Hindi version of Baahubali 2′ becomes first film to enter Rs 500-cr club in India

 

NEW DELHI: Continuing on its March to create new milestones, Baahubali 2 (Hindi) today became the first film to enter the Rs 500-crore club in India, trade sources said here today.

    They said the film has crossed the Rs 500-crore mark at the domestic market.

    The Hindi version of the film has now made a profit of Rs 408.90-crore, with a profit percentage now at 454.33 per cent at the India box office.

    The Hindi version of this film was acquired in Rs 80-crore and Rs 10-crore were spend on promotion, which takes its total cost of acquisition to Rs 90-crore.

    Filmmaker Karan Johar had presented the Hindi version of the film under his banner Dharma Productions.

    Talking about the huge success of the movie which has minted close to Rs 1,700-crore at the global box office, Karan Johar said: “I feel short of words when I speak about ‘Baahubali’. It has become a milestone film. SS Rajamouli has become the country’s biggest superstar. I think the filmmaker’s victory is beyond everybody else. I am honoured that me and my production house got associated with ‘Baahubali’ and I am proud and privileged to be a part of its journey.”

     Directed by SS Rajamouli, ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ also stars Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, Nassar and Tamannah Bhatia in the key roles. (AGENCIES)