THIS Akshay Kumar film was made on low budget but collected whopping 17 times its production cost

Akshay Kumar has seen a lot of ups and downs in his career. Some of his films failed miserably at the box office, while many of them did wonders. In this article, we will talk about one such film that was made on a low budget but earned over 17x its production cost. Read on to know in detail which film we are talking about.

THIS Akshay Kumar's low-budget film earned 17 times its production value

In the era of VFX and high-action sequences, one tends to miss working on a good story. And this Akshay Kumar film was all about a good script, which won the hearts of the audience. We are talking about the Akshay and Bhumi Pednekar starrer 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'.

Budget of 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'

According to the India.com report, the film was made on a budget of Rs 18 crore. The film's motive was to improve sanitation standards in India, with a focus on eliminating open defecation, which was still prevalent before the Swachh Bharat mission, particularly in rural areas.

Box office collection of 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'

According to the report, the film went on to earn Rs 134.42 crore in India. The worldwide box office collection of the film was Rs 317 crore. The Shree Narayan Singh-directed movie not just scored big numbers but was also appreciated by critics.

More about 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'

The film also starred Anupam Kher and Divyendu Sharma in pivotal roles. The film didn't just entertain the masses but also started a movement. It also proved that if the story is strong along with the performances by the cast, the film doesn't need big banners or action sequences or a massive star cast to become a blockbuster. The film was released in theaters on August 11, 2017.

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