Karzzzz’ rocks single screens across the country

Karzzzz’ rocks single screens across the country - 25 oct 2008

A Scene from KarzzzzBig Pictures’ release ‘Karzzzz’ has opened to full houses in single screen theaters across India. The film has been accepted well with audiences in territories like Rajasthan, Hyderabad, Bengal, Bihar, UP etc. Bucking the recent trend of major collections coming in from multiplexes in the Metros, Karzzzz has seen more than 60% of the it’s collections coming from single screens from across the country. In Bengal, it opened to full houses in cinemas that had not seen high occupancies for a very long time. Clearly this proves that Himesh is a Single Screen Rock star and his fan following is beyond just the SEC A & B audience.

Commenting on the collections of Karzzzz, Kamal Gianchandani, COO India distribution, Big Pictures said, ‘Karzzzz’ opened with 800+ screens in the domestic market and Single screen collections have been tremendous throughout the first week. I am confident audience will continue to support it”. “Congratulations! to Satish Kaushik and Himesh for knowing the pulse of our mass audience and making a film with such high entertainment value. We are delighted to be part of the team that brought ‘Karzzzz’ to audience nationwide”

Starring Himesh Reshammiya as the reincarnated protagonist, the film also features Urmila Matondkar as the iconic vamp and debutante Shweta Kumar in a significant role. This is Himesh’s second film as an actor and the verdict from critics and audiences alike, is that it is undoubtedly a Himesh show throughout. He has grown in leaps and bounds in his new avatar and come a long way from his debut in ‘Aap Ka Surroor’.

Commenting on the overwhelming response to his second film, Himesh Reshammiya said “I am elated that ‘Karzzzz’ has been received well and I have got a good response to my look and acting in the film from audiences and critics as well. I am grateful to my fans and strive to better myself with each film I do.”

A thorough entertainer, ‘Karzzzz ‘packs in two and a half hours of non stop Bollywood style drama, thrills and frills. The film’s music, composed by Himesh himself has ruled the charts for the past one month and has rapidly gained in popularity.