Salman's 'Kick' to hit over 5,000 theatres in India, 43 countries to screen film

Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan’s ‘Kick’ is set to kick up a storm. The action thriller will hit over 5,000 screens in India on Friday as well as 42 other countries including non-traditional markets like France, Germany, Morocco and Maldives. [caption id=“attachment_1632171” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Salman Khan’s ‘Kick’ will hit over 5000 theatres. Agencies[/caption] “Yes, Kick is one of the films which will get the widest release. In India, the film has got around 4,400 screens and close to 700 screens abroad, which is outstanding,” distributor Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines told IANS. If the film’s high point is Salman, there is another highlight, it marks the direction debut of Sajid Nadiadwala who has produced potboilers like Housefull, Heropanti, 2 States and Highway. The makers are hoping to cash in on the Eid celebrations by releasing it during the festive season. “This time Salman Khan is back on Eid with Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kick and we are hoping to recreate the magic and success of his earlier movies during this period,” said Amrita Pandey, VP and Head, Marketing & Distribution, Studios, Disney India. “It will release in over 42 countries, which includes non-traditional markets like France, Germany, Morocco and Maldives. “We are also exploring delayed releases in Egypt, Taiwan and China. Eid is a family occasion and we want to give people a reason to celebrate it with ‘Kick’,” added Amrita. The advance bookings for Kick started on Wednesday and Rajesh Thadani says that the data promises a bumper opening for the movie which stars Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez as the female lead. “As far as the advance bookings are concerned, they are going on in full swing, be it single screens or multiplex. I am confident the film will have a bumper opening,” he said. Sanjay Ghai from Mukta Arts Delhi said, “The Friday shows have already been booked and we hope the film will be beyond a blockbuster.” According to reports, Kick is sold out in Dubai too. In the past, Salman’s Eid releases Wanted and Ek Tha Tiger turned out to be money spinners. IANS