"Chennai Express" has created its first box office record after beating Aamir Khan's "3 Idiots" in paid previews.

"Chennai Express" has created its first box office record after beating Aamir Khan's "3 Idiots" in paid previews. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer earned a whopping ₹6.75 crore in paid previews on Thursday from Indian markets. The most-anticipated film of the year, which was released on Friday, has smashed the records of Aamir Khan starrer "3 Idiots" by a big margin.

 The 2009 film, "3 Idiots" minted ₹2.7 crore in its paid previews, while "Chennai Express" managed to fetch ₹6.75 crore. "ChennaiExpress packs a solid punch in paid previews, collects 6.75 cr nett [India]. Highest ever. Crosses 3Idiots previews: 2.7 cr. At international market too, the film has taken box office by storm. The action comedy film has received a mind-blowing start in overseas market.