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Film's Comeback: Word-of-Mouth Boosts Collections
21 Jun
Summary
- Film collections doubled from opening Friday due to audience word-of-mouth.
- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali expressed surprise and gratitude for the surge.
- Increased demand leads to added shows despite new film releases.
A film's fortunes have dramatically improved, with its box office collections reportedly doubling from its initial Friday release, a resurgence credited entirely to positive word-of-mouth from the audience. Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali made a surprise visit to theaters in Delhi on Friday, engaging with delighted audiences and acknowledging their crucial role in the film's renewed success.
Ali expressed his overwhelming joy and a touch of surprise at the public's response, extending his heartfelt gratitude to the viewers for making this comeback possible. The increased audience demand has prompted theaters and cinema chains across India to schedule additional screenings for the movie.
This surge in popularity, occurring despite the recent release of "Cocktail 2," highlights a significant revival of audience interest. The film, a production of Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, alongside Window Seat Films, originally premiered in theaters on June 12.
