Kumaran Naidu’s Broken Promises 4-Ever Hits Rim At Box Office In Just 3 Days

Broken Promises 4-Ever’, by award-winning director, producer, and scriptwriter, Kumaran Naidu, raked in R1 million at the box office, after opening on 27 July, in just three days at 15 sites. The film is the fourth instalment in the popular ‘Broken Promises’ franchise, which revolves around the Singh and Padayachee families.

Writer, Director Kumaran Naidu

“Fans have been raving on social media and showing their support in cinema where they had the chance to meet the cast, as well as the director, Kumaran Naidu, and producer Fadeen Mia,” says Helen Kuun, MD of Indigenous Film Distribution. “The film was the number one ticket seller at Gateway Ster Kinekor, and was also ranked number 6 on the Industry Top 10 for the weekend. It’s done phenomenally well and we are adding an additional five sites on 3 August, based on public demand.”

‘Broken Promises 4-Ever’ was also the best performing film at Cinecentre Midlands, Cinecentre Suncoast, Trade Route Mall NM, Carnival City SK, Cornubia Mall NM and Galleria NM and Gateway SK this past weekend, with more attendances than Hollywood blockbusters ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ at these venues.

The film follows the antics of the Padayachee family and all the favourite characters from the previous movies, Amsugi, Reuben, Saras, Bommi, and others are back. It’s a modern take on the dysfunctional family, and deals with issues between in-laws, which are typical for most Indian homes, and indeed many homes in general, according to Naidu.

“This is the first time a Broken Promises film has been available widely on the big screen,” Naidu says. “The first two were straight to DVD and the third one did a limited cinema run. We are truly overwhelmed and incredibly happy with the audience response. The film will now be available at additional cinemas to make sure the public can get to see it.”

‘Broken Promises 4-Ever’ follows a format similar to that of previous films in the franchise, but reverses the roles. The focus is now on the relationship between father-in-law and son-in-law.

“It also looks at between Hindis and Tamils, and between people from different religious backgrounds,” says Naidu. “Many people will be able to relate to this story as they wonder what the solution will eventually be for a poor couple who basically have everything working against them.”

Amsugi’s (Kogie Naidoo) grandson, Mandoza (Theshen Naicker), is desperate to get married. But he is afraid of making the mistakes his father Reuben (Neel Pillay) made when he met Mandoza’s mother. However, Mandoza is rejected by Skye (Kajol Sewgobind), his girlfriend, as she feels that he needs to ask her father, Kallan (Kumaran Naidu), for permission. Skye is also concerned that they are rushing into things as she has not yet met Mandoza’s family.

A trip to Durban takes place, with everybody excited to receive Mandoza. Unfortunately for him, all his plans to make a good impression on Kallan go down the drain. On top of that, Kallan is not happy about Skye being involved with a non-Christian.

As usual, Amsugi starts her antics again, just as she once did with Natasha,  Mandoza’s mother; she not only tells Skye that they need to start preparing for the couple’s wedding, but she also tells her exactly how she should be doing so. Unfortunately for her, Amsugi does not realise that the headstrong Skye is not one to be trifled with.

“The films was shot in Verulam, Phoenix, Tongaat and the Durban CBD,” says Mia. “The franchise  been extremely popular with audiences. They love the shenanigans of the Singhs and Padayachees, and the crazy comedy of Kumaran’s approach to film. We are delighted that while it’s a story about Indian in-laws, it’s obviously speaking to everyone who has ever had family troubles.”

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