Barely two months into the year and Bollywood already has a blockbuster in Uri: The Surgical Strike - going strong in its fifth week, the military drama has collected Rs 213 crore at the box office. That the film has also won critical acclaim only makes the success sweeter for lead actor Vicky Kaushal.

"Just before the film was to release, Aditya [Dhar, director] and I were discussing how the entire team has given their all - physically, mentally and emotionally - to the project. Though we were content with our efforts, we didn't expect the audience to go bonkers," smiles the actor, talking on the sidelines of the Chandon Party Starters campaign shoot.