'Race 3' mints Rs 255.52 cr worldwide within first week

Salman Khan's Eid release, 'Race 3' witnessed a phenomenal run at the overseas box office, minting Rs 255.52 crore gross within a week.

The film also inched close to 150 cr at the domestic box office by garnering Rs 6.04 crore on day 7.

In its feats, 'Race 3' also has the credit of crossing Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic market in the first weekend.

The film also became the highest opener of 2018 by minting Rs 29.17 crore on day 1.

'Race 3' is a stand-alone sequel to the hit franchise 'Race'. With the third installment, Salman has replaced Saif Ali Khan who played the lead in first two films.

Starring an ensemble cast of Salman, Jacqueline, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Freddy Daruwala, Saqib Saleem, and Daisy Shah, the action thriller is one of the most awaited films.

Produced by Salman Khan Films and Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Films, 'Race 3' is directed by Remo D'souza.

The film hit the theatres on June 15.