Manoj Pahwa claims that his and Supriya Pathak's family used to share summer holidays. Their children attended the same school.
The film was always expected to be a strong opener in India, and advance bookings had picked up a month in advance.
The sequel to KGF, starring Yash, has shattered all box office records and reached the Rs 400 crore club. The film's worldwide gross has surpassed Rs 1000 crore.