Despite protests, Ali Zafar's 'Teefa in Trouble' breaks box office records in Pakistan

Ali Zafar may be embroiled in a bitter legal battle with singer Misha Shafi, but thesinger-turned- actor's latest film 'Teefa In Trouble' is smashing box office records in Pakistan.

The film, also starring debutante Maya Ali, raked in Rs 2.31 million on its opening day and collected Rs 2.40 million on the second day.

The film has had record-breaking opening day collections during a non-holiday weekend. According to website Box Office Pakistan, the movie has impressed both critics and audiences alike.The film's release though has been plagued by controversies and protests.

A small group of protesters showed up at the Nueplex complex in Gulshan-e-Iqbal town with banners and placardscalling for the boycott the film because of the sexual harassment allegations made against Zafar, 38, by singer-model Meesha Shafi.

The protesters later accused the cinema management of beating them up and snatching away their mobiles.

In April, Shafi, 36, took to Twitter to accuse Zafar of physically harassing her on "more than one occasion".

"This happened to me despite the fact I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind!" her post read.

Soon after her tweet, Zafar categorically denied the allegations and threatened to "take legal action against the actress".

Last month, the 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' actor filed a Rs 1 billion defamation suit at a Lahore district court against Shafi for damaging his reputation through false allegations.