Deepika, Vin Diesel-starrer xXx has crossed Rs. 1,000 crore
What's the story
According to latest box-office figures, Deepika Padukone's Hollywood debut xXx: Return of Xander Cage has made $155 million (over Rs.1,000 crore) at the worldwide box office; which is ten times more than the coveted "Bollywood's 100 crore club".
The film hasn't even opened in China, which is predicted to be its biggest market.
So far, it has made approximately Rs. 53 crore in India.
Profile
About Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone, an Indian film actress, is one of the highest paid actresses in the world.
She is the recipient of several awards, including three filmfare awards.
Hand-in-hand with acting, Padukone participates in stage shows and is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.
She is also the founder of the 'Live Love Laugh' Foundation, which centres around creating awareness about mental health.
Biography
About Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter; he is best known for portraying Dominic Toretto in the Fast and the Furious film series.
Diesel was born in Alameda County, California, and has a twin brother named Paul.
He claims to be a "multi-faceted actor"; his real name is Mark Sinclair.
He has had a fairly successful career in Hollywood.
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Vin Diesel's stage debut
Vin Diesel's involvement in his first stage play came when he, along with his brother and some friends broke into the Theatre for the New City with the intent of vandalizing it. The theatre's artistic director offered them stage roles instead of calling the police.
The movie
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
In the recently released xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut.
In the movie, which is predominantly an action one, Deepika portrays the character of Serena Unger, a super agent with abilities.
Her portrayal in the movie is that of a sexy, no-nonsense action heroine belonging to a team that fights the bad guys.
Background
The Bollywood 100 Crore Club
The Bollywood 100 Crore Club is an unofficial designation by the Indian film trade and the media given to films with a net worth of Rs. 100 crore (1 billion Indian Rupees) after deducting the entertainment tax.
The term was born in 2008, when Aamir Khan's Ghajini became the first Indian film to net over Rs. 100 crore domestically.
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Movies from the 100 Crore Club
Dangal, PK, Sultan, Raaees, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Chennai Express, Bajirao Mastani, Airlift, Rustom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag are some examples of movies that are a part of the 100 Crore Club.