vin diesel is a big name in Hollywood. His latest film "Xander Cage" is the leading player at the box office as per the information received from global markets. Vin was acting in a sequel after 15 years and one wonders why he took so long to act in a sequel when the 2002 film was a box office hit. That film had garnered $ 270 million, though it had received average reviews. This week the film has collected $ 51.5 million from 53 world markets. The film debuts Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, but it will not be wrong to say that the success is almost entirely due to Vin and his macho screen presence.
In 32 of the 53 marketing circuits, " Xander Cage" leads the pack and is ahead of films like " KingsmanThe secret service", "G.I. Joe Retialiation" and "San Andreas". The film had its premiere in Mumbai on 14 January this year and surprisingly has done a business of $7.4 million which is way ahead of local films.
Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel's film is a tribute to the star. He dominates the film and after watching the movie one gets the feeling that the star has stopped time as he was acting in a sequel after 15 years. " The Fast and Furious" star lives up to his macho muscular image with death-defying stunts and the film promises 110 minutes of pure action.This helps it top the first week's collection globally.
Deepika Padukone auditioned for the film and was selected. The Bollywood actress impressed Vin and he cast her. Vin himself is the no 2 international box office draw in popularity.The brand Vin Diesel is very much alive.
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The story of the film is pretty ordinary. A government agent Cage comes out of retirement to recover a powerful weapon called Pandora's Box which can destroy the world.
He battles the bad guys and what follows is 2 hours of pure action. The film has an international cast and also stars martial arts exponent Donnie Yen. The film made for a global audience has justified the approach of the director DJ Caruso and Vin which saw its trailer receiving 100 million hits in 2 days. The film will garner more cash at the box office with it still to be released in China and Korea.
