Regardless, the fans have been stocking in large numbers to see the new crown prince of crime getting his own movie. Released on October 2, "Joker" has amassed 40 Crores on Indian Box-Office alone, behind Siddharth Anand's "War" released on the same day; which is dominating the current Indian Box-Office.
Co-written by Todd Philips and Scott Silver and directed by Philips, "Joker" stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society who turns into the infamous antagonist "Joker." It has already won the Best Film at the Venice International Film Festival and is being touted as a strong Oscar contender for Joaquin Phoenix.