What controversy? 'Padmaavat' blasts past Rs 2-bn mark at box office

Continuing with its successful run at the box office, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' has now entered the Rs 2 billion club.

According to film critic Taran Adarsh, the magnum-opus has taken the Box Office by storm and has raked in Rs 2.12 billion.

"#Padmaavat continues its GLORIOUS RUN as it hits a DOUBLE CENTURY... Crosses ? Rs 45 cr (450 million) mark in Weekend 2 [despite no-screening in few states], which is NOTEWORTHY... [Week 2] Fri Rs 10 cr (100 million), Sat Rs 16 cr (160 million), Sun Rs 20 cr (200 million). Total: ? Rs 212.50 cr. (2.12 billion) India biz", he tweeted.

"#Padmaavat biz at a glance...Week 1: ? Rs 166.50 cr (1.665 billion), Weekend 2: ? Rs 46 cr (460 million), Total: ? Rs 212.50 cr, India biz. SUPER-HIT."

The movie stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role of Rani Padmini. Shahid Kapoor essays the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh portrays Alauddin Khilji, the 13th Century ruler of the Khilji Dynasty.