Priyanka Chopra all muscles and rage, gets applauded for Mary Kom

She hates to call her recently released movie 'Mary Kom' a female-oriented movie; she waded through doubts raised about her casting as the boxing champion; but Priyanka Chopra, nonetheless, packs a punch at the box office.
 
On its opening day in India the film has made Rs9.25 crores on Saturday and crossed Rs17crore on Sunday as per the ongoing trade buzz.

'Mary Kom', a biopic on the five-time boxing champion M C MaryKom's life, is directed by debutant director Omung Kumar and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Born in a humble home in Kangathei, Mary was only a teenager when she decided to pursue boxing, despite inviting her father's ire.

Mary Kom is a story of a strong willed Manipur-based girl, who faced all odds to pursue her passion and who continued to follow her love for boxing even after becoming a wife and a mother of two.

Trade analysts and distributors reveal the movie is set to maintain collections over the weekend and should hit the Rs 30 Cr mark by Monday quoted a leading business daily.

“Priyanka Chopra has outdone herself. She has played Mary Kom to the hilt. She definitely deserves a National Award for this performance.

"Also with this Mary Kom is on its way to become the highest grosser of the year in the league of out and out woman-oriented cinema. Just like Mary Kom, this film is a sure-shot winner”, says Vajir Singh, Trade Analyst and Editor of Box Office India.

Another Trade analyst and Editor of Film Information Komal Nahta says, “First day collections were 8 Cr, second day 9.25 Cr and I am sure that it will pick-up on Sunday also. Priyanka lives the character of Mary Kom and proves that she was born to play the role. She has put in tremendous effort to essay the role and all the hard work seems to be worthwhile because she shines with a mind-blowing performance which is absolutely award-worthy. It’s her most memorable performances. Mary Kom is a box office champion.”

A leading distributor of Delhi, Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts says, “Priyanka does a good job of getting into the part. She has brought the boxer to life convincingly enough. Priyanka will win most of the awards this year for her outstanding performance in Mary Kom. It leaves you rooting for our sportsmen who have put India on the world map. We should make such kind of commercially viable real life stories more often.”

Movie critic Anupama Chopra writes, "Priyanka shines in 'Mary Kom'. Omung Kumar’s decision to cast a glamorous Bollywood star could have gone horribly wrong, but Priyanka meets the challenge head-on. Her face is a fierce combination of rage and vulnerability.

Another film critic Shubhra Gupta writes, "Priyanka Chopra who plays Kom, does a good job of getting into the part. You can see her striving for rustic chic, which contrasts with sudden svelteness."

Zee News critic Anindita Dev writes, "No other Bollywood actress other than Priyanka Chopra could have fit the character of Mary Kom."

Mary Kom is on its way to being a part of the slew of medium budget movies which have reaped rich dividends for its makers after box office collections, satellite rights and music rights.

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