Laila Majnu (2018 film)

Laila Majnu
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySajid Ali
Screenplay byImtiaz Ali
Sajid Ali
Produced byEkta Kapoor
Shobha Kapoor
Preety Ali
StarringTriptii Dimri
Avinash Tiwary
CinematographySayak Bhattacharya
Edited byPrathamesh Chande
Music bySongs:
Niladri Kumar
Joi Barua
Alif
Background Score:
Hitesh Sonik
Production
companies
Release date
  • 7 September 2018 (2018-09-07)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest.₹2.18–3.25 crore (Initial run)[a]
₹11.5 crore (re-release)[5]

Laila Majnu (Hindi pronunciation: [lɛːlaː mədʒnuː]) is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Avinash Tiwary and newcomer Tripti Dimri. It is directed by Sajid Ali, presented by Imtiaz Ali and co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Preety Ali.[6][7][8][9] The film is a contemporary retelling of the story of Layla and Majnun.

Released theatrically on 7 September 2018, the film met with lukewarm response and failed commercially at the box office. But in later years, it received positive reviews for its story, cast performances and soundtrack, garnering critical acclaim. Following its digital release, some outlets even assigned the film cult status.[10] After the re-release of the film in 2024, it is now a box office success.

  1. ^ Sharma, Devansh. "Laila Majnu box office collection: Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary's film surpasses original run of ₹2.18 cr in 4 days". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ^ Wadhwa, Aman. "This film had no stars, bombed at box office, earned just Rs 3.2 crore, then became hit after..." Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Laila Majnu Box Office Collection till Now | Box Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. ^ Ganguly, Risha (11 August 2024). "Triptii Dimri-Avinash Tiwary's Laila Majnu Set To Become FIRST Hindi Film To Achieve This Box Office Milestone". Times Now. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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  6. ^ "Ekta Kapoor shifts gears with Imtiaz Ali's 'Laila Majnu'". 7 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Laila Majnu has less logic and more passion: Imtiaz Ali". 23 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali Brings Madness, Love and Bullets Together".
  9. ^ "Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali is back, this time, with the 'baap' of all tragic love stories". 7 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Imtiaz Ali: 'Laila Majnu' is an unsafe film to make – Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 August 2018.


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