Deepika's Padmaavat, the first woman-led film to enter the 300 cr club

While there have been other films who have achieved this milestone before in Indian cinema, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, period drama film Padmaavat entering this club has an additional significance to it.

It is so, as it is for the first time that a woman led film has bagged this unique feat. Padmaavat was a story that was revolved around the unmatched beauty and honour of medieval India's Queen Padmavati.

Deepika Padukone who essayed the pivotal role of the queen received immense adulation, appreciation and critical acclaim for her top level performance.

The other films part of this list are Dangal, PK, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai and Baahubali to name a few.

However, with Padmaavat entering this club, it has created history for a woman led films in Indian cinema. Actress Deepika is ecstatic about this.

When asked, Deepika shares, "I feel blessed to be associated with a film that has created history in so many ways. For me, the box office collections are only an indication of how much love the film has received! The response has been beyond overwhelming and I am grateful to Sanjay sir yet again for entrusting me with Padmavati."