Nollywood’s newest launch, Farmer’s Bride, has achieved a major milestone, surpassing N100 million in ticket gross sales after simply over two weeks on the field workplace.
In accordance with figures from the Nigerian field workplace, the movie has grossed N103 million as of yesterday, making it the thirty eighth Nollywood film to hit the N100 million mark and the ninth Nollywood launch in 2024 to realize this distinction.
The movie first made headlines when it grossed N89 million inside 12 days of its launch on September 27, 2024.
It additionally held the title of the highest-grossing Nollywood film with N38 million in its opening weekend for an 18-rated film this year, rating because the fourth-highest-grossing Nollywood film general for a gap weekend in 2024. Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Jack’enneth Opukeme, Farmer’s Bride continues to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and highly effective performances.
Set in Eighties Ibadan, Farmer’s Bride tells the story of Odun, a rich however lonely farmer who seeks companionship via marriage to a younger bride, Funmi.
Nonetheless, their relationship is strained, main Funmi right into a forbidden affair with Odun’s nephew.
The results of this betrayal set the stage for a haunting story of affection, deception, and the supernatural.
The movie’s wealthy storyline and interval setting supply a poignant exploration of private and cultural conflicts in Nigerian society.
What to know
- The forged options a number of notable Nollywood stars, together with Tobi Bakre (Gangs of Lagos), Gbubemi Ejeye (Far From Residence), Femi Department (Home of Gaa), Mercy Aigbe (Ada Omo Mummy), Efe Irele (L.I.F.E), and Wumi Toriola (Aburo).
- Their performances, marked by depth and authenticity, have been instrumental in bringing the characters to life, contributing to the movie’s success.
- Kene Okwuosa, Co-founder and Group CEO of Filmhouse Group, the father or mother firm of FilmOne Studios, which produced the film, expressed delight within the movie’s achievements.
“At FilmOne Studios, we’re devoted to telling genuine African tales that resonate with audiences each domestically and globally,” Okwuosa mentioned.
He added that Farmer’s Bride underscores FilmOne Studios’ dedication to high-quality storytelling, following the success of its earlier movie, Adire.
Farmer’s Bride not solely strengthens the place of FilmOne Studios as a pacesetter within the African movie business but additionally highlights the rising world attraction of Nollywood’s artistic output.
With a charming narrative, stellar performances, and the common themes of affection and betrayal, the movie guarantees to proceed its profitable run on the field workplace whereas contributing to the rising worldwide recognition of Nigerian cinema.
