New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold' has raked a whopping amount of Rs 25.25 crore on the first-day.
Excel Entertainment's 'Gold' has emerged to be Akshay Kumar's biggest opening till date.
The sports drama has been winning hearts all over, garnering immense love from not just the audience but also critics and B-town.
In sync with the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, 'Gold' proved to be a perfect treat for the national festival.
'Gold' showcases the dream of Tapan Das played by Akshay Kumar, who wishes to win India’s first gold medal in hockey as an independent nation.
He coaches the team for the 1948 Olympics in London, inspiring the athletes to make a mark against the British on their own turf. Subsequently, India won the gold medal on August 12, 1948.
The film has been shot across the UK and India, capturing the fascinating aspects of the pre-independent era.
‘Gold’ not only marks the first ever association between Akshay Kumar and Excel Entertainment led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar but also is the debut of TV sensation Mouni Roy.
Starring Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor, Amit Sadh, Vineet Singh and Sunny Kaushal, 'Gold' provided a power-packed performance by the ensemble actors.
'Gold' is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, helmed by Reema Kagti.
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