Singham Returns Sets New Box Office Records for Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty

Singham Returns continued its good performance at the box office, helping actor Ajay Devgn and director Rohit Shetty set new benchmarks.

Singham Returns grossed Rs 8.21 crore on Tuesday, taking its India business tally to Rs 100.68 crore, trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted.

This makes Singham Returns Ajay Devgn's fifth Rs 100 crore grosser, Mr Adarsh added. Singham Returns also marks director Rohit Shetty's fifth Rs 100 crore grosser, Mr Adarsh said. Rohit Shetty has delivered hits like Golmaal series, Singham, Bol Bachchan and Chennai Express.

Singham Returns' prequel Singham had also done business of nearly Rs 100 crore. Singham Returns, which was released on Independence Day, had hit the Rs.50 crore-mark in just two days.

Singham Returns had opened to 4,020 screens worldwide, 3,610 in India and 410 overseas, added Mr Adarsh.

Singham Returns has also got a strong reception at overseas box office. According to Eros, which distributed Singham Returns in the overseas markets, the action thriller grossed nearly Rs 15 crore in its first weekend.

Singham Returns is co-produced by Ajay Devgn Films, Rohit Shetty Productions and Reliance Entertainment. (With Agency Inputs)