Es-Selm wel Taaban: Leb ‘Ayal” Tops Box Office — Sequel on the Way
The film “Es-Selm wel Taaban: Leb ‘Ayal” hit the box office with about EGP 1.8 million on its opening day, topping the local cinema rankings — while a sequel is already wrapped up and ready soon.
🎥 Strong Opening at the Box Office
“Es-Selm wel Taaban: Leb ‘Ayal” earned around EGP 1.8 million on its first screening day, making it #1 among locally released films this week. Close behind was “And for Us in Imagination .. Love?” with approximately EGP 1.5 million, and “Al-Sada Al-Afadel” came third at roughly EGP 500,000, having already grossed nearly EGP 60 million over its run.
🎶 New Song Boosts the Buzz
The star Elissa unveiled her new song “Metakhdalnish,” selected as the official soundtrack promoting the film ahead of its release — giving it musical flavor and extra attraction before hitting theaters.
📽️ Sequel Already in the Works
Filming for the sequel wrapped up after nearly a year. A behind-the-scenes video published by actress Asma Galal featured an official statement from director Tarek El-Erian, announcing completion of shooting — stirring high anticipation among the audience.
🎬 Details of the New Film
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Directed by Tarek El-Erian and written by Ahmed Hosni.
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Stars Amr Youssef and Asma Galal playing “Malek” and “Ahmed” in a fresh love story filled with romance, action, and suspense ✨.
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The first teaser trailer has already been released, indicating a near release date and a heavy promotional campaign underway.
📊 What This Success Means
The film’s box office performance amid strong competition proves that audiences still crave movies blending drama, suspense, and entertainment.
Launching a sequel immediately after the first part’s success shows confidence in the story and the film’s capacity to draw a large crowd again.
🎯 Why This Film Attracts Attention
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👥 Beloved star cast: Big names like Amr Youssef and Asma Galal add significant appeal.
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🎵 Strong musical backing: Elissa’s new song offers a unique musical and marketing advantage.
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🎬 Nostalgia + Renewal: Returning after over two decades gives the film both sentimental value and fresh energy.
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🎟️ Clear audience demand: Early strong box-office results show effective marketing and real demand.
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