We're fans of the original Don

We're fans of the original Don
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:07 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
UTV Motion Pictures will release Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Don' in record 325 screens across 28 countries making it the highest ever-print release for a Bollywood film in the overseas market.

The film directed by Farhan Akhtar is slated for a Diwali release on October 20.

UTV Motion Pictures, is distributing the movie in USA, UK, West Asia and South East Asia and other regions. The film will release across 325 screens in the overseas, market, UTV's CEO Ronnie Screwvala told reporters here.

In keeping with UTV Motion Pictures' innovative marketing for 'Don' there is an exclusive overseas tie-up with Citibank acros USA, UK, West Asia and South East Asia, wherein the bank is co-promoting its NRI product RCA (Rupee Checking Account) with the film.

"At UTV its been our constant endeavour to set milestones that become industry benchmarks. We opened the year with 'Rang De Basanti' with a record overall 650 print release, and we end the year with 'Don' with a record Diwali release across 325 screens in the overseas market," Mr Screwvala said.

'Don' has been shot across Malaysia, France and India. With promos of the film already on air, the makers of the movie have already said that they are aware of the challenges ahead and constant comparisons to the original film in which Amitabh Bachchan played 'Don' in 1978.

Director Farhan Akhtar, producer Ritesh Sidhwani, music composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy had said during the music release of the film two months ago that the plot of the film was the same, but the presentation of SRK's 'Don' would be with some extra-ordinary stunts with technological advancements.

"We are fans of the original 'Don' and this film is a tribute to it."
Yudh Ka yeh charan ab Rann aur Mann dono pe khela jaega! The Legend of Hanuman S6 premieres on JioHotstar this Hanuman Jayanti!

This Hanuman Jayanti, The Legend of Hanuman returns with its much-awaited Season 6, bringing to life

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Chhorii 2 Trailer: Nushrratt Bharuccha Faces a Terrifying Battle Against Supernatural Forces!

The highly anticipated trailer for Chhorii 2 has finally arrived, showcasing Nushrratt Bharuccha in a

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Groove to Urvashi Rautela's Electrifying 'Touch Kiya' Song from Sunny Deol's 'JAAT'!

The makers of Sunny Deol’s upcoming action-packed entertainer ‘JAAT’ have set the stage on fire with

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Varun Sharma on 'Rahu Ketu': 'Comedy is My Happy Space'!

Bollywood’s beloved comedian Varun Sharma is set to reunite with Pulkit Samrat in the upcoming film ‘Rahu

Thursday, April 03, 2025
'Aashram' starring Bobby Deol breaks all stereotypes, continues to shatter records as India's most-watch series!

Amazon MX Player’s blockbuster series Aashram has once again raised the bar, captivating over 250 million

Thursday, April 03, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT