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Notebook Film: Boos on Release Day, Triumph Later
6 Aug
Summary
- Film 'Notebook' faced loud boos from the audience on its release day.
- Screenwriter believed the film would fail due to initial negative reactions.
- A thumbs-up gesture on the third day signaled the film's eventual success.
Released in 2006, the Rosshan Andrrews-directed film 'Notebook' is celebrated as a standout campus drama in Malayalam cinema. However, its initial reception was far from celebratory.
On its opening day, the film was met with overwhelming boos from the audience, making dialogues impossible to hear. This intensely negative reaction convinced screenwriter Sanjay that 'Notebook' was heading towards a significant failure.
Despite the discouraging start and many negative newspaper reviews, the film's fortunes began to change within a few days. The filmmakers observed a shift in audience sentiment, particularly after a group of young viewers gave a thumbs-up, signaling the film's survival and connection with its target demographic.
