Article 15 makes Rs 5.02 cr on Day 1

By - IANS

JULY 01,2019

Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer "Article 15" minted Rs 5.02 crore at the box office on its day of release. Director Anubhav Sinha has thanked the audience for embracing the film."Here is sending my love to the audience worldwide. You are so underrated," Sinha tweeted on Saturday as the film drew a largely positive response for telling a story of caste discrimination in the country.The investigative drama features Ayushmann as a police officer.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted: "39Article 1539 has a decent Day 1... Gathered speed towards evening shows, after a dull start in the morning. Should witness an upward trend/substantial growth on Day 2... Metros are driving the business and high-end multiplexes will contribute largely."Trade expert Komal Nahta tweeted: "39Article 1539 is a fair fare. It could39ve been a fantastic hard-hitting film but falls short of that. Ayushmann Khurrana is once again extraordinary."