Sanjay Dutt’s Aakhri Sawal To Screen At Rashtrapati Bhavan Amid UAE Ban Controversy: Report

Sanjay Dutt’s Aakhri Sawal has become one of the most talked-about films. The movie, which was released on May 15, is now going to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, on May 17, in a special screening. In recent times, the movie made headlines for reportedly being banned in the UAE, but these reports do not seem to bother the makers of the film.

Now, in a major development, Bollywood Hungama has reported that the movie will have a special screening, and preparations for the Rashtrapati Bhavan screening have been underway quietly over the last few days. While details about the invitees and attendees are still being kept under wraps, it has been confirmed that the movie will be screened today, on May 17.

Aakhri Sawal Box Office

According to

trade reports, the film earned Rs 73 lakh net in India on Day 2 across 1,894 shows. While this marked an 82.5 per cent jump from its opening-day earnings, the total numbers remain modest for a film reportedly mounted on a budget of around Rs 30-40 crore.

The movie opened with Rs 40 lakh net on Friday. With Saturday’s collection added, its total India net box office collection now stands at Rs 1.13 crore. The India gross collection has reportedly reached Rs 1.35 crore after two days in theatres.

Times Now has quoted a source mentioning that the film has been banned in the UAE as the censor board recommended several cuts for the film’s release. The makers were confident about their decision to release the same version as in India. But now they chose not to release there at all.

More About Aakhri Sawal

The film is set to revolve around a pivotal meeting that reportedly altered the course of the nation, aiming to go beyond conventional historical accounts. It seeks to explore themes of selfless service and uncover lesser-known aspects of India’s socio-political journey.

Alongside Sanjay Dutt, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Amit Sadh, Namashi Chakraborty, Sameera Reddy, Tridha Choudhury, and Neetu Chandra. The project is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang, who previously earned recognition for his Marathi film Picasso.

Sanjay Dutt’s Upcoming Work

On the work front, Dutt was recently seen in one of the most successful Hindi films, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The actor recently announced his next project, a Khalnayak sequel. He unveiled the first look on April 24.