NEW DELHI: Continuing with its strong run at the Chinese box office, the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Dangal’ has crossed the Rs 1,000-cr mark there, trade sources said. The sports biopic has earned a total of Rs 1067.34-crore ($165.53-million) at the Chinese box office. ‘Dangal’ has also collected Rs 36.50-crore in Taiwan. The film now stands with the global collections of Rs 1,848-crore. Ever since its release in the South East Asian country, ‘Dangal’ has been creating waves at the Chinese box office. ‘Dangal’ has created history in China by becoming the first highest-earning non-Hollywood film in the country. Speaking about the enthusiastic response to the film in China, Aamir said,”It had a deep impact on women and men, and how we as a society can treat the girl child. It also had a big impact on wrestling. The kind of interest people have taken in wrestling after the film is significant.” Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Dangal’ is the inspiring tale of Olympian wrestler Mahavir Phogat who trains his daughters Geeta and Babeeta in wrestling to ensure that they win a wrestling medal at the Olympics. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Dangal’ has been produced under the banners of UTV Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions. The film also features Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim, Suhani Bhatnagar and Sakshi Tanwar in key roles. (AGENCIES)
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