Actor Aamir Khan&rsquo;s recently released film "PK" has seen a string of controversies and this has slightly affected the box office collection of the film in a few pockets and has also got police protection at theaters.
<img title="Anushka Sharma and Aamir Khan in 'pk'" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/dec/22-Anushka-Aamir.jpg" alt="Anushka Sharma and Aamir Khan in 'pk'" width="650" height="433" /> Anushka Sharma and Aamir Khan in 'pk'
Ashish Saksena, COO at BIG Cinemas, told IANS: &ldquo; 'PK' has been doing well but from last two to three days there has been a downfall in the collections due to the controversies. But overall it&rsquo;s been doing great and nobody can deny that 'PK' is the biggest film ever.&rdquo;
However, it's also been said that once the censor board has passed the film, nothing can be changed.
Rajesh Thadani from Multimedia Combines said: &ldquo;Censor Board is the ultimate authority and they have passed the film, so we should respect their decision.&rdquo;
After watching "PK", Hindutva groups Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad were so livid that they went on a rampage in Ahmedabad and Bhopal, smashing theatres screening the film. Also, members of the Bajrang Dal allegedly vandalised theatres in Ahmedabad and demanded a ban on the screening of the Aamir Khan starrer.
In Agra, a "PK" screening was disrupted by protesters who accused Aamir Khan of double standards and allegedly even asked him to move to Pakistan.
The film has also been affected in a few pockets elsewhere in the country.
Rajesh Thadani said: &ldquo;Yes, the film has been affected in a few pockets like Gujarat, but as we rightly say controversies have added extra publicity to the film. So, it&rsquo;s only going to help the film in coming days.&rdquo;
"PK" has been getting police protection in multiplexes and single screens.
Vishal Anand, COO of Fun Cinemas, said: &ldquo;The film is doing exceptionally well and these controversies have not affected the film at all. Yes, we have been getting police protection.&rdquo;
Adding to this, Thadani said: &ldquo;Not just multiplexes, even single screens has been getting police protection.&rdquo;
Despite all the controversy, the film has managed to collect more that Rs.200 crore, which is outstanding.
Kamal Gianchandani, president of PVR Pictures, said: &ldquo;The business has been usual and there has been no impact on the collections. The film has crossed Rs.200 crore, which is outstanding.&rdquo;
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, "PK" also features Anushka Sharma among others. The film was released Dec 19.

Actor Aamir Khan&rsquo;s recently released film "PK" has seen a string of controversies and this has slightly affected the box office collection of the film in a few pockets and has also got police protection at theaters.

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