The Indonesian film 'Sajeen' was screened in the cinemas of Karachi on January 19.
On the first day, a large number of moviegoers went to watch the movie at Nuplex Cinema DHA and Rashid Minhas, till the house was full. More than a week has passed since the release of the movie, but the moviegoers are still watching the movie.
The market of people watching horror films is considered limited in Pakistan, however, if a Hollywood film like Conjuring or Insidious comes out, many people go to the cinema to watch them.
Despite being in Indonesian language, the rush of moviegoers to the cinema was unusual as it had English subtitles.
When the team of Geo Digital also decided to watch the film, they noticed the rumors circulating on social media, in which it was said that the people watching the film will feel the effects due to black magic spells.
We also visited a cinema to see the film and come to a conclusion and talk to those who have seen the film.
Despite being a 10:45 pm show, the presence of families in the cinema was surprising, perhaps because of the weekend.
However, when the Geo Digital team talked to the moviegoers about the rumors and the film, people not only said that Indonesian cinema has been quite popular in making horror films, but also told that the story of the film, which is based on black magic. It has become a major reason for bringing them to the cinema.
A moviegoer said that there has been a desire to watch the movie because of the rumours, while there is no truth in the things that are spreading on social media.
Actually Sajin is a Turkish horror film series which has 6 parts. The Indonesian version is a remake of the part released in 2014.
The film Sajain is being presented in Pakistan in collaboration with Cinepax, in an exclusive conversation with Geo Digital, Cinepax General Manager Theatrical Distribution Mirza Saad Baig said that in the first week of the exhibition, Sajain has done business of more than 2 crores across the country. Is.
He said that earlier also we have shown animated Japanese and musical concert films, while next month 3 Thai films will also be shown across Pakistan, which include horror, action and rom-com, while other countries Talks are also being held to bring the films to Pakistan.
The release of Sajeen has turned the desolation of Pakistani cinemas into a revelry and has also shown that despite the language difference, if the film is based on a good story and production quality, it will bring the audience to the cinema. Is.