Ayushmann Khurrana\'s \'Article 15\' mints Rs 5.02 crores on day 1 at box-office

Mumbai: Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15, one of the best-reviewed films of the year which is creating the right stir among the audience for its thought-provoking content keeps a strong hold on the box-office garnering 5.02 cr on the first day despite heavy rains that failed to pull the spirit of the audience down. Article 15 has emerged as the second highest opener in Ayushmann Khurrana's career after Andhadhun, which is not only winning hearts of the audience but it is also receiving a thumbs up from across the nation- critics, audience and the fraternity, alike.

In spite of heavy rains, people are braving the downpour to witness the investigative drama with Ayushmann’s promising acting and his first ever cop avatar. The film has a strong storyline and a social message, to convey to the audience #AbFarqAaRahaHai and has taken over the box office, getting appreciation from all across.

The investigative drama, Article 15 has struck the right chord with Bollywood as well at the film’s special screening. All the personalities who watched the film were touched by its gritty and hard-hitting content which emphasises on the atrocities in the society and has come forward appreciating Anubhav Sinha's path- breaking content and Ayushmann Khurrana’s promising acting. The audience is regarding the film as the most important film of the year for its relevant content which is inspired by real incidents.

The film features Ayushmann in a never-seen-before cop avatar with a heroic element to the character. With a no-nonsense appearance, the character has already become a hit among the audience with a realistic portrayal.

The Anubhav Sinha directorial, Article 15, released on 28th June and the trailer of the film has already gripped the nation with its catchphrase, ‘Ab farq laayenge’.