Akshay Kumar-Bhumi Pednekar's 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' crosses Rs 100 crore in India!

Hindi film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", which attempts to spread the message of eradicating open defecation in an entertaining vein, surpassed the Rs 100 crore on the eighth day since its release in India, its makers said on Saturday. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, the film features Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar and Anupam Kher in key roles. Poster of 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' "Day 8: Akshay Kumar's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha crosses Rs 100 crore," said a statement issued on behalf of the film's makers. ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ Movie Review: Relevant subject, a poor second half but Akshay-Bhumi’s chemistry saves the film! The movie, which hit the screens on August 11, minted Rs 100.05 crore till Friday.

Toilet is the talk of the nation! Thank you so much for your love and support. #ToiletEkPremKatha crosses 100 cr. @akshaykumar @psbhumi pic.twitter.com/V6eyDzNW6S

— Toilet-Ek Prem Katha (@ToiletTheFilm) August 19, 2017

Its success has -- in Akshay's wife Twinkle Khanna's words -- helped the box office to break free from constipation after big ticket films like "Jagga Jasoos" and "Jab Harry Met Sejal" failed to elicit the expected response. Bhumi, who plays the role of a woman who demands a toilet in her husband's house, is ecstatic. PICS: ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ actress Bhumi Pednekar STUNS in her BOLD avatar! "Today is a special day and I really want to thank our audiences tht laughed and cried with us, believed in us and gave us love. Shree sir, thank you for choosing me to be your Jaya and making this film.You truly are amazing," she tweeted.

Today is a special day & I really want to thank our audiences tht laughed&cried with us.Believed in us&gave us Love ❤️#toiletekpremkatha 1/2 — bhumi pednekar (@psbhumi) August 19, 2017

Shree sir Thank you fr choosing me to be your Jaya &making this https://t.co/rCTHjkuyEd truly are amazing ❤️#ToiletEkPremKatha

— bhumi pednekar (@psbhumi) August 19, 2017

"Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" also takes forward Akshay's golden run at the box office after his entertainers "Airlift", "Housefull 3", "Rustom" and "Jolly LLB 2". According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' is Akshay Kumar's eighth Rs 100 crore grosser... The second highest after Salman Khan (11 Rs 100 crore grossers)."

#ToiletEkPremKatha is Akshay Kumar's 8th ₹ 100 cr grosser... The 2nd highest, after Salman Khan [11 ₹ 100 cr grossers]. India biz. #TEPK — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 19, 2017

Meanwhile, Twinkle posted on social media a beach selfie and in the backdrop is a man relieving himself. The accompanying tongue-in-cheek caption -- true to MrsFunnybones' style -- read: "Good morning and I guess here is the first scene of 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Part 2' #WhenYourWalkGoesDownTheToilet."