“When people start speaking against you… understand that you are progressing”. Remember when Abhishek Bachchan as Gurukant Desai in his 2007 film Guru spoke this powerful dialogue which was loved by the audience and inspired them to follow the path of success. This drama film starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan completed 18 years of its release in Hindi cinema on January 12, 2025. On this occasion, let’s decode the box office performance of Mani Ratnam’s directorial debut.
Guru earned Rs 63 crore in India; Earned Rs 83 crore globally
Guru, which is said to be inspired by the life of late business tycoon Dhirubhai Ambani, performed well in theatres. The film starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai proved to be a box office hit. The 2007 film grossed Rs 63.75 crore (total Rs 45.5 crore) in India during its release.
As far as the worldwide box office is concerned, Mani Ratnam’s film grossed Rs 83.75 crore in the global markets. The runtime of this Abhishek Bachchan film, which was released on 650 screens, was 166 minutes.
Guru is one of the best performances of Abhishek Bachchan’s career
Guru is one of Abhishek Bachchan’s best creations till date. The actor played the lead role of Gurukant Desai who dreams of achieving success in his life. Abhishek’s physical transformation for his role, especially in the second half of the 2007 film, was truly remarkable. As Gurukant Desai grew up in life, the actor tried his best to fit the aging part with his calm voice and subtle body language.
Aishwarya Rai was cast in the role of his wife Sujata Desai in Guru. Directed by Mani Ratnam, this film featured Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan and Vidya Balan in important roles. The film is also loved for Abhishek and Aishwarya’s sweet chemistry as a married couple and its melodious soundtrack composed by AR Rahman.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. Figures may be approximate, and Pinkvilla makes no claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequate indicators of the box-office performance of the respective films.
Also read: 10 Guru Dialogues That Make A Film A Masterpiece
