Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor’s 102 Not Out to release in China on November 30
Amitabh Bachchan’s last film before Thugs of Hindostan, i.e. 102 Not Out is gearing up for its release in China. The film, directed by Umesh Shukla will open in China market on November 30, marking Sony Pictures Entertainment India’s debut in China.
Based on a stage play by Saumya Joshi and directed by Umesh Shukla, 102 Not Out features Amitabh as a boisterous 102-year-old father to his conventional 76-year-old son played by Rishi. The film revolves around the father's aim of breaking the record for being the world's oldest person, a title held by a Chinese man.
"At Sony Pictures India, we are excited to foray into China market with '102 Not Out'," Vivek Krishnani, MD, Sony Pictures Entertainment India, said in a statement.
"Indian films with a strong emotional core have done extremely well in the region and have resonated with the audiences there. '102 Not Out' received much love from the audiences in India and across the world - and we are excited to now take this heartwarming tale of a father and son to the Chinese audiences," he added.
Produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment Films India, Treetop Entertainment and Shukla's Benchmark Pictures, the film released in India on May 4. It minted Rs 81 crores at the box office, being made on the budget of Rs 25 crore. It has been officially declared a hit.
