Hanoi, Aug. 28 -- Film Mua Do (Red Rain) has grossed more than 150 billion VND in ticket sales, setting a new benchmark for a historical, revolutionary war film in Vietnam.

According to figures from Box Office Vietnam, the film had earned 159.167 billion VND (over 6 million USD) as of 10 am on August 27.

Earlier, film Dia dao: Mat troi trong bong toi (Tunnel: Sun in the Dark) had created a box-office sensation with revenue of about 172 billion VND, a figure considered remarkable for a war-themed production. However, industry watchers expect Red Rain to surpass this record soon.

The film became the first revolutionary war title to break the 100 billion VND barrier in just four days, before topping 150 billion VND on its sixth day in cin...