Grateful for ensuring peaceful release of ‘Pathaan’: Producers Guild of India to States
The Hindu
“Pathaan’s success is one of hope, one that makes us believe that the power of love can triumph over everything. We share this moment of victory with you all. Thank you for making this happen,” the PGI said in a statement
The Producers Guild of India on Friday expressed gratitude to all the State governments for safeguarding the sanctity of cinema by ensuring a peaceful release of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's latest film Pathaan.
The stylish spy thriller, which marks Shah Rukh's return to the big screen after over four years, had faced boycott calls over the song "Besharam Rang" ahead of its release on January 25.
Since its debut in theatres, the Siddharth Anand-directed movie has performed exceedingly well at the ticket window, raising over ₹200 crore in worldwide gross in just two days.
In a statement, the Producers Guild of India, currently headed by Shibasish Sarkar, thanked the State governments for maintaining law and order in their respective States.
"The Producers Guild of India is deeply grateful to all the State governments for maintaining law and order, and ensuring peaceful release of the historic blockbuster Pathaan across India.
"Your efforts in safeguarding the sanctity of cinema so that it can entertain India and Indians has boosted the confidence of the Indian film industry," the statement read.
The guild, which has around 150 production banners as members, said the success of Pathaan is "one of hope".
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