Hisham Magdy Tops Box Office in Eid al-Fitr; Mohamed Saad Ranks Last
On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, “Bershama” starring Hisham Magdy leads Egyptian cinema box office earnings, while Mohamed Saad’s “Family Business” comes last, amid a competitive film season
The Eid al-Fitr box office witnessed intense competition among several films, with “Bershama” achieving the highest revenues 🎉.
🎥 Bershama – Revenue: 12,314,274 EGP
Starring Hisham Magdy, Mostafa Gharib, Riham Abdel Ghafour, Basem Samra, and others, the film delivers a satirical comedy set during high school final exams, depicting chaos, collective cheating, and parental antics 😆✨.
Director: Khaled Diab | Writers: Ahmed El-Zoghbi, Sherine Diab, Khaled Diab | Production: Sky Limit, Film Square
🎬 EgyBest – Revenue: 4,243,803 EGP
Ranking second, “EgyBest” is based on true events about the creation of the most famous Arab movie piracy website, highlighting ethical and legal challenges in the digital world.
Cast: Ahmed Malik, Salma Abu Zeid, Marwan Pablo | Director: Marwan Abdel Moneim | Writer: Ahmed Hosni
🎥 Family Business – Revenue: 1,835,410 EGP
Closing the revenue list is “Family Business”, starring Mohamed Saad and Ghada Adel, ranking last despite Saad’s previous successful collaboration with producer Mohamed Rachidi in “El-Dashash”.
Director: Wael Ehsan | Writer: 3Bros Workshop | Production: Rachidi Films
📈 Quick Analysis:
The revenue gap highlights the appeal of youth-targeted comedies in Egypt and the potential of realistic films like “EgyBest” to attract audiences interested in technology and digital history 🌟💻.
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