Wrong No.

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Wrong No.
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Yasir Nawaz
Screenplay byYasir Nawaz
Mohsin Ali
Story byYasir Nawaz
Produced byHassan Zia
Yasir Nawaz
Nida Yasir
Starring Danish Taimoor
Sohai Ali Abro
Janita Asma
Javed Sheikh
Qavi Khan
Shafqat Cheema
Danish Nawaz
Tooba Siddiqui
Nadeem Jafri
CinematographyZahid Hussain
Edited byRizwan AQ
Music byWaqar Ali
Production
company
YNH Films
Distributed by ARY Films
20th Century Studios
Release date
  • 18 July 2015 (2015-07-18)
Running time
127 Minutes
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
BudgetRs. 5 crore (US$170,000)
Box officeRs. 30.25 crore (US$1.0 million)

Wrong No. (also written as Wrong Number) is a 2015 Pakistani romantic comedy film [1] directed by Yasir Nawaz (in his feature directorial debut) [2] [3] and co-produced by Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir and Hassan Zia under the production banner YNH Films. [4] It is the first installment in the Wrong No. film series. The film features Javed Sheikh, Danish Taimoor, Nadeem Jaffri, Danish Nawaz, Shafqat Cheema, Sohai Ali Abro and Janita Asma in lead roles. [5]

Contents

The film was released by ARY Films in cinemas nationwide on 18 July 2015 (Eid ul-Fitr). [6] In its opening weekend, it took in Rs. 251 (87¢ US) at the local box office.

Plot

The story revolves around Sallu (Danish Taimoor) who hopes to make it big in showbiz someday. However, his plans have to face the wrath of his father Haji Aba (Javed Sheikh), a family inherited butcher who wants his son to either join the other men of the family and be a butcher or get some government job. Laila (Sohai Ali Abro) is the girl next door, who has a thing for Sallu but Sallu is not interested in her and wants to focus on his career.

While Sallu's story is set in Karachi, there is another track in Lahore featuring Haya (Janita Asma) who flies to Karachi to receive Shehryar (also Danish Taimoor) who arrives from Sydney and is all set to succeed his grandfather and run the company Haya works at. Meanwhile, a dreaded don Shera (Shafqat Cheema) hatches a plan to kidnap Sheheryar for his wealth and sends his top but lazy and fool henchmen (Danish Nawaz and Nauman Jaffery). However, this is in vain as his henchmen are betraying him to take his place in order. Then the story gets a bit twisted and the Wrong Number-ness kicks in.

Cast

Production

Marketing

The film's marketing and distribution rights are held by ARY Films. Speaking with ARY News, the director/producer stated that he was happy and delighted at the support that ARY Digital Network had provided him with and that he was looking forward to the film's release on Eid-ul-Fitr. [7] On 13 April 2015 first look posters were released online by ARY Films. [8] [9] On 15 March, the teaser trailer was revealed on TV channels under ARY Digital Network. [10] [11] Three more posters were revealed on 21 April. A controversial poster featuring Danish Nawaz and characters was revealed on 19 May. On 18 May, another character poster was revealed featuring Shafqat Cheema with his gang, playing the villain's role in the film. The theatrical trailer was revealed on 3 June by TV channels under ARY Digital Network. [12] [13] Two video songs, "Selfiyan" and "Kundi", were released on 15 June, which received a negative response on social media.

In reply to critics, the director said, "When we started writing the film even then we knew we would get good reviews, and we will come across bad people. But the best thing about a making a film is that it’s either a hit or a flop. Either way you find out if the audience liked it or not." [14] Renowned Indian film producer Mahesh Bhatt and Vishal Bhardwaj recorded video messages specifically urging people to watch this film. [15] [16] On the film's release, Javed Sheikh also recorded a video inviting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to watch this film in the cinema. [17]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Waqar Ali. [18] [19]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Selfiyan"Elia Waqar3:25
2."Nachay Mann" Sara Raza & Nabeel Shaukat Ali 4:17
3."Kundi" Humaira Channa 3:29
4."Koi Bata De"Faisal Khan3:00
5."Dheeray Dheeray" Sara Raza & Nabeel Shaukat Ali 4:27
6."Bhaag Ja" Asrar 5:19
Total length:23:57

Release

The film was premiered in Lahore on 13 July [20] and in Karachi on 15 July 2015. [21] The film released across Pakistan on 79 screens competing Bajrangi Bhaijan and Bin Roye. [22] It also screened in the UK on 26 July and in the UAE on 6 August. Wrong No. was to release in India at a later date. The film was scheduled to be released in the US on 11 December 2015.

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It is the small moments and performances by the side actors that make an otherwise ordinary film a joyride. Beyond that, it is a test of your bladder and brain, whatever lets go first." [23]

Asad Haroon of Dispatch News Desk said, "Wrong Number is a slapstick comedy filled with humor. One can't stop laughing throughout the movie and the dialogues are pretty well written and up to the mark. The script of the movie wasn’t predictable that much but the dialogues were totally unpredictable and funny to such an extent that one could say that I didn't see that coming. The production quality of Wrong number is not that great as of Bin Roye but the screen is pretty bright of wrong number." [24]

Box office

The film had a 90% opening day, registering Rs. 0.75 crore (US$26,000). The film was almost 95-100% in the next two days, taking the Eid weekend total to Rs. 251 crore (US$8.7 million). Tuesday was again a holiday due to Eid, and the film was again 95-100% on Tuesday as it collected Rs. 92 million (US$320,000). Wednesday was the first working day for the film, but it yet registered 90% occupancies, collecting Rs. 75 million (US$260,000) on Wednesday. The film collected Rs. 70 million (US$240,000) on Thursday. The film was again 95% on the second weekend as it collected Rs. 2.5 crore (US$87,000), taking the total to Rs. 10.55 crore (US$370,000). In the UK Rs. 0.45 crore (US$16,000) until the second weekend.

Accolades

CeremonyCategoryRecipientResult
15th Lux Style Awards Best FilmWrong No.Nominated
Best Actor Danish Taimoor Nominated
Best Actress Sohai Ali Abro Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Javed Sheikh Won

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