Team Agneepath celebrates blockbuster film

The team behind smash hit Agneepath team celebrated the success of the film which collected Rs 25 crore on the first day of its opening on 26th January, surpassing the collections of recent blockbusters like Bodyguard and RA.One.

The party was held at Mumbai's Yash Raj Studios.

Seen in the picture: Hrithik Roshan, producer Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt, Rishi Kapoor and director Karan Malhotra.

Director of the film, Karan Malhotra, poses outside the venue.

Hrithik, who stepped into the shoes of megastar Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, but gave the audience a completely new experience, is excited that his hard work has paid off.

WOW!!!! THANK u THANK u THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Agneepath 1st day - 25cr!!!! My damaged bodyparts suddenly feel ALIVE, I feel like I can FLY now!!! Thank u people, I have the fuel now to make KRRISH EXPLODE!!!!" Hrithik wrote on his Twitter page.

Sanjay enters the venue.

Sanjay Dutt and the film's lead actress Priyanka Chopra, are equally delighted with the positive response and have thanked fans profusely on Twitter.

Talking about the success of Agneepath, Priyanka (who plays 'Kaali' in Agneepath) said, "Agneepath has redefined the power of Indian box office for all of us. It's heartening to see the strength of the Indian cinema audiences growing like this. We all were very confident of the film but for this kind of success and unprecedented number that it has posted on day one we must thank our audience."

Sanjay took to Twitter after a year, to share his sentiments about the appreciation towards the movie and his role as the villain, Kancha.

"I am overwhelmed with the response and support of everyone. Thank you for loving me so much," he wrote.

Rishi Kapoor at the venue.

Since Agneepath was a Republic Day release, the theatres witnessed near full house, with 90-95 per cent occupancy.

The film, directed by debutant Karan Malhotra, and produced by Karan Johar, is expected to continue its run at the box office in the coming days.

Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Karan Johar and Sanjay Dutt share a laugh.

Hrithik, Priyanka pose together.

Priyanka hugs Sanjay, while Hrithik watches.

Priyanka on stage.

Sanjay Dutt, Rishi Kapoor and director Karan Malhotra smiling together.

Rishi Kapoor, who has been widely appreciated in his negative role as Rauf Lala, answers the questions while Karan Johar, Sanjay Dutt and Karan Malhotra listen carefully.

Hrithik is happy to reply.

Hrithik, Priyanka and Sanjay together on stage.

Hrithik, Priyanka share a hug.

Priyanka looks excited at the party.

Hrithik, Priyanka clap together.

Karan Johar laughs loudly while Sanjay Dutt and Rishi Kapoor follow.

Agneepath's team on stage.

Did we click Karan Johar looking bashful?

Priyanka, Karan laughing out loudly.

Sanjay and Rishi chit-chat.