Mumbai: Directors Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao have recently expressed their pride and satisfaction as their 2016 romantic drama, “Sanam Teri Kasam,” has finally received the recognition it truly deserves.
The film starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane in the lead roles, has made a historic return to the box office, emerging as the highest-earning film this weekend.
Speaking about the film’s re-release in theatres, the director duo told IANS, “We are absolutely thrilled to see one of our cherished films, Sanam Teri Kasam, make a historic return to the box office. Its overwhelming response, surpassing records, and emerging as the highest-earning re-released film in its opening weekend stand as a testament to its emotional story and the lasting connection it has built with its audience over time. This journey has been nothing short of remarkable, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported the film. I truly believe the film has finally received the recognition it deserves.”
As per reports, “Sanam Teri Kasam,” re-released on 7th February, opened at Rs 4.25 crore on its first day (Friday) at the box office, followed by an impressive jump in numbers to Rs 5.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 6 crore on Sunday. This took its opening weekend collection to Rs 15.75 crore, over 170% higher than its original lifetime earnings.
The romantic drama is written and directed by Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao. The film is produced by Deepak Mukut, with music by Himesh Reshammiya.
Celebrating the film’s box-office win, Harshvardhan Rane narrated an interesting story behind his casting.
Talking to IANS, the actor shared how the casting was already done for his part as he was 4 months late into the auditions. However, when he learnt about the film, he requested the makers to take a look at his audition. It didn’t matter to him if the makers rejected him after the audition but he just wanted to perform in front of them.
“I have begged and pleaded to get this film. Of course, I was extremely convinced about the role. I reached the audition 4 months late and the casting was already done. They asked me to leave the office and not to waste my time. I said, ‘Please, just watch my audition. I am ready to do it here’. They said, ‘You are wasting your time because the guy, who has been selected, is sitting in the next office. And the hero is reading the script’. I said, ‘Sir, I am not asking you to change anything. My request is that you just let me do an audition and throw it away’. After a lot of requests, he agreed and his assistant Ravi ji took my audition,” Rane shared.
