MUMBAI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Bollywood film Hichki, starred by popular Indian actress Rani Mukherjee and directed by Sidharth P Malhotra, has heated up in China since its release on Oct. 12, 2018, according to the film's production banner Yash Raj Films, India.

"Hichki" was titled "Teacher with Hiccup" for its Chinese release. Rani Mukherjee had promoted the film extensively across leading Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chengdu before the release. In India it was theatrically released on March 23, 2018.

The films narrates the story of a determined teacher who helps the economically backward students to achieve better education meanwhile she herself fighting with a nervous system disorder Tourette Syndrome.

"Good cinema has no language barriers and it connects with the audience's hearts and minds. Hichki's success in China proves just that," Rani said in a press statement.