Exclusive: A thriller film by Saudi director Ali Al-Kalthami Night courier (representative) attracted 605,000 fans at home and grossed $7.5 million at the box office after its release last December, a first for a local thriller in the region.
The film is the latest production from Riyadh-based TV 11, which broke Saudi box office records last year with its blockbuster wrestling comedy. Star. This film sold nearly 1 million tickets for a total of $11 million at home.
Night courier is the first feature from Telfaz11 co-founder Kalthami, who first achieved fame due to his viral YouTube videos that garnered billions of views before Saudi Arabia’s 35-year cinema ban was lifted in 2017.
“representative The film not only broke records, but also introduced a new genre to the Saudi box office scene. “The overwhelming support from our audience shows a growing appetite for diverse narratives and narrative style,” Al-Kalthami said.
“This achievement not only celebrates Mundouf’s success, but also instills confidence in Saudi films of all genres and moods.”
The drama stars popular local actor Mohamed Al-Dakhi in his first non-comedy role as a night courier (mandob) who falls into the city’s underworld while struggling to raise money for his ailing father’s healthcare.
Other actors include Ars Hajjar Al-Shammari, Muhammad Al-Tawyan, Muhammad Al-Qarawi and Sarah Taiba.
Filmed entirely in Riyadh, this production was produced by Studio 11 TV and supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation and Muvi Studios.
The executive producers are Alaa Faden, Wael Abu Mansour, and Muhammad Al-Hamoud, and the film’s producers are Abdul Rahman Jarash Al-Qahtani, along with Shawqi Kniss. Co-written by Kalthami and Al-Qarawi. He recently received credits as co-director on the film.
The film is distributed by Front Row Arabia, a joint venture between distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Muvi Cinemas.