Mumbai: Actor Kunal Khemu's directorial debut "Margao Express" has completed five days in theaters across the country, the makers said on Saturday.

The comedy, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, was released in theaters across the country on March 22.

Upon its release, "Margao Express" received positive reviews and has so far earned over Rs 40 crore at the box office.

Excel Entertainment posted on Instagram, "50 days, it's a victory. Celebrating 50 days of madness, fun and anarchy in cinemas now watch it in theatres."

In a press note, the production banner said that good word-of-mouth "definitely came in handy for 'Margao Express' and it has attracted a large number of audiences to the theatres."

"Margao Express" is based on the journey of three childhood friends - Pratik Gandhi, Divyendu and Avinash Tiwari - who set out on a trip to Goa and a mistake goes wrong.

Kemmu, whose acting credits include "Kalyug", "Go Goa Gone" and "Lootcase", has also written the story of "Margao Express".

The film also stars Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye and Chhaya Kadam.