Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 hasn't been released in India, yet it's breaking box office records in Pakistan, even surpassing Salman Khan’s Sultan to become a massive overseas success.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 may not have released in India, but it’s performing exceptionally well overseas, posting impressive box office numbers internationally after a strong opening weekend in key global markets.
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Sardaar Ji 3, starring a Pakistani actress, was banned in India due to restrictions on Pakistani artists. However, it released worldwide on June 27 and is performing strongly across international markets.
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According to official updates, Sardaar Ji 3 earned around ₹18.1 crore (over $2.1 million) in its opening weekend, marking a strong international debut despite not releasing in India due to ongoing restrictions.
Sardaar 3 had the second-biggest opening weekend for a Punjabi film, earning around ₹4.30 crore on Friday, ₹6.75 crore on Saturday, and ₹7 crore on Sunday.
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Sardaar Ji 3 set a new record in Pakistan for the biggest opening for an Indian film, earning around ₹3.85 crore.
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The film's ban in India stems from casting Hania Amir, a Pakistani actress, due to restrictions on Pakistani artists.