Uri inches close to Rs 250 crore mark

By - Vijayalakshmi Narayanan

MARCH 07,2019

Vicky Kaushal-starrer 39Uri: The Surgical Strike39, based on the Indian commandos39 action following the 2016 attack, is inching close to the Rs 250-crore mark at the box office, according to trade analysts.The film, which released on January 11, raked in Rs 240 crore by Monday, and has crossed the lifetime business of 201839s film 39Simmba39, says trade expert Taran Adarsh."Uri...39 continues its incredible run. Business on eighth Monday Maha Shivratri is higher than eighth Friday... Crosses lifetime business of 39Simmba39... Eyes Rs 250 crore... Total: Rs 240.38 crore India business," he tweeted on Tuesday.Komal Nahta, another trade expert, said 39Uri...39 has joined movies such as 39Dangal39, 39PK39, 39Sanju39, 39Baahubali 2: The Conclusion39, 39Tiger Zinda Hai39, 39Bajrangi Bhaijaan39 and 39Padmaavat39 to be counted among the highest grossing films in India.Nahta told IANS: "Uri...39 is the tenth highest grossser in India if 39Baahubali: The Conclusion39 is counted. Otherwise, it39s at the ninth spot. It has netted Rs 240 crore-plus so far, making it the second-highest Return on Investment ROI film."Despite facing tough competition with the release of films such as 39Gully Boy39, 39Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi39 and 39Total Dhamaal39 at box office, Aditya Dhar directorial 39Uri..39 seems to be marching strong even in its eight week of the release.The gritty drama, which traces the real-life events of the 2016 Uri attack and its aftermath, also features Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari and Mohit Raina.