Tanhaji takes BO by storm at the end of first week, Deepika's Chhapaak shows 40% decline

Ajay Devgn's 100th film, Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior has turned out to be successful in its first week itself, by minting a total of Rs 119 crores at ticketing counters. Continuing to grow even during weekdays, Saif Ali Khan starrer showed a drop of just 20 per cent on Thursday from opening day collection. 

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Tanhaji packs a punch 

As per Box Office India reports, Tanhaji minted a total of Rs 11-12 crore net on Day 7.  report also ded, “Despite se huge numbers, it has t actually done that well Delhi NCR, East Punjab, and West Bengal but this shows how huge Maharashtra is and Mumbai circuit will probably compete with biggest films of all time outside 'Baahubali - Conclusion'.”

Meanwhile, days after historical drama's release,  Uttar Presh government anunced that film will run tax-free in state. anuncement was me official on verified Twitter handle of Government. And with major release, this Friday seems like Ajay Devgn starrer will soon cross Rs 150 crores at Box Office. 

Meanwhile, Deepika Pukone’s 'Chhapaak' shows a furr fall of around 40 per cent on Thursday. film collected around Rs 1.25-1.50 crore net on day 7, taking its total to Rs 28.03 crore at domestic Box Office. 

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'Chhapaak' director on competition 

Meanwhile, speaking about competition and clash with 'Tanhaji', Meghna Gulzar said, "This is a distribution decision that was taken by film's distributor and I think y believed that both films are very different and will find ir audience. I think that also came from a place of faith in film. Considering how populated our film release calendar is, it is extremely difficult to find a solo release."

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