 2012. Upon its release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Other than this, the chartbuster music and an impactful promotional strategy helped the film garner the audience’s initial attention. Further, favorable word-of-mouth spread like wildfire, which boosted the box office business.
After a good start of 9.20 crores, Barfi enjoyed a solid trend and posted a total of 58.60 crores at the end of the opening week. With positive reactions, the film displayed strong legs and ended up earning 120 crores at the Indian box office, thus earning double the collection in the first week. Across the nation, this romantic comedy sold more than 1.20 crore tickets.
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