JPNA 2 becomes first movie ever to surpass Rs500 mln mark at domestic box office

Dunya News

Saeed has certainly played major role in reviving the Pakistani cinema.

(Web Desk) - Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa-starrer Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 has unlocked another milestone as it became the first movie ever in Pakistani market—be it national or international—to surpass whooping Rs500 million mark in the domestic box office.

Extending its dream run at the ticket window, the movie has minted mammoth Rs160 mln from the international box office thus taking overall business tally to record-breaking Rs660 million mark.

If the current trend continues, the lifetime business of movie can touch magical Rs700 million mark thus setting new benchmark for the local movie makers.

With back-to-back hits, Saeed has arguably played decisive role in reviving the Pakistani cinema. He would next feature in ‘Loofar’.