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Eros Intl claims Rs 500 mn opening weekend gross for ‘Salaam-e-Ishq’
MUMBAI: London-listed Eros International has announced that its film Salaam-E-Ishq, which was released worldwide on 25 January on an impressive 1200 screens, has grossed over Rs 500 million in its opening weekend.
Eros India director Viki Rajani said, “With Salaam-e-Ishq enjoying such a fantastic opening response, the film has superseded our expectations. It’s evident that audiences have saluted the flavours of love and appreciated the film worldwide.”
With over 3.1 billion tickets being sold in India every year and the accelerated growth in multiplex cinemas which are driving ticket prices up, Bollywood is well and truly sustaining its 21 per cent CAGR growth. As part of its strategy, Eros is taking a larger slice of the Indian box office and has set up its own distribution offices in Mumbai and Delhi.
In line with Eros’s strategy to broaden the audience for Bollywood films beyond the expatriate community, Salaam-E-Ishq was released with local language subtitles in markets like Germany, Belgium and Holland through mainstream multiplex chains.
Eros International director Sunil Lulla said, “We are delighted with the audience response to Salaam-E-Ishq. Our strategy is a combination of leveraging our distribution network and marketing muscle globally and looking for opportunities to open new markets. We remain focused on this core thread of our business and are excited about our release pipeline”.
After the success of Omkara and Salaam-e-Ishq, Eros’s global release pipeline up to April includes Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Eklavya, Vipul Shah’s Namastey London, Chinni Kum starring Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai’s Provoked and India’s first 3D animation film Friends Forever.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
