The political drama, Lucifer, starring Mohanlal has released in 78 screens across USA and Canada, mints Rs 2.7 crore.
Bengaluru: In an industry that produces on an average two or three films every Friday, with just a few of them managing to cause a stir ahead of their release like Lucifer. Apart from extreme excitement, actor Mohanlal’s latest flick has managed to drum up colossal box office numbers overseas in the US and Canada as well. Distributed by Zee Studios International, the film has hauled in over Rs 2.7 crore, establishing itself as the biggest opening for a Malayalam film in North America.
The political drama has released in 78 screens across USA and Canada. The movie deals with the premise in the aftermath of the death of a ruling party leader. Directed by superstar Prithviraj for the first time, Lucifer showcases a power struggle for the big chair. With an ensemble star cast starring Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Vivek Oberoi and Tovino Thomas in pivotal roles, the movie was one of the much-awaited flicks this year.
Ranking at #20 in the USA, in the opening weekend, Lucifer is the only Indian film and Zee Studios International, the only Indian distributor to feature in the list of Top 20. Similarly, in Canada, the film ranked #16 in the opening weekend, the lone Indian film to feature the charts after Kesari. Zee Studios International turns out to be the only studio to attain this success back to back.
Apart from commercial hubs, Lucifer has also gained magnificent traction in unconventional markets such as Canada’s the Arctic and the tourist paradise, Niagara Falls.
Commenting on the opening numbers, Vibha Chopra, Head - Zee Studios International (Film Marketing, Distribution, and Acquisition) said, “Lucifer is a film that has both style and substance. In its opening weekend itself, the film has managed to break the lifetime collections of previous Malayalam films. For the first time ever in Indian cinema, a film will witness an opening in hubs like the Arctic and also in Niagara Falls, which is a big win for us. It has ranked number 20 in the US and number 16 in Canada over the weekend, exploring consequential prospects for a Malayalam film in the international market.”
Having received distinctly good reviews and rating from the audience, Lucifer is sure to mount higher numbers across markets.
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