Following its successful release across Bangladesh on Eid-Ul-Azha, Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan starrer “Toofan” has garnered massive interest among expatriate moviegoers after its global release.
The Raihan Rafi-directed film was released in more than 100 theatres in 15 countries on Friday, except for India where it was also scheduled to be released on the same day.
The film was released on its due date across multiple theatres in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Sweden, Spain, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.
Later, the film’s Indian producer Shree Venkatesh Films (SVF) said “Toofan” will have its India release on July 5, one week after its international release. This was also confirmed by Bollywood’s esteemed film critic Taran Adarsh.
The delay in the release is speculated to have been due to the cricket craze, courtesy of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, in which India emerged victorious.
Shakib Khan’s ‘Toofan’ takes Bangladesh by stormIt is also speculated that the India release has been delayed as the film may be released in several other languages in India apart from Bangla.
In the US, “Toofan” is being shown in 22 theatres across 12 states, including two theatres in New York City, and will continue its run for a week. Bioscope Films is handling the distribution in the US and Canada, informing several media outlets that the film will be screened in at least 40 more cities across the US starting July 12.
According to BongOz Films, which is handling distribution in Australia and New Zealand, more than 3,000 tickets have been sold within one week and more shows are coming.
With an ensemble cast led by Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan, "Toofan" was released in Bangladesh on June 17 and is presently showing in 129 theatres, including Star Cineplex, Modhumita, Blockbuster Cinemas and Lion Cinemas.
After only 10 days of release, the movie has reportedly made Tk25 crore and broken multiple records for major cineplexes in the country.
