Sachin – A Billion Dreams: Here’s how much the docu-drama has earned despite stiff competition

The film on Sachin Tendulkar directed by James Erskine has garnered over Rs 25 crores at the Box Office so far.

Mumbai: ‘Sachin – A Billion Dreams’, a docu-drama that highlights significant moments from the life of legendary cricketer and God of Cricket – Sachin Tendulkar, has managed to do impressive business at the Box Office.

The film directed by James Erskine has garnered over Rs 25 crores at the Box Office so far.

According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, ‘Sachin – A Billion Dreams’ has done brisk business despite the release Hollywood biggie ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’.

He tweeted:

#SachinABillionDreams has a WONDERFUL opening weekend... Generally, docu-dramas have dim prospects at BO, but this one is an exception...

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 29 May 2017

#SachinABillionDreams faced a tough opponent in the Hollywood biggie #PiratesOfTheCaribbean, but it proved no opposition, frankly...

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 29 May 2017

#SachinABillionDreams Fri 8.40 cr, Sat 9.20 cr, Sun 10.25 cr. Total: ₹ 27.85 cr [all languages]. India biz. EXCELLENT for a docu-drama.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 29 May 2017

The film released on May 26 and competed with films such as ‘Hindi Medium’ and ‘Half Girlfriend’ that hit the silverscreen on May 19, besides SS Rajamouli’s Prabhas starrer ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ which has been creating waves at the Box Office since April 28.