Money Back Guarantee
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFaisal Qureshi[1]
Written byFaisal Qureshi
Produced byZain Farooqi
StarringSee cast
CinematographyCalvin Keehoe
Edited byGame Over Productions
Music byTyler Westen
Production
companies
Zashko Films
Game Over Productions
Distributed byIMGC Global (Pakistan)
Zashko Films (Worldwide)
Release date
  • 21 April 2023 (2023-04-21)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Box officeRs. 38.03 crore (US$1.3 million)[2]

Money Back Guarantee is a 2023 Pakistani crime comedy film written and directed by Faisal Qureshi (in his feature directorial debut). The film features an ensemble cast featuring Fawad Khan, Ayesha Omer, Hina Dilpazir, Ali Safina, Wasim Akram, Shayan Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Gohar Rasheed, and Jan Rambo.[3] The film was scheduled for release on 22 May 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie release was postponed.[4] The film's musical score is composed by Tyler Westen.

The film was released worldwide on 21 April 2023[5] and received mixed reviews from critics, which criticized Qureshi's direction, and the screenplay; while its humor, characters, and visual effects were met with polarized responses. Critics, however, praised the performance of Khan, and the soundtrack.[6]

Premise

In an effort to lift themselves out of their impoverished circumstances, a gang of amateur thieves decide to rob a bank in between an ongoing manager election.

Cast

Additionally, Ayesha Omar, Ali Safina, Shaniera Akram, Aqdas Waseem, Adnan Jaffar, Shayan Khan, Javed Sheikh, Ali Rehman Khan, Faysal Quraishi, Hajra Yamin, Muniba Mazari, George Fulton, Mubeen Gabol, Syed Furqan Danish, Syeda Marium Batool, Khadija Arshad, Ataullah Jan, Ukasha Gul, Waheed Khan Lala, and Ahsan Rahim have been cast in undisclosed roles.[7][8][9][3]

Filming

The filming took place in the end of 2019. The film has been shot in Karachi, while some parts have been shot in Thailand.[10] The filming of the film, along with the soundtrack, was completed within 40 days.[11]

Release

On 6 September 2022, it was announced that film will be released worldwide on 21 April 2023. The official teaser was released on 9 September 2022.[12]

Music

The soundtrack for the movie was composed by Tyler Westen, a Hollywood music composer. The songs are written by Shani Arshad, a Pakistani film music director and songwriter and Asfar Hussain, the lead vocalist of Bayaan.[13] The movie features three songs which were recorded in Karachi, Lahore and New York.[14]

Box office

In its opening week, the movie grossed an impressive PKR 18.36 Crores. In less than 2 weeks it has positively made a whopping 25 crore and is still going strong at the cinema. The latest Box Office Figures collected for the films 3rd week is 30 Crore Plus (Source: Pak Filmy YouTube Channel) it is being well received by audience domestically and abroad. In relation to its budget of 12 crore and its present collection of 30 crore plus it has become a Super Hit. Currently still going strong in its 3rd week. According to Lol Scream, after a successful five-week run, the movie's gross stands at an impressive PKR 38.03 Crore.[2]

  • Movie Budget: 12 Crore PKR.
  • Box Office Collection Domestic: 31.62 Crore PKR.
  • Box Office Collection Overseas: 6.41 Crore PKR.

References

  1. ↑ "Fawad Khan signs his next film, Money Back Guarantee". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 Patrick, Julia (27 April 2023). "Money Back Guarantee Box Office Collection - Worldwide". Lol Scream. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  3. 1 2 H, Faisal Ali (30 January 2020). "Meet The Complete 28 Member Cast Of 'Money Back Guarantee' money back guarantee pakistani film". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Money Back Guarantee (2020 film)". The Express Tribune. 26 October 2019.
  5. ↑ Sajid, Zeeshan (6 September 2022). "Release Announcement". Instagram. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  6. ↑ Bhutto, Salima (26 April 2023). "Criticism on Characters". MMnews.tv.
  7. ↑ H, Faisal Ali (30 January 2020). "Meet The Complete 28 Member Cast Of 'Money Back Guarantee' money back guarantee pakistani film". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  8. ↑ "Wasim, Shaniera all set to make screen debut in Money Back Guarantee". 92 News HD Plus. 13 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  9. ↑ "Shaniera Akram reveals what it's like working on her debut film". Images. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  10. ↑ "Wasim Akram-starrer 'Money Back Guarantee' wraps up shoot". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  11. ↑ Kamran, Qaisar. "Money Back Guarantee wraps up shooting in just 40 days". Samaa TV. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  12. ↑ Money Back Guarantee Official Teaser, retrieved 9 September 2022
  13. ↑ "Wasim Akram and Fawad Khan film song for 'Money Back Guarantee'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  14. ↑ "Money Back Guarantee wraps up shooting in just 40 days". Samaa TV. Retrieved 11 August 2020.


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