Piracy, Worldwide Release & 6 Months in Box Office

Monpura was released on February, 2009. Now Its August and Monpura is about to complete its 6 Months in Box office. Breaking almost all the records of box office, Occupying the busiest theaters in capital for 6 months consecutively, Dragging the Mass to theaters(who were away from it for quite sometime) are some of the milestone that it achieved in these 6 months. We have seen so many Bangla movies copied from Indian movies, And now, Monpura will be Re-Picturised in India keeping the songs and dialogue intact.


After becoming one of the most successful Bangladeshi Movie ever, Monpura is releasing Worldwide. A number of non-resident Bangladeshi were waiting for this movie since its release. In 8th August 2009, Monpura will be released in Sydney, Australia. In Upcoming weeks it will be released in other big cities of Australia . After that, it is supposed to get release in USA, UK and other countries on Upcoming Eid.

Poor Image Quality in Pirated Copy of Monpura

One last thing to be mentioned. There is a pirated copy of this movie available on Internet. The copy was pirated from a theater. In this copy, you will probably find one of the worst picture quality that you have ever experienced. Though the movie has crystal clear picture and excellent sound quality, The pirated copy will provide you with worst experience.

Monpura has created new records in Bangla movie. The sooner it get passed by another movie, The better for Bangla Movie Industry. Hope that, we are not far away from that day.

It’s Going to Break...

After two and half months of success in box office, Monpura is now on its way of breaking all the records of Bangla movie industry. Now there are more than 50 prints running all over the country. There are some theaters in capital Dhaka, which are running this movie for more than 10 weeks consecutively.

According to Gias Uddin Selim, there were some 1200 theaters in Bangladesh which has reduced to 800 at present. So the movie will run across the country for quite a long time. In the capital, Monpura will run for more than 3/4 months. It may run for more than a year across the country.

The movie which is been made on the rural scenario, has found its biggest crowed in the capital, Dhaka. This sharply growing megacity actually sucked the rural people during its growing period. Perhaps, that is a part of the reason why this busy city dwellers have come in numbers to watch the eternal love story of rural Bangladesh.

Production Cost Reaches Tk 20 Million

When a movie runs around 50 theaters in 9th week then there will be no doubt about the commercial success of the movie. In fact, Monpura is now in the short list of all time successful commercial Bangla film. If the present state continues for a few weeks more, then it might be termed as the most successful commercial Bangla film ever.

The director of Monpura, Gias Uddin selim has recently spoken about the total cost of the movie. According to Gias Uddin Selim, the production cost of monpura has reaches tk 20 million recently. There are some element of surprise in the amount of 20 million as most Bangla film costs around 10-15 million tk. "We had to shoot in remote areas with a team consisting of more than 80 members. The post production tusks also contributed to the amount. As we did all the post production work in India, it cost around 3 million tk more". And the movie is now running on 50 theaters from 9th week. So there are some 50 prints which are being shown around the country. Each print costs more than 0.1 million tk. So there were more 5 millions tk needed for providing the movie according to the demand.

There was another important issue involving with the security of the movie. For the protection from piracy, professional security service was deployed which also cost a good amount of money. As the movie is yet to be pirated, so the effort is certainly been paid off.

Monpura- The Most Successful Bangla Movie Ever?

Even after 7 weeks of success in box office, Monpura is releasing on 15 more theaters on this week. So, even in 8th week, the total number of theaters which are showing Monpura simultaneously is way over 40. Considering the fact that, the most celebrated movies of our film industry release on 20-25 theaters on 1st week, we can call it more than phenomenal what Monpura has achieved in last one and half month.

Farhana Mili- New comer Actress in Monpura

So next question would be - 'Is it the most successful commercial film in our movie industry?'. We asked the question to the makers of Monpura. "Not yet actually. To give such a title we have to wait a few days more."- Said Shahed Ali on behalf of the makers of Monpura. Monpura has already spread almost all the corners of Bangladesh. What about its Worldwide release? "Well, the worldwide release is under serious consideration though we can’t say the actual date right now." -Shahed added.

One Week Away From a 'Blockbuster'

After a wonderful week in Box Office, Monpura is only one week away from securing a 'Blockbuster Hit'. Normally Movies having such an opening week in Box Office, are called 'Blockbuster' Immediately. But taking the number of theaters in count, we have to say that it will take another week to call Monpura a Blockbuster.

Monpura- One Week Away From a Blockbuster Hit

Initially, Monpura was released in only 4 theaters of Dhaka and Rajshahi. In contrary, another successful commercial movie of that week 'Mia Barir Chakor'- was released in 40 Theaters across the nation. But in the next week, Monpura was released in Chittagong, Mymensingh, Bogra, Rongpur and Sirajgong. So Monpura needs a consecutive success in second week to call it a nationwide Blockbuster. And Monpura has all the potential to do so. A movie Pictured on Rural Panorama got a huge audience from the urban people in first week. So as it will reach the small towns or villages, it is expected to get an even greater response.


There have been some commercially successful movies in recent time which had its audiences in theaters like 'Star Cineplex' or 'Bolaka'. These movies were only acceptable to a certain class (Urban people) or certain age group (Specially Youngsters). But we hardly had any movies in the last decade from our film industry, which was accepted by people irrespective of Class and age. Will Monpura fill that blank space?

Just one week away from the answer.

Monpura- Pirated by Fourth Week?

How long it will take for Monpura to be pirated? There is no doubt that this is the most appealing movie for the pirates in recent time. So they will definitely leave no stone unturned to find a copy of Monpura.

Farhana Mili & Chanchal Chowdhury- in Monpura

And there is immense interest among people about the movie. In different forums people are asking for the movie even long before the release. In 'Amarnatok.Com', we have found that, a number of people are asking for the movie and the Admin of that site has told them that he is yet to get the pirated copy of the movie. As soon as he get that he will upload it for a free download! (How pretty).

In the first week Monpura was released in Dhaka and Rajshahi. It was only released in a few accredited theaters and the authority was very careful. But very soon the movie will be released in Chittagong, Mymensing, Bogra, Rongpur and Sirajgong. So it is evident that in order to reach to people the movie will also be distributed in theaters with less accreditation. And that is something the pirates are looking for. But as the authority is very careful about these issues so they might not be able to pirate the movie instantly. Perhaps it will be the third week when they will succeed. Because, by the third week, the number of 'print' will increase and authority will have less attention for every 'print'. These prints will also reach at the far ends of the country. So most probably, it is the third week when the movie will get pirated. And to reach the market it may take a few days more. Perhaps, the pirated copies will grab the market from fourth week.

Well, if Monpura can get even that three consecutive weeks, still it will be considered very lucky. There are movies which were pirated immediately after release.

But, what about our government and administration? Will they allow to keep running all these without any measure?

After capital its coming nationwide

After a wonderful opening in the first week, Monpura might be released on other cities very soon. According to Monpura source, the movie will be released on Chittagong in the 2nd week. The director, Gias Uddin Selim has already declared his plan to release the movie nationwide.

Chanchal & Mili in Monpura

After a long time, a commercial Bangla movie has dragged the viewers to cinema hall irrespective of class and age. There are very few Bangla movies in the last decade that was able to do so. If there is no influence of piracy, then this movie is certainly heading towards a super or even blockbuster hit.

"Worried of Video Piracy"

Just before the release of Monpura, Director Gias Uddin Selim has expressed his worries about video piracy. The movie has already faced the audio piracy through internet. Now, on the eve of its release on theaters it’s facing an even greater threat of video piracy.

Gias uddin selim- Director of Monpura

"I’m worried about video piracy. It was not that big problem during the caretaker government. But as soon as the political government has taken charge, they have become active. Even they have already asked me for bribe"- Said the worried director about his debut film.

The songs of Monpura have made a huge hype about the movie. Almost all of the songs have achieved popularity. So Monpura has to meet the hype to satisfy the audience. ”I think, the movie will satisfy the audience. Watching the movie they will not be bored. They will love this movie and come in numbers in theaters"- Said Gias Uddin Selim with confidence.

"I have made this movie for mass. There are directors who will work for awards from home and abroad. They make movie for a definite class. I don’t want to be one of them. When I made this movie, awards were not my concern. And Monpura is a totally commercial movie. Those who have watched this movie also told me the same."- He added.

There is a plan to release the movie with even bigger arrangement in future. But this was not possible due to piracy threat this time. He dreams of making another movie after this. "In 2010 I will make another movie. In the interval I will work on a TV serial."

Monpura- Revolution or Rest in Peace?

Within a few hours Monpura will be released and it has to face a real tough competition. Well, competition is an integral part of success. But is it a fair competition in this case?

Chanchal Chaowdhury & Farhana Mili in Monpura

There is audience for Bangla traditional movie and this stream has its own 'Film Stars'. The regular audience goes to theaters at the end of week to see the films of their stars. But in case of Monpura, it has no 'Regular Audience'. Neither it has the Star cast that can drive the audience to theaters. Yes, Gias Uddin Selim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Fazlur Rahman Babu or Mamunur Rashid has got their audience in small screen. But the audience of small screen are not likely to come in numbers in theaters at present. So instead of driving the audience into theater it has to create the audience first.

If Monpura can secure a success, it might become a turning point for Bangla movie. Besides promoting Bangla commercial movie it will create a class of audience for good Bangla movie. In turn, it may bring those days of 60's and 70's back in Bangla film industry.

Will it bring revolution or simply be released and forgotten thereafter- we will get the answer in few hours.

Monpura on Censor Board

Monpura has been submitted to censor board a few weeks back. The shooting of the film was started on June, 2007 and ended on February, 2008. After that there was the post production works which ended recently.

Farhana Mili and Chanchal Chowdhury in Monpura

As the movie is all set to release, so the distributors are now looking for movie theaters to distribute the movie. There has been a public announcement about it on Facebook recently (Monpura- Hope for Bangla Movie). So at last, after more than 5 months of release of music, the movie is going to face the public. Will it be able to meet the huge expectation of people which was triggered by its wonderful songs? Will it meet our expectation to Gias Uddin Selim?

Let's time answer them all.

Monpura- Valentine Day special?

According to Shahed Ali, one of the associates of Gias uddin selim, Monpura is going to be released on Valentine day.
The movie is based on human relation and valentine day is certainly a good choice for the release of the movie.

Though the movie has passed the peak time for release, still releasing with some good campaign can surely help to get the commercial success for the movie. And in that case, releasing on valentine day just might be the perfect choice.

Comments

Hello, Mr. Gias Uddin Selim

Has the peak hour gone? If so, then how much it will cause the final outcome of Monpura?

Normally we see that the release of a movie is scheduled after two months of the release of the music album. It helps in many ways. It gives the audio album enough time to show its full potential before release of the movie. But most importantly, it creates a great interest among people about the movie. That’s why music plays such a vital role in sub continental movie. 'Super hit' or even 'semi-hit' music album also promises a substantial economic success for the movie.


But, what about Monpura? A movie with super hit music album, immense interest among people, everyone is asking where they can find the movie and the bottom line is, the movie will fail to prove the potential it promised. It was the second half of October when the whole nation was humming the songs of Monpura. It couldn't have a better time to release the movie. And there was not a single announcement about the release of the movie.


Mr. Gias Uddin Selim, we don’t know whether it’s you or your production house, who is responsible for this. But we just feel that this irresponsible attitude is going to hurt the final outcome of your long dreamed movie in a great way. Perhaps, somehow, we the mass people had started to dream of a successful commercial Bangla film that will make a huge impact on Bangla movie making. But like many other dreams, this one may also remain as a dream to be realized.

About monpura.com

At last, Monpura's official website has launched, recently. After some three months of the release of music its official website has finally found its place on internet. The site has got a professional look. But it lacks in content. Actually there is yet to put any content. The whole site is 'Under Construction'.

We have stated before that there are some serious problems in the distribution policy of Monpura. We are yet to know the actual date of release of the movie. The official website www.monpura.com was completely unavailable over last three months. And now when it is there on the web, there is almost no content on the site. Every link finds its way to 'under construction' page. Perhaps, the makers of monpura have taken the marketing of the movie too lightly.

It seems as if the makers of Monpura have taken it for granted that people will find this movie for their own interest. Even the biggest movies of Hollywood need some severe campaign to reach to people. But the present status of Monpura is very similar to an orphan who might have many potentials but just don’t have anybody to take care of.

Monpura- Coming Soon...

The long waited movie Monpura is going to be released after National Election 2008. The release of the movie was postponed a number of times. The movie lovers who were waiting for the debut film of Gias Uddin Selim, got deceived a few times whether the movie was released or not. But this time the director has confirmed that Monpura will be released after National Election.

It must be said that the distribution policy of Monpura has simply failed to meet the hype which was created by its wonderful songs. There was no certain announcement about the release of the movie. Many people thought that it was another ‘Telefilm’ or ‘Natok’ that has already aired without much attention from the crowed. So the distribution policy of Monpura was just not suitable for a movie with so much promise.

But this time it seems to be the right decision. As there were some 9 movies in queue for eid-ul-azha, so it would not have a right decision to participate in the rat race when it is your debut film. And now the country is in the highway of national election. So the release of Monpura will come after the national election. But in order to create some eagerness among the viewers, the particular date of release should be announced right now.

Monpura in Facebook

Monpura, has made a huge hype among the youngsters of Bangladesh. And its presence in FaceBook also proves the fact. There are a number of Groups about the movie.

1.Monpura- Hope for Bangla Film.

2.Monpura

are the two major groups with members around 3000 and 6500 respectively(till 19th February).

Monpura Groups in Facebook

Facebook is extremely popular in Bangladesh. According to alexa.com, people from Bangladesh visit Facebook more than Google, the leading search engine. Isn't it quite surprising? It also proves how popular Facebook is as far as social networking is concerned. Almost every youngster having an access to internet has got an account in Facebook. And due to Monpura songs, which is been accepted tremendously, the movie has created a craze among the young section of people. And the creation of so many groups in Facebook also reveals the fact.

More Posters of Monpura

Some shots of the movie 'Monpura' which is expected to get release very soon. These pictures are from 'Monpura' movie set and published in courtesy of Facebook.

Fazlur rahman babu(R), Chanchal chowdhury and Farhana Mili

Farhana Mili in Monpura

Farhana Mili-Daughter of a Boatman

Chanchal Chowdhury and Farhana Mili in Monpura

Farhana Mili in 'Onuvuteer Network'

Farhana Mili, the young actress of 'Monpura', has come up with a new look in a commercial of a leading mobile operator, recently. Farhana mili started her career in showbiz with modeling and later acted on different TV plays. But 'Monpura' is the biggest project in her short career. The trailer of 'Monpura' has already released and farhana made a good impression there. the young actress has the ability of acting and she also possesses the pretty look which may not guarantee her position in industry but definitely works in favor of her.


The recent commercial of Banglalink, titling 'Onuvuteer Network' is directed by celebrity director Amitav Reza. in the commercial, farhana mili is the sister of a little boy who just don’t want to lose her sister due to marriage. The emotion of a little boy is been pictured very nicely. Farhana also shines with her natural acting.

Farhana Mili in Monpura

click for Farhana Mili Photo Gallery

Farhana mili seems to be the upcoming star in showbiz. Not very often, actress from small screen, becomes the star of big screen. but in case of farhana, it seems to be the inevitable case. If Monpura can secure the success of a hit movie, then you might find farhana as one of the biggest stars of big screen.

Release of Monpura- Delayed again?

The release of Monpura seems to be postponed once again. The long waited movie was expected to get release at the end of this year. But now it seems not to be the case. There is no sign of release or promotional from the producer 'Mashranga Production'.

Chanchal chowdhury and Farhana Mili in Monpura

The shooting of Monpura started on June 2007 and finished successfully by February, 2008. Then it was expected to get release on April, 2008. But for some reason it was not released then. The first exhibition of this movie was held on august,2008- which was only for invited guests. so the making and post production tasks are already finished. then it was very expected to get release on Eid-ul-Fitr. Many people was actually looking for the theaters where they can see the movie. But unfortunately, wasn't able to find that.

After that, it was almost certain that the movie will be released on or before Eid-ul-Azha. But there is no sign of release of Monpura before Eid-Ul-Azha and industry insiders said that there are some 9 movies in queue for release on Eid-ul-Azha and Monpura in not on that list.

Though Monpura has made an unbelievable hype before release but its distribution was always been questionable. Even the official website of Monpura- www.monpura.com was not maintained the way it should have been. It is been unavailable for around 2 months( till 13th November, 2008). The distribution policy of 'Monpura' reminds us the fact that- 'its more difficult to meet the hype rather that creating it'. If Monpura fail to keep the promise that it has shown through its wonderful songs and attractive trailers then it would be really unfortunate for Bangla movie.

Wallpaper Monpura 13