Ryan Reynolds-starrer “Deadpool”, the story of an adult superhero with a twisted sense of humour, has minted over Rs.22 crore in India since its release.
The film, which runs high on action and gore was released on February 12 in time for Valentine’s Day, has recorded Rs.22.5 crore in its first week (till Thursday), read a statement.Based on Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humour, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
According to the press statement, the film has garnered positive response from its Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions with a lot of theatres increasing the number of shows and screens for the dubbed version.
Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios, which marketed and distributed the Hollywood film in India, evinces more success for “Deadpool” in the coming weeks.
The Hollywood film opened in 800 screens in India.
