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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

Last updated on - Aug 29, 2018, 14:58 IST
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Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' renamed as 'Little Lolita Monkey God Uncle' for China release?

Well if few reports are to be believed then looks like Salman Khan starrer 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is all set to release in China which will further solidify its status as a bonafide blockbuster. The film that shot Munni aka Harshaali Malhotra to fame is finally seeing the light of the day in China with a unique title, 2 years after its official Indian release. The film will allegedly be called 'Little Lolita Monkey God Uncle' in Chinese and this has sent fans into a tizzy. Although there has been no official statement from the makers, wonder what Salman's reaction will be like when he finds out the new title of his super-hit film.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' to be dubbed in sign language

Based on a request made by Geeta, the deaf-mute Indian girl stranded in Pakistan and set to return to India, Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan will be dubbed in the sign language so that special people like her can watch and appreciate the movie. According to PTI, the dubbing will be undertaken by the help centre for persons with special needs being run in Tukoganj police station. The report further claims that Geeta is a big fan of Salman and during the recent interaction, she expressed her desire to meet the Bollywood star along with her family members.

Click on the next slide to know how much the film had minted at the box-office...
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan had released on July 17, 2015. The film cashed in on the Eid weekend and managed to rule the box-office for a long time. According to a report on Boxofficeindia.com, Bajrangi Bhaijaan has registered total collections of approximately Rs 309 crore nett. The report further stated that considering the trends, Bajrangi Bhaijaan may score a lifetime total of Rs 313-315 crore nett. Boxofficeindia.com has declared the film to be an all time blockbuster. Read on to know as to why do we feel that the film deserves the title...
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

Salman's charisma

Salman Khan has charmed everyone with his simpleton avatar in the film. As Pawan Kumar, Salman is at his innocent best. He has tried to deliver the message of love, peace and solidarity through the film. Salman had also confessed in an interview that he would like to imbibe certain qualities from Pawan’s character. The character has also managed to strike a chord with the audience and the results are showing in the form of box-office numbers.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

Marketing masterminds

The marketing geniuses behind the film ensured that the film had made all the right noises before release. Salman Khan had even roped in the biggies, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan to promote his film. All the efforts paid off on the first-day of the film’s release. The opening day collections of Bajrangi Bhaijaan had broken the record of Salman Khan's last year's Eid release, Kick, and Aamir Khan's Christmas release, PK.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

Regional connect

Bajrangi Bhaijaan's character is one that the masses can relate to, very easily. The film succeeded in establishing an immediate connect with the audience and managed to bag great numbers across the country. According to a report on Boxofficeindia.com, Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the highest nett grosser ever in Delhi / UP, CP Berar, CI, Bihar , Assam and Orissa circuits. The report further stated that Bajrangi Bhaijaan may not be able to break records in the East Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal regions but has fared very well at the box-office.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

Single screen thunder

While most films alienate the single-screen audience, Bajrangi Bhaijaan had all the trappings of whistle-worthy single-screen fare. Pawan’s moves were cheered on by the masses. According to Boxofficeindia.com, the Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer has grossed more than any other film has from single-screens. Seems like Salman Khan is on a record breaking spree.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: What makes the film an all time blockbuster

All time blockbuster list

To make it to the list of Bollywood's all time blockbusters, Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan had to surpass a long list of films. Bajrangi Bhaijaan has made approximately Rs 309 crore nett in four weeks of its release, making it to the eighth position on the all time blockbuster list. According to Boxofficeindia.com, Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the most watched Bollywood movie since Gadar: Ek Prem Katha in 2001.

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