PK crosses Rs 300 crore in overseas markets

Aamir Khan <g data-gr-id="24">starrer</g> PK, which did roaring business at the Indian box office, has also crossed a milestone figure of over Rs.300 crore in overseas markets, turning out to be one of Bollywood’s biggest success stories internationally.

PK, a light-hearted tale with a heavyweight message on people’s blind belief in god and <g data-gr-id="15">godmen</g>, has managed impressive collections in territories like China, North America, Gulf, <g data-gr-id="59">Britain</g> and Australia.

A source associated with the film said that PK <g data-gr-id="19">has</g> in fact, expanded territories for a Bollywood film, performing exceptionally well in non-traditional markets like Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Netherlands and Germany.

“Till now, the film has collected Rs 303 crore in overseas markets and still running in few territories like Hong Kong and South Korea. PK had collected Rs 348 crore net in India and the combined total stands at (over) Rs 651 crore,” the source added.   “This film surprises me every month. It does well wherever it opens, last being Hong Kong. All I can say is there’s happiness,” Hirani said.