Salman Khan's 'Sultan' to release in China on August 31
Salman Khan-Anushka Sharma-starrer 'Sultan' is all set to release in China on August 31, two years after its release in India. Yash Raj Films has collaborated with the distribution company, E Stars China, for the release. China has emerged as a new market for Hindi films thanks to the success of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar' and Irrfan-starrer 'Hindi Medium', too. Here's more.
Movie will be screened in over 11,000 screens
'Sultan' will be screened in over 11,000 screens, targeting around 40,000 shows a day, said a release. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film revolves around a wrestler who comes from a self-imposed retirement to win back the love of his life.
China emerged as a huge market for Bollywood films
China has emerged as a huge market for Indian films after the spectacular success of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar.' 'Dangal,' which is the highest grossing Indian film in China, has earned Rs. 1,198cr in China, while 'Secret Superstar' has earned about Rs. 760cr. Other superhits were Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' (Rs. 294cr) and Irrfan Khan's 'Hindi Medium' (Rs. 205.21cr).
