Tiger Zinda Hai rakes in Rs 34 cr on opening day

Mumbai Dec 23 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan s "Tiger Zinda Hai" has raked in Rs 33.75 crore on its opening day according to a press release by its makers..

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar "Tiger Zinda Hai" is a sequel to 2012 hit film "Ek Tha Tiger" and also stars Katrina Kaif Angad Bedi Kumud Mishra and Nawab Shah.

The collection is the highest ever for a movie releasing on a non-holiday and broke the previous record held by Aamir Khan s "Dhoom 3" says the release by Yash Raj Films.

"It is an overwhelming and a humbling moment. I thank the audiences for showering so much love on Tiger Zinda Hai . The cast and crew and the entire YRF team have toiled their hearts out and this incredible success will be cherished by all of us " said director Ali Abbas Zafar in a statement.

"I m delighted that the film has lived up to the expectations of the fans of India s biggest action hero Salman Khan and that audiences are enjoying the film across the country and giving us such huge thumbs up " he added.

--IANS
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