Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ has been receiving raving reviews from critics and fans alike since the day of its premiere. The film was released on Zee5 on the 23rd of May and it is being considered by many as the finest performance by Bajpayee.
Apart from the huge appreciation and admiration, the Apoorv Singh Karki directorial has gained another feather on the cap. Reportedly, ‘Bandaa’ has recorded the highest viewership from Zee5 within 24 hours of the release. It is, without any doubt, one of the most successful films of the year.
‘Bandaa’ or ‘Sirf ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ tells the story of advocate Solanki, who fought against celebrity lawyers who were trying to defend a self-proclaimed godman convicted with rape of a minor. With amazing writing, direction and above all, acting, Bandaa is tagged by many as a masterpiece.
Archana Anand, the Chief Business Officer in Zee5 has stated, “Within just 24 hours of its release, the film has garnered a tremendous viewership, making it the biggest Hindi film opener of the year in the US and recording the highest day 1 viewership for a ZEE5 original movie globally this year. This reinforces our commitment to bringing the finest South Asian entertainment to cinema lovers worldwide.”
Vinod Bhanushali, the producer and Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee5 have expressed their excitement on the news too. Such extraordinary success in the global market for a Hindi film is quite unprecedented for the platform. Even after garnering huge views on its premiere day, which is a weekday, Bandaa continued to gain popularity through word-of-mouth and the views are still counting.