Vicky Kaushal-starrer “Sam Bahadur” has crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore mark at the box office, the film’s makers announced on Sunday.
The Meghna Gulzar directorial, a biopic on India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, reached the milestone in 17 days since its release on December 23.
An elated Kaushal took to Instagram to express gratitude to fans for their support. However, the film lags behind Ranbir Kapoor-starrer “Animal”, which has also been performing strongly since its December 1 release.
“Sam Bahadur” chronicles Manekshaw’s leadership during the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Kaushal went through intense physical training to portray the iconic military hero, gaining 15 kg of muscle mass and honing horse-riding skills required for the cavalryman’s role.
Co-starring Sanya Malhotra as Manekshaw’s wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former PM Indira Gandhi, “Sam Bahadur” has won praise for its performances and execution.
As it continues its successful box office run, the film has validated Kaushal’s acting pedigree after his 2019 blockbuster “Uri: The Surgical Strike”. Audiences will be hoping this sets the stage for more such compelling historical dramas from Bollywood.
