Legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra’s 2004 romantic blockbuster Veer-Zaara continues to uphold his legacy even after two decades. Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in lead roles, the film has now surpassed ₹100 crore at the worldwide box office following its recent re-release.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Veer-Zaara grossed ₹20 lakh on Friday (September 13), followed by ₹32 lakh on Saturday, ₹38 lakh on Sunday, ₹20 lakh on Monday, ₹18 lakh on Tuesday, ₹15 lakh on Wednesday, and ₹14 lakh on Thursday, bringing its domestic re-release earnings to ₹1.57 crore. Adding ₹0.23 crore from overseas markets, the film’s total from the September re-release stands at ₹1.80 crore. Additionally, the February re-release earned ₹0.30 crore.
During its initial release, *Veer-Zaara* collected ₹61 crore domestically and ₹37 crore overseas, reaching a total of ₹98 crore. Over the years, the film added another ₹2.50 crore, and with the recent re-release figures, its worldwide total now stands at ₹102.60 crore, surpassing the ₹100 crore mark. With National Cinema Day offering ₹99 tickets on September 20, box office collections are expected to rise further.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, Veer-Zaara marked Yash Chopra’s third collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan after Darr (1991) and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). The film also stars Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Bajpayee, and others.
The film follows the story of an Indian soldier and a Pakistani woman who meet in India and fall in love, but are separated after Shah Rukh Khan’s character is framed in an espionage case. Years later, Rani Mukerji’s character fights for his release, reuniting him with Preity Zinta’s character.
