Akshay Kumar's Mission Mangal has been declared tax-free in Maharashtra and the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) on movie tickets for the film will not be levied. 

Mission Mangal is based on the story of scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, which marked India's first interplanetary expedition. The which hit the screens on August 15 opened to mostly positive reviews and is expected to hit a double century by the end of its theatrical run. The film currently stands at a collection of over Rs 168 crore.

Mission Mangal directed by Jagan Shakthi also stars Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Kirti Kulhari, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Sharman Joshi and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in pivotal roles. Before Mission Mangal, Akshay Kumar's PadMan and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, were both declared tax-free in several states.