Controversy to Blockbuster: PK, Padmaavat, Pathaan Defy Bans, Shatter Records
Controversy to Blockbuster: PK, Padmaavat, Pathaan Defy Bans, Shatter Records
- •Three major Bollywood films – PK, Padmaavat, and Pathaan – faced intense demands for bans and boycott campaigns before their release.
- •Despite widespread opposition and controversies, all three films went on to achieve massive box office success and set new records.
- •Aamir Khan's PK (2014) sparked religious sentiment debates but grossed 770 crore rupees worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2014.
- •Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat (2018) faced protests over its title and 'Ghoomar' dance, yet collected 545 crore rupees globally, with Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Alauddin Khilji earning critical acclaim.
- •Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan (2023) overcame social media boycotts and controversies, including Deepika Padukone's orange bikini, to earn over 1000 crore rupees worldwide.
