“PK” makes history in China

In a windfall for revenue-starved Bollywood, an unprecedented Rs 100 crores is being amassed across the border in China. Aamir Khan's “PK” has made over Rs 80 crores at the Chinese box office since releasing across the country on May 22 and is heading towards Bollywood's first 100 crores from a single country abroad.

“PK” premiered in Shanghai on May 13 and was heavily promoted by Aamir, director Rajkumar Hirani and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra who spent three days touring the country. Aamir said the popularity of “3 Idiots” prompted them to bring “PK” to China, where it was dubbed in Chinese and released in 4,600 screens.

“PK” released on December 19 last year and collected Rs 615 crores worldwide, breaking Aamir Khan's own record of “Dhoom: 3” that earned of Rs 540 crores at home and abroad.

Source: NDTV