El Set Lamma: Youssra Leads a Social Battle as Khaled Abu Gharib Makes His Cinema Debut
Egyptian director Khaled Abu Gharib is preparing to make his feature-film debut with “El Set Lamma,” a highly anticipated social comedy starring legendary actress Youssra alongside Dorra, Yasmin Raeis and a large ensemble cast. The film explores women’s issues, marital relationships and social attitudes through a controversial campaign launched by Youssra’s character, Dina El Kordi. As the campaign gains widespread attention, a counter-campaign led by men creates a growing social confrontation, turning the story into a mixture of comedy, drama and debate.
🎬 Khaled Abu Gharib Begins His Cinema Journey
Khaled Abu Gharib is entering a major new stage in his career with “El Set Lamma,” his first feature-film experience.
The director has expressed his happiness at beginning his cinematic journey alongside Youssra, one of the most influential actresses in Egyptian and Arab cinema.
Working with an actress of Youssra’s stature gives the project significant artistic weight, especially as the film combines a large ensemble cast with a contemporary social storyline.
⭐ Youssra Takes Center Stage
Youssra plays Dina El Kordi, a media personality who manages a center dedicated to women’s empowerment.
She launches a major campaign promoting women’s right to object to harmful or unfair situations in relationships.
The campaign quickly spreads, attracting support from many women while also creating strong opposition.
The story then develops into a broader social confrontation involving men and women with completely different perspectives.
💥 The “Veto” Campaign
The central idea behind the film is the campaign launched by Dina.
What starts as a social initiative gradually becomes a public phenomenon.
As more women share their experiences, the campaign creates a major debate within society.
A counter-campaign then emerges, creating a clash between the two sides.
This gives the film an opportunity to explore serious questions about relationships, family life, social expectations and communication between men and women.
👩 Dorra and Yasmin Raeis
Dorra plays Fatma, a character whose personal experiences add an emotional dimension to the story.
Yasmin Raeis also plays an important role through the character of Wafaa, a young woman whose life is affected by a traumatic experience.
The presence of multiple female characters allows the film to present different perspectives rather than treating women’s experiences as a single story.
🎭 A Large Ensemble Cast
The movie features a major group of Egyptian stars, including Youssra, Dorra, Yasmin Raeis, Maged El Masry, Amr Abdel Galil, Donia Samy, Entissar, Rania Mansour, Mohamed Gomaa, Mahmoud El Bezawy and Mohamed Anwar.
The film also includes several notable guest appearances, adding an element of surprise to the story.
Among the names associated with the project are Kinda Alloush, Karim Fahmy, Shaimaa Seif, Mostafa Abou Seriaa, Lamis El Hadidy, Hala Sarhan, Islam Gamal, Hamdy El Merghany, Karim Afifi and others.
📱 Social Media Is Part of the Story
One of the most contemporary elements of “El Set Lamma” is the role of social media.
The campaign launched by Dina depends heavily on public engagement and digital communication.
As the campaign grows, online reactions help turn a personal issue into a broader social debate.
This reflects the reality of modern society, where a single post can trigger a massive public conversation within hours.
😂 Comedy Meets Social Drama
Although the film addresses serious issues, it is presented through a social-comedy framework.
The filmmakers appear to be aiming for a balance between entertainment and meaningful discussion, allowing audiences to engage with sensitive topics without turning the film into a purely dramatic or educational experience.
🎞️ Behind the Camera
The film is written by Kero Ayman and Mostafa Badawy, directed by Khaled Abu Gharib and produced by Nada and Rana El Sobky.
For Abu Gharib, the project represents an important professional milestone as he begins his feature-film career with a major cast led by Youssra.
🗓️ Release Date
The release date has gone through changes during the preparation period.
While earlier announcements pointed toward a mid-August release, updated cinema information indicates that the film is scheduled for theatrical release in Egypt on August 27, 2026.
🔥 Why Is the Film Highly Anticipated?
Several factors are driving interest in “El Set Lamma”:
⭐ Youssra’s leading role.
⭐ Khaled Abu Gharib’s feature-film debut.
⭐ A large female ensemble.
⭐ Contemporary social themes.
⭐ The controversial “Veto” campaign.
⭐ Strong social-media elements.
⭐ A long list of guest stars.
⭐ A blend of comedy and social drama.
These elements could help the film generate strong conversations online once it reaches cinemas.
💬 Could “Veto” Become a Social Media Trend?
The biggest question may be how audiences respond to the campaign at the center of the film.
Will viewers see it simply as a fictional comedic concept, or will it encourage wider conversations about relationships and social expectations?
That possibility could give “El Set Lamma” a strong presence on social media even beyond the cinema experience.
✨ Conclusion
“El Set Lamma” represents much more than Khaled Abu Gharib’s first feature-film experience.
It brings together Youssra, Dorra, Yasmin Raeis and a large group of Egyptian stars in a story built around women’s issues, relationships and a controversial social campaign.
With its combination of comedy, drama and contemporary social themes, the film is positioned to become one of the notable Egyptian releases of the 2026 summer season.
🎬 But the biggest question remains: when “El Set Lamma” raises the veto against men… who will win in the end?
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