Wrong No.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with 2004 Bangladeshi film Wrong Number.
| Wrong No. | |
|---|---|
|
Theatrical release poster
|
|
| Directed by | Yasir Nawaz |
| Produced by | Yasir Nawaz Nida Yasir Hassan Zia |
| Starring | Danish Taimoor Sohai Ali Abro Janita Asma |
| Music by | Waqar Ali |
| Edited by | Rizwan AQ |
|
Production
company |
YNH Films
|
| Distributed by | ARY Films |
|
Release dates
|
|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Budget | ₨4 crore (US$390,000) |
| Box office |
₨14.5 crore (US$1.4 million)(Domestic)[1] ₨15.75 crore (US$1.5 million)(Worldwide) |
Wrong No. (also written as Wrong Number) is a 2015 Pakistani romantic comedy film[2] directed by Yasir Nawaz[3] and co-produced by Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir and Hassan Zia under the production banner YNH Films.[4] The film features Javed Sheikh, Danish Taimoor, Nadeem Jaffri, Danish Nawaz, Shafqat Cheema, Sohai Ali Abro and Janita Asma in lead roles.[5] Wrong No. is the directorial debut of Yasir Nawaz.[6]
The film was released by ARY Films in cinemas nationwide on July 18, 2015 (Eid al-Fitr).[7] In its opening weekend, it took in ₨2.51 crore (US$250,000) at the local box office.[8]
Contents
- 1 Plot outline
- 2 Cast
- 3 Production
- 3.1 Marketing
- 4 Release
- 5 Reception
- 5.1 Critical response
- 5.2 Box office
- 6 See also
- 7 References
- 8 External links
Plot outline
The story revolves around Sallu (Danish Taimoor)
who hopes to make it big in the business of showbiz someday. However
his plans have to face the wrath of his father Hajji Abba (Javed Sheikh) who wants his son to either join the other men of the family and be a butcher or get some government job. Laila (Sohai Ali Abro)
is the girl next door, who has a thing for Sallu but Sallu is not
interested in her and wants to focus on his career. While Sallu and his
story is set in Karachi there is another track in Lahore featuring Haya (Janita Asma) who flies to Karachi to receive Shehryar (Danish Taimoor)
who is all set to succeed his grandfather and run the company Haya
works at. Then the story gets a bit twisted and the Wrong Number-ness
kicks in.
Cast
- Javed Sheikh as Haji Abba
- Danish Taimoor as Sallu/Shehryar
- Sohai Ali Abro as Laila
- Janita Asma as Haya
- Asim Bukhari as Dada Gee
- Danish Nawaz
- Shafqat Cheema
- Nadeem Jafri
Production
Marketing
Film's marketing and distribution rights are hold by ARY Films. Speaking with ARY News, director/producer stated that he was happy and delighted at the support that ARY Digital Network had provided him with and that he was looking forward to the film’s release on Eid-ul-Fitr.[9] On April 13, 2015 first look posters were released online by ARY Films.[10][11] On March 15, the teaser trailer was revealed on t.v channels under ARY Digital Network.[12][13] Three more posters were revealed on April 21. A controversial poster featuring Danish Nawaz and characters was revealed on May 19. On May 18, another character poster was revealed featuring Shafqat Cheema with his gang, playing the villain's role in the film. The theatrical trailer was revealed on June 3 by t.v channels under ARY Digital Network.[14][15] Two video songs Selfiyan and Kundi
were released on June 15 that faced negative response on social media.
In reply to critics, the director said "When we started writing the film
even then we knew we would get good reviews, and we will come across
bad people. But the best thing about a making a film is that it’s either
a hit or a flop. Either way you find out if the audience liked it or
not."[16] Renowned Indian film producer Mahesh Bhatt and Vishal Bhardwaj recorded video messages in which he specifically urged people to watch this film.[17][18] On film's release Javed Sheikh also recorded a video inviting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to watch this film in cinema.[19]
Release
The film was premiered in Lahore on July 13[20] and in Karachi on July 15, 2015.[21] The film released across Pakistan on 79 screens competing Bajrangi Bhaijan and Bin Roye.[22]
It also screened in U.K. on July 26 and in UAE on August 6. Wrong No.
will also release in India on a later date. Film will release in U.S.A
on December 11, 2015.
Reception
Critical response
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| The Express Tribune |    |
| Galaxy Lollywood | |
Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune
rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and verdicts as "It is the small
moments and performances by the side actors that make an otherwise
ordinary film a joyride. Beyond that, it is a test of your bladder and
brain, whatever lets go first."[23]
Momin Ali Munshi of Galaxy Lollywood rated 3.8/5 oveall and
summed up his review as "Wrong Number is a complete commercial
pot-boiler which has all the elements that are required to make a
blockbuster. This masala entertainer will make you fall in love with the
characters and will also make sure that you fall of your seat every few
minutes courtesy the heavy doses of laughter that will come your way.
But be warned that if you are easily offended and and rate humour as
being clean or dirty then this is surely not your cup of tea."[24]
Asad Haroon of Dispatch News Desk reviewed the film as "Wrong
Number is a slapstick comedy filled with humor. One can't stop laughing
throughout the movie and the dialogues are pretty well written and up to
the mark. The script of the movie wasn’t predictable that much but the
dialogues were totally unpredictable and funny to such an extent that
one could say that I didnt see that coming. The production quality of Wrong number is not that great as of Bin Roye but the screen is pretty bright of wrong number."[25]
Box office
Film had 90% opening Day registering ₨0.75 crore (US$74,000). Film was almost 95-100% on next two days taking Eid Weekend total to₨2.51 crore (US$250,000).[8] Tuesday was again holiday due to Eid and Film was again 95-100% on Tuesday as film collected ₨92 million (US$900,000).[26] Wednesday was first working day for the film but film yet registered 90% occupacnies collecting ₨75 million (US$740,000)[27] on Wednesday. The film collected ₨70 million (US$690,000) on Thursday.[28] Film was again 95% on 2nd Weekend as film collected ₨2.5 crore (US$250,000) taking total to ₨10.55 crore (US$1.0 million) And in U.K ₨0.45 crore (US$44,000) till 2nd Weekend .[29]
See also
- List of highest-grossing Pakistani films
- List of Pakistani films of 2015
References
"Wrong Number Pakistan Daily Business :: Becomes Biggest Grosser Of 2015". BoxOfficeDetail. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
0 comments:
Post a Comment