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'''''Darbar''''' ({{trans|Court}}) is a 2020 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]], and produced by [[Allirajah Subaskaran]] under the banner of [[Lyca Productions]]. The film stars [[Rajinikanth]], [[Nayanthara]], [[Nivetha Thomas]], and [[Sunil Shetty]]. The music for the film composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] while cinematography and editing are performed by [[Santhosh Sivan]] and [[Sreekar Prasad]], respectively. The film was released in India on 9 January 2020, coinciding with [[Thai Pongal]].
'''''Darbar''''' ({{trans|Court}}) is a 2020 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]], and produced by [[Allirajah Subaskaran]] under the banner of [[Lyca Productions]]. The film stars [[Rajinikanth]], [[Nivetha Thomas]], [[Nayanthara]], and [[Sunil Shetty]]. The music for the film composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] while cinematography and editing are performed by [[Santhosh Sivan]] and [[Sreekar Prasad]], respectively. The film was released in India on 9 January 2020, coinciding with [[Thai Pongal]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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* [[Rajinikanth]] as Aadhithya Arunachalam
* [[Rajinikanth]] as Aadhithya Arunachalam
* [[Nivetha Thomas]] as Vallikkannu "Valli" (daughter of Aadhithya)<ref>{{cite news |title='He's MY appa, Aaditya Arunachalam': Nivetha Thomas on playing Rajinikanth's daughter in 'Darbar' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/18/hes-my-appa-aaditya-arunachalam-nivetha-thomas-on-playing-rajinikanths-daughter-in-darbar-2049597.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=18 October 2019 |accessdate=26 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023070205/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/18/hes-my-appa-aaditya-arunachalam-nivetha-thomas-on-playing-rajinikanths-daughter-in-darbar-2049597.html |archive-date=23 October 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Suniel Shetty]] as Hariharan Chopra "Hari Chopra"
* [[Nivetha Thomas]] as Vallikkannu (daughter of Aadhithya)<ref>{{cite news |title='He's MY appa, Aaditya Arunachalam': Nivetha Thomas on playing Rajinikanth's daughter in 'Darbar' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/18/hes-my-appa-aaditya-arunachalam-nivetha-thomas-on-playing-rajinikanths-daughter-in-darbar-2049597.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=18 October 2019 |accessdate=26 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023070205/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/18/hes-my-appa-aaditya-arunachalam-nivetha-thomas-on-playing-rajinikanths-daughter-in-darbar-2049597.html |archive-date=23 October 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Nayanthara]] as Lily
* [[Nayanthara]] as Lily
* [[Suniel Shetty]] as Hariharan Chopra "Hari Chopra"
* [[Yogi Babu]] as Kaushik
* [[Yogi Babu]] as Kaushik
* [[Prateik Babbar]] as Ajay Chopra (Ajay Malhotra)
* [[Prateik Babbar]] as Ajay Chopra (Ajay Malhotra)
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Production of the film began with the working title ''Thalaivar 167''. [[Lyca Productions]] announced that they would collaborate with [[Rajinikanth]] again after their previous collaboration [[2.0 (film)|2.0]] with [[A. R. Murugadoss]] directing the film. [[Principal photography]] began on 10 April 2019 in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/rajinikanth-starts-darbar-shoot-in-mumbai-ar-murugadoss-5668255/ |title=Rajinikanth starts Darbar shoot in Mumbai |date=10 April 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=10 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410070128/https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/rajinikanth-starts-darbar-shoot-in-mumbai-ar-murugadoss-5668255/ |archive-date=10 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Filming began on 8th April 2019, with a first look poster released by [[Lyca Productions]] on [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]] the same day.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/rajinikanths-darbar-first-look-poster.html|title=Rajinikanth's 'Darbar' first look poster out!|website=www.filmsbit.com|publisher=Filmsbit News Network|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051426/http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/rajinikanths-darbar-first-look-poster.html|archive-date=2 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
Production of the film began with the working title ''Thalaivar 167''. [[Lyca Productions]] announced that they would collaborate with [[Rajinikanth]] again after their previous collaboration [[2.0 (film)|2.0]] with [[A. R. Murugadoss]] directing the film. [[Principal photography]] began on 10 April 2019 in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/rajinikanth-starts-darbar-shoot-in-mumbai-ar-murugadoss-5668255/ |title=Rajinikanth starts Darbar shoot in Mumbai |date=10 April 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=10 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410070128/https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/rajinikanth-starts-darbar-shoot-in-mumbai-ar-murugadoss-5668255/ |archive-date=10 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Filming began on 8th April 2019, with a first look poster released by [[Lyca Productions]] on [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]] the same day.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/rajinikanths-darbar-first-look-poster.html|title=Rajinikanth's 'Darbar' first look poster out!|website=www.filmsbit.com|publisher=Filmsbit News Network|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051426/http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/rajinikanths-darbar-first-look-poster.html|archive-date=2 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


[[Sunil Shetty]] was cast for the lead antagonist role, who appears in his second Tamil film after ''[[12B]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite web |author=K Janani |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/darbar-update-not-prateik-babbar-suniel-shetty-is-main-villain-in-new-rajinikanth-film-1532501-2019-05-23 |title=Darbar update: Not Prateik Babbar, Suniel Shetty is main villain in new Rajinikanth film - Movies News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |date=2019-05-23 |accessdate=2019-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904160521/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/darbar-update-not-prateik-babbar-suniel-shetty-is-main-villain-in-new-rajinikanth-film-1532501-2019-05-23 |archive-date=4 September 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shetty sported a [[man bun]] for his character in the film after Murgadoss suggested that he do something special with his hair that Shetty grew for ''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|Marakkar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-suniel-shetty-on-his-man-bun-for-darbar-i-am-one-of-the-few-heroes-with-hair-left-on-my-head/articleshow/72750398.cms|title=Exclusive! Suniel Shetty on his man bun for 'Darbar': I am one of the few heroes with hair left on my head! - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
[[Sunil Shetty]] was cast for the lead antagonist role after he was approached by Murgadoss.<ref>{{cite web |author=K Janani |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/darbar-update-not-prateik-babbar-suniel-shetty-is-main-villain-in-new-rajinikanth-film-1532501-2019-05-23 |title=Darbar update: Not Prateik Babbar, Suniel Shetty is main villain in new Rajinikanth film - Movies News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |date=2019-05-23 |accessdate=2019-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904160521/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/darbar-update-not-prateik-babbar-suniel-shetty-is-main-villain-in-new-rajinikanth-film-1532501-2019-05-23 |archive-date=4 September 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shetty sported a [[man bun]] for his character in the film after Murgadoss suggested that he do something special with his hair that Shetty grew for ''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|Marakkar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-suniel-shetty-on-his-man-bun-for-darbar-i-am-one-of-the-few-heroes-with-hair-left-on-my-head/articleshow/72750398.cms|title=Exclusive! Suniel Shetty on his man bun for 'Darbar': I am one of the few heroes with hair left on my head! - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-deliberately-did-not-reveal-darbars-plot-in-the-trailer/articleshow/73156978.cms</ref>


The director further wrote that this action thriller is Shetty's 167th film. Rajinikanth has taken up the role of a cop after almost 27 years, his last police role being the 1992 film ''[[Pandiyan (film)|Pandiyan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/rajini-s-darbar-releases-to-a-full-house-792979.html|title=Rajini’s ‘Darbar’ releases to a full house|date=9 January 2020|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
The director further wrote that this action thriller is Shetty's 167th film. Rajinikanth has taken up the role of a cop after almost 27 years, his last police role being the 1992 film ''[[Pandiyan (film)|Pandiyan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/rajini-s-darbar-releases-to-a-full-house-792979.html|title=Rajini’s ‘Darbar’ releases to a full house|date=9 January 2020|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>

Revision as of 02:59, 13 January 2020

Darbar
File:Darbar release poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAR Murugadoss
Screenplay byAR Murugadoss
Produced byAllirajah Subaskaran
Starring
CinematographySantosh Sivan
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byAnirudh
Production
company
Distributed byLyca Productions
Release date
  • 9 January 2020 (2020-01-09)
(India)
Running time
150 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Darbar (transl. Court) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, and produced by Allirajah Subaskaran under the banner of Lyca Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth, Nivetha Thomas, Nayanthara, and Sunil Shetty. The music for the film composed by Anirudh Ravichander while cinematography and editing are performed by Santhosh Sivan and Sreekar Prasad, respectively. The film was released in India on 9 January 2020, coinciding with Thai Pongal.

Plot

The film opens with Aadithya Arunachalam IPS (Rajinikanth) on a hell bent rampage on eradicating gangsters in Mumbai. The next day he is questioned by the human rights officers about his violent attitude towards eradicating crime in Mumbai, for which he refuses & slaps the advocate of the human rights officer and forces the officer to alter the report at gunpoint. The officer who knows Aadithya Arunachalam, later narrates his past. Aadithya Arunachalam is revealed to be living with his daughter Valli (Nivetha Thomas) since the demise of his wife when Valli was just two years old. Aadithya Arunachalam arrives with his daughter Valli and his sidekick Kaushik (Yogi Babu) to Mumbai to take post as Commissioner of Police. Aadithya Arunachalam comes to know about the drug menace that is threatening youngsters in Mumbai. He gets to know that the daughter of the Chief Secretary is kidnapped by the drug dealers. He rescues the Chief Secretary's daughter but reveals that he is still searching for his daughter, while utilising this situation to apprehend drug dealers and woman traffickers. During the mission, he comes to know that some minor girls are kidnapped and gavaged drugs by Ajay Malhotra (Prateik Babbar), the son of industrialist Vinod Malhotra (Nawab Shah). He rescues the girls and apprehends Ajay Malhotra. Aadithya Arunachalam meets Lily (Nayanthara), as part of a marital request by Valli and love blossoms between them. Meanwhile, when Arunachalam goes to prison to meet Ajay Malhotra, he is shocked to see that Ajay has escaped and a proxy is in prison using his identity. Aadithya Arunachalam comes to know that Ajay is in Thailand and requests the Thailand government for deportation of Ajay back to India. Aadithya Arunachalam succeeds in bringing Ajay back to India and fakes Ajay's death by shooting his proxy in prison before requesting the Thailand government. But in a series of event it is later revealed that Ajay is killed after deporting him back to India. At Ajay's funeral Vinod Malhotra reveals that Ajay is not his child. Ajay is the real son of Hari Chopra (Suniel Shetty), a notorious International drug lord.

Hari Chopra comes to know of his son's death. Hari Chopra enters India illegally by infiltrating the Bangladesh–India border in Assam and kills Vinod Malhotra for not taking proper care of his son. He plots to kill Aadithya Arunachalam by ramming a tow truck which injures him and his daughter Valli. The doctor who treats Adithya Arunachalam reveals to Valli that he is safe, however he tells her that she has only two hours to live because she had sustained a serious head injury from the accident. The next day when Aadithya Arunachalam gains consciousness he comes to know about his daughter's death. Aadithya Arunachalam becomes mentally disturbed because of his daughter's demise. Aadithya Arunachalam goes to kill Vinod Malhotra to avenge his daughter, but learns that he is not alive. Frustrated about the incident he goes on a rampage to kill drug dealers and gangsters of the Mumbai underworld. As a result of his wild nature he is suspended and transferred from Mumbai. Later, he comes to know about Valli's death when he views a video clip of Valli's confessions in her phone. In that video clip Valli reveals that Vinod Malhotra's life is in danger and the killer who took her life is actually the one who killed Vinod Malhotra. This prompts Adithya Arunachalam to look more into his daughter's death and rejoin the Mumbai police.

Finally, Aadithya Arunachalam comes to know about that Hariharan "Hari" Chopra & his link to Vinod Malhotra & Ajay Malhotra. Aadithya Arunachalam manages to kill Hariharan Chopra in the same police station which was set ablaze by him 27 years ago that killed many police officers, thus avenging his daughter's death and instilling peace in Mumbai.

Cast

Production

Production of the film began with the working title Thalaivar 167. Lyca Productions announced that they would collaborate with Rajinikanth again after their previous collaboration 2.0 with A. R. Murugadoss directing the film. Principal photography began on 10 April 2019 in Mumbai.[3] Filming began on 8th April 2019, with a first look poster released by Lyca Productions on Twitter and Facebook the same day.[4][5]

Sunil Shetty was cast for the lead antagonist role after he was approached by Murgadoss.[6] Shetty sported a man bun for his character in the film after Murgadoss suggested that he do something special with his hair that Shetty grew for Marakkar.[7][8]

The director further wrote that this action thriller is Shetty's 167th film. Rajinikanth has taken up the role of a cop after almost 27 years, his last police role being the 1992 film Pandiyan.[9]

Anirudh Ravichander composed the music whereas Santhosh Sivan served as the cinematographer. Sreekar Prasad edited the film.

Soundtrack

Darbar
Soundtrack album by
Released27 November 2019 (single)
7 December 2019 (full album)
Recorded2019
StudioAlbuquerque Records, Chennai
New Edge Studios, Mumbai
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam
LabelRubax
Divo
ProducerAnirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander chronology
Gang Leader
(2019)
Darbar
(2019)
Indian 2
(2020)
Singles from Darbar
  1. "Chumma Kizhi"
    Released: 27 November 2019

The film's soundtrack and score was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his second collaboration with actor Rajinikanth after Petta and also with director A. R. Murugadoss after Kaththi. An instrumental theme song for the film titled "Thalaivar Theme", that accompanies with the motion poster was released on 7 November 2019, the same day that the motion poster was released.

While the album would be released under Rubax audio label with Divo as their digital partner, the rights to stream the album were secured by Gaana through their online music streaming platform.

The film's first single, "Chumma Kizhi", with lyrics by Vivek and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, was released on 27 November 2019.[10]

The film's album was launched on 7 December 2019 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.[11] The full album was simultaneously made available to stream via Gaana's online music streaming platform, on the same day itself.[12]

Tamil

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thalaivar Theme" Instrumental0:44
2."Chumma Kizhi"VivekS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anirudh Ravichander, Rajinikanth (voice-over)3:51
3."Thani Vazhi"Yogi B, Senthuzhan, SyanAnirudh Ravichander, Shakthisree Gopalan, Yogi B (rap portion)3:27
4."Dumm Dumm"VivekNakash Aziz4:33
5."Tharam Maara Single"VivekAnirudh Ravichander, Arjun Chandy3:49
6."Villain Theme" Instrumental1:06

Telugu

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thalaivar Theme" Instrumental0:43
2."Dhummu Dholi"Anantha SriramS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rajinikanth (voice-over)3:51
3."Pratyeka Margam"Rakendu Mouli, Yogi BAnirudh Ravichander, Yogi B (Rap Version), M. M. Manasi3:27
4."Dumm Dumm"Anantha SriramAnurag Kulkarni4:33
5."Nanytalo Marpu Single"Anantha SriramNakul Abhyankar, Anirudh Ravichander3:49
6."Villain Theme" Instrumental1:06

Hindi

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thalaivar Theme" Instrumental0:43
2."Napde Killi"Raqueeb AlamNakash Aziz3:49
3."Aane Wali"Raqueeb AlamAmit Mishra, Yogi B (Rap Version), Antara Mitra3:27
4."Dumm Dumm"Raqueeb AlamNakash Aziz4:33
5."Dil Toh Cute Hai"Raqueeb AlamArmaan Malik3:49
6."Villain Theme" Instrumental1:06

Malayalam

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thalaivar Theme" Instrumental0:43
2."Kaliyakunnu"Rafeeq AhamedVijay Yesudas, Rajinikanth (voice-over)3:49
3."Pratyeka Valli"Rafeeq AhamedUnni Menon, Yogi B (Rap Version), Shashaa Tirupati3:27
4."Dumm Dumm"Rafeeq AhamedM. G. Sreekumar4:33
5."Gunanilavarattilekk Maruka Single"Rafeeq AhamedVijay Prakash, Shankar Mahadevan3:49
6."Villain Theme" Instrumental1:06

Marketing

The first look poster, announcing the film's title was released on 9 April 2019, through the official Twitter handle of the production house. The poster was decked up with police instruments and equipment, with the punchline, "You decide whether you want me to be good, bad or worse."[4] The poster was decked up with police instruments and equipment.[13] The second look posters starring Superstar Rajinikanth with two different shades were released by the director AR Murugadoss by his official twitter handle for the fans art.[14] Another poster was released as a Diwali special on 26 October 2019.[15] Rajinikanth's character was revealed to be Aaditya Arunachalam, which is a portmanteau of Murugadoss's son and father's respective names.[16]

The motion poster along with the theme music, was released on 7 November 2019, by Kamal Hassan, Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal and Salman Khan in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi respectively.[17]

Release

The film had its worldwide release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi on 9 January 2020, coinciding with the season of Thai Pongal.[5][18]

Reception

Behindwoods wrote "Rajini's Darbar has the substance perfectly laced with Superstar's style and mass".[19] Firstpost wrote "However, the trouble with Darbar is that Murgadoss does not have a convincing story and the narration lacks logic".[20] NDTV wrote "Darbar is targeted fair and square at Rajinikanth fans, but it does nothing to give masala cinema a fresh shot of energy".[21]

Box office

The film grossed $400,000 (USD) on its opening day.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Darbar (2019)". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  2. ^ "'He's MY appa, Aaditya Arunachalam': Nivetha Thomas on playing Rajinikanth's daughter in 'Darbar'". The New Indian Express. 18 October 2019. Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Rajinikanth starts Darbar shoot in Mumbai". The Indian Express. 10 April 2019. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Rajinikanth's 'Darbar' first look poster out!". www.filmsbit.com. Filmsbit News Network. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  5. ^ a b "The title and first look of #Thalaivar167 released!". Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  6. ^ K Janani (23 May 2019). "Darbar update: Not Prateik Babbar, Suniel Shetty is main villain in new Rajinikanth film - Movies News". Indiatoday.in. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Exclusive! Suniel Shetty on his man bun for 'Darbar': I am one of the few heroes with hair left on my head! - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-deliberately-did-not-reveal-darbars-plot-in-the-trailer/articleshow/73156978.cms
  9. ^ "Rajini's 'Darbar' releases to a full house". Deccan Herald. 9 January 2020.
  10. ^ "Superstar Rajinikanth AR Murugadoss and Anirudh's Chumma Kizhi from Darbar sung by SPB out". behindwoods.com. 27 November 2019., followed by it's respective version in Telugu and Hindi.
  11. ^ "ARM directed Thalaivar Rajinikanth's Darbar Audio launch on 7 December Details here". behindwoods.com. 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  12. ^ @divomovies (8 December 2019). "Listen to the full album of #Darbar exclusively on @gaana" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Rajinikanth starrer Darbar poster released, Tamil superstar to play a cop after 25 years". www.businesstoday.in.
  14. ^ "New motion poster of Rajinikanth's 'Darbar' is out - Times of India". The Times of India.
  15. ^ "Darbar new poster: Rajnikanth's stylish look is a Diwali gift for fans". 27 October 2019.
  16. ^ "Rajinikanth is Aaditya Arunachalam in 'Darbar'". 17 October 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
  17. ^ "Mahesh Babu joins the league of superstars to release Darbar motion poster - Times of India". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "தர்பார் படத்தின் ஃபஸ்ட் லுக் போஸ்டர் - இதையெல்லாம் கவனித்தீர்களா?". Archived from the original on 9 April 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  19. ^ https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/darbar/darbar-review.html
  20. ^ https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/darbar-movie-review-yet-another-ode-to-superstar-rajinikanth-and-a-celebratory-film-for-his-fans-7882571.html
  21. ^ https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/darbar-movie-review-the-film-is-disappointing-rajinikanth-isnt-2-5-stars-out-of-5-2161837
  22. ^ "'Darbar' USA Box Office: Rajinikanth's film sets a new record on a working day - Times of India". The Times of India.