If Priyanka Chopra's role in Mary Kom as the five-time World boxing champion has changed the definition of "hero", the movie's producers too have a reason to smile as it has raked in Rs 17.25 crore in two days since release.
Based on the life of boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom, the unconventionally made biopic, which released on Friday in 1,800 screens in the country, has many high points - Omung Kumar's deft direction, convincing adaptation of real life story, and last but not the least - Priyanka's "wow and convincing" performance.
Although biopics too take creative liberties, Kumar has tried to be as realistic as possible.
An excited Priyanka took to Twitter to thank fans for the "overwhelming" response to the biopic, which has been panned by some critics.
Also featuring newcomer Darshan Kumar, it is directed by Omung Kumar and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom18 Motion Pictures.
The Hindi film fraternity also lauded the film on social networking sites. Here's what celebrities have to say:
Anubhav Sinha: #MaryKom does 8Cr on day one. No Skin. No Music. Hero Definition readjusted. #HUGE #COURAGE #OMUNG #SANJAY #VIACOM @priyankachopra
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