Strong Box Office Start 🔥 “El Sett” Earns Over 2 Million on Its First Day in Egyptian Cinemas
The biographical film “El Sett,” portraying the life of Umm Kulthum, achieves a powerful opening night with more than 2 million EGP in ticket sales.
Egyptian cinemas witnessed a vibrant and crowded night 🎬 as “El Sett”, the long-awaited biographical film about the legendary singer Umm Kulthum, launched with impressive momentum.
The film earned 2,068,901 EGP on its first day—an indicator of strong audience interest and a promising box office run ❤️🔥.
“El Sett” adopts a cinematic and emotional approach to Umm Kulthum’s journey, highlighting:
✔️ Her musical beginnings
✔️ Her rise to unmatched fame
✔️ Her special bond with audiences
✔️ Her struggle with a rare thyroid disease
The cast features an ensemble of major stars ⭐ including:
Karim Abdel Aziz, Asser Yassin, Amr Saad, Mohamed Farrag, Sayed Ragab, Nelly Karim, Ahmed Dawood, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, with notable cameos from Ahmed Helmy, Amina Khalil, Ahmed Amin, Amir El-Masry, and many others.
A powerful part of the narrative explores Umm Kulthum’s battle with hyperthyroidism, a condition that affected her appearance and vocal performance 💔. The film depicts her emotional conflict as she weighs the risks of surgery—which threatened her legendary voice 🎤✨.
Actress Mona Zaki, who plays Umm Kulthum, delivers a layered performance, especially in the dramatic scene where she steps on stage, anxious yet strong, recalling her life story while her audience cheers passionately 🖤🔥.
With its strong start, the film is expected to continue attracting large audiences and generating high revenues in the coming days.
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