Ahmed El Awady and Mohamed Emam Spark Competition Over Movie Earnings
A major debate erupted on social media between Egyptian actors Ahmed El Awady and Mohamed Emam after comments exchanged regarding the box office earnings of their latest movies, "Saqr w Kanarya" and "Shamshon w Dalila". The discussion attracted wide public attention as both stars shared figures related to their films’ performances during the first weeks of theatrical release.
Saqr w Kanarya Surpasses 60 Million Egyptian Pounds
Mohamed Emam’s movie "Saqr w Kanarya" achieved strong box office results during its first 15 days in cinemas, exceeding 60 million Egyptian pounds. Mohamed Emam celebrated the achievement on his official Facebook account, highlighting the film’s continued strong performance during the third week of release.
Mohamed Emam Celebrates Movie Success
The actor expressed his happiness with the film’s performance, indicating that the competition at cinemas is still ongoing.
Shamshon w Dalila Earns 46 Million Pounds
Meanwhile, Ahmed El Awady’s film "Shamshon w Dalila" collected around 46 million Egyptian pounds during its first two weeks in theaters. The movie continues competing in the summer 2026 cinema season with strong audience interest.
Box Office Comparison Between Both Films
According to the reported figures, "Saqr w Kanarya" leads "Shamshon w Dalila" by nearly 14 million Egyptian pounds during the first 15 days of release. However, competition between both films remains active as they continue their theatrical runs.
Why Did the Dispute Between Ahmed El Awady and Mohamed Emam Begin?
The controversy started after Mohamed Emam shared a screenshot comparing the earnings of his film and Ahmed El Awady’s movie, questioning why some people increase their reported revenues. Ahmed El Awady responded by sharing his own box office figures and commenting on what he described as exaggerated revenue claims.
A Renewed Competition Between Two Stars
The latest debate comes months after previous discussions between the two actors regarding the title of the highest-paid actor, bringing their competition back into the spotlight through cinema revenues. FAQ
How much did Saqr w Kanarya earn?
The film exceeded 60 million Egyptian pounds during its first 15 days.
How much did Shamshon w Dalila earn?
The movie earned around 46 million Egyptian pounds in its first two weeks.
Why did Ahmed El Awady and Mohamed Emam argue?
The debate started over reported box office figures and social media comments.
Which film is leading the box office?
Saqr w Kanarya is currently ahead of Shamshon w Dalila based on the first two weeks’ earnings.
