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Hockey-player Sandeep Singh's biopic, 'Soorma' hits theaters across Pakistan, Kuwait

Hockey-player Sandeep Singh's biopic, 'Soorma' hits theaters across Pakistan, Kuwait

Jul 14, 2018
04:09 pm

What's the story

"Soorma", Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh's biopic, has hit theatres across Pakistan and Kuwait. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh as Singh, who was paralyzed for two years but returned to the game and won accolades for the nation. "Soorma" has been cleared across all territories in Pakistan, acquiring 80% of the screens there. It released in Kuwait on Thursday with no cuts. Here's more.

Statement

As a director, I couldn't have been happier: Ali

"This movie is not restricted to Indian audience but people across the world will get inspired by Sandeep's story. It is an inspiring story that recalls one chapter of our nation's success in the field of Hockey," director Shaad Ali said. "It is probably after a decade that an Indian film will release in Kuwait without any cuts or mutes," he added.

Data

'Soorma' opening day box office collection

The movie, which also features Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in pivotal roles, minted Rs. 3.25 crore in India on day one. The film is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh.