“Sachin: A Billion Dreams”, a documentary drama on ace Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, registered an opening day collection of INR 8.40 crores, according to the makers. The film released on Friday in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and English. “Sachin: A Billion Dreams creates history as docu-drama. Biggest opening in the genre with INR 8.40 crore in India in all languages,” read a statement issued on behalf of the film’s makers. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, it is an “impressive” opening for a film in this genre. The movie takes viewers through Tendulkar’s journey in his personal and professional life. It features the master blaster himself as he lets his fans into parts of his life they may not have known yet. ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’ opens with mixed reviews; fans throng theatres across India
Members of the film and sports fraternity have already given the tale a thumbs up. Responding to the praise coming his way on Twitter, Tendulkar was elated with the reaction and replied to his colleagues on social media platforms as well.
Tendulkar had organised a special screening of the docu-drama for the Indian cricket team ahead of their departure for England where they will fight hard to retain the ICC Champions Trophy title win in 2013 in the upcoming edition. Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni were in awe of the inspirational journey of Tendulkar on celluloid and voiced their positive feedback. Many big names from the film industry, like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan were also in attendance to witness Tendulkar’s epic journey on screen.
The movie is expected to add more moolahs in the weekends and stay stable at the box-office.
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