Aamir Khan starrer 3 Idiots has broken box office records for Indian films. More that 60 million people have watched the film in theatres, helping the film gross more than US $70 million worldwide.

According to the Trade Expert, Taran Adarsh, "3 Idiots is unstoppable. That's the truth. No distributor, no trade expert can predict the business of this film."

In the overseas market the film has beaten past records of all earlier Indian films to emerge as the new benchmark for the Indian film industry in the overseas box office. The film is the highest grossing Indian film ever to release in the US, Middle East, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Kenya, Fiji beating all previous records.

In UK it has retained its place among the Top 10 at the British Box Office, and is also Aamir's biggest grosser so far. The screen count in the US has increased by 25% by the third week.

Commenting on the success of the film Aamir Khan said: "As a member of the team am so happy with the kind of success that the film is achieving. Thanks to Raju, for making the film so well, to Vinod for doing such a great job as a producer and to Reliance Big Pictures for the kind of release they gave the film."

Producer Vinod Chopra said: "I am thrilled and humbled that so many people all over the world have loved this film. It proves true Rancho's mantra: chase excellence and success will follow!"

Commenting on the huge success of 3 Idiots, Amit Khanna, Chairman, Reliance BIG Entertainment said: "3 Idiots has opened new vistas for the Indian Film Industry.  The huge response across continents reinforces our belief that a well-made, well-exploited film can still create magic in the darkened auditorium. We are proud to be associated with Vinod, Aamir, Raju and the talented team of 3 Idiots."

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