25 crore 'Uri' earned 244 crore! Impressed by Vicky's performance, Meghna Gulzar made a big proposal
In 2019, Balinese actor Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took the box office by storm. It was the second highest grossing film of 2019. As the film took Bollywood to new heights, it also catapulted Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal to the pinnacle of fame.
This film made only 25 crores and earned 244 crores. After seeing this success, Meghna Gulzar decided to cast Vicky Kaushal in a film also based on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekash. Here Sam Manekash is a war hero and played an important role in India-Pakistan war. After the success of 'Uri', the film maker chose Vicky Kaushal for this role.
Yami Gautham was also seen in the lead role opposite Vicky Kaushal in 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. Yami Gautam's husband Aditya Dhar was the director of this film. Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam became friends on the sets of this film. After friendship they fall in love and both get married. The budget of Uri was only 25 crores.
After the release of this film, there was a stir. Every Indian's chest swells with pride after watching this film. The story of Indian Army's surgical strike on Pakistan stands tall. Also, Vicky Kaushal's career got a new height from this film.
Let us know that the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' was the second highest grossing film of 2019. Released on January 11, the film grossed Rs 244 crore 50 lakh. At the same time 'Kabir Singh' was the highest grossing film of the year. This film earned 276 crores. The film earned 71 crore rupees in the first week itself.
