
Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar in Dangal
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Dangal is the only Indian film to have collected Rs 2,000 crore globally
It's also the fifth highest-grossing non-English film in history
Dangal released in China in May which helped the film's box office figure
In India, Aamir's Dangal made over Rs. 375 crore, shattering box office records set by his own 2014 film PK and Salman Khan's Sultan. Then S S Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Conclusion released and took over. Baahubali 2 broke several records made by Aamir's Dangal. The makers are also preparing for the release of Baahubali 2 in China.
Now, Baahubali 2 will be remembered as the first Indian film to make Rs 1,000 crore worldwide while Dangal upped its game and will be known as the first Indian film to make Rs 2,000 crore globally.
Dangal featured Aamir Khan as Mahavir Phogat while actresses Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra played Geeta and Babita Phogat respectively. Child artiste Zaira Wasim won a National Award in Best Support Actress category for her portrayal of the younger version of Geeta Phogat.
(With IANS inputs)
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