Mission Mangal Box Office Day 5: Film crosses the 100 crore mark

Mission Mangal has added a new feather to its hat by creating records in the south as well. Reportedly, it has received the highest opening for a Hindi film as Akshay Kumar also has a fan following down south. 

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan's characters - Rakesh Dhawan and Tara Shinde - respectively spearhead a team of scientists who overcome their personal challenges and failures to serve as the brains behind one of the greatest missions in history: the launch of India's first satellite to Mars. The movie, based on a true story of India's mission to Mars, is about ordinary people achieving the extraordinary. Directed by Jagan Shakti, the film is co-produced by PadMan director R Balki.

On a related note, Akshay Kumar's PadMan received a National Award in the category of Best Film on Social Issues. After receiving the award, Twinkle Khanna penned an emotional note on this victory. She had written: "A big shout out and thank you to the people that this movie truly belongs to @murugaofficial thank you for being you! A big, big hug to my friend the amazing #RBalki who directed this wonderful film, my greatest support @akshaykumar, @radhikaofficial and @sonamkapoor who were both fabulous! A big day for all of us #PadMan #NationalAward."

Mission Mangal has surpassed the opening collection of Akshay's last Independence Day release, Gold.

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