Sanjay Leela Bhansali has delivered a surefire hit with Padmaavat. The film that finally saw the light of day after a long delay released on January 25, 2018 across select Indian states. Critics and viewers raved about the film, which is a visual delight combined with superlative performances from Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. The film has beaten the lifetime collections of Bajirao Mastani worldwide and has also shattered the records held by Salman Khan’s Sultan and Prabhas’ Baahubali in the North America market. There is an immense craze for Deepika in global audience and people are bowled over seeing her as Rani Sa. She is looking exquisite in every frame. (Also Read: Padmaavat box office collection day 9: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic all set to beat lifetime collections of Bajirao Mastani)

#Padmaavat – $6,889,899 moves past #Sultan ‘s Life-time Gross $6,200,000 in North America..

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) February 3, 2018

. @RanveerOfficial – @deepikapadukone ‘s #Padmaavat – $6,889,899 beats their own #BajiraoMastani – $6,557,047 in North America..

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) February 3, 2018

Padmaavat is one of the most successful films abroad along with the likes of Sultan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Dilwale, Chennai Express. The success is very sweet for the team that had to beat fringe elements to get it released. In India, it has not even been released in few states for fear of violence. The film made Rs 24 crore on its first day in India and Ranveer told us, “I am on top of the world, over the moon. I am very happy for the entire team. This is not a normal movie that gets made every other day. It took a lot more time and effort from every department. Every member had put their best foot forward. I am extremely happy and relieved to see that these efforts are paying off. The role of Khilji took a lot out of me mentally, physically and emotionally. To see the kind of love I am getting makes very happy. I am thrilled and relieved. I took a leap of faith to play this character and the gamble has paid off.” Stay tuned to Bollywood Life for more scoop and updates…