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`Being Cyrus' breaks new grounds

<36,2,,,,,,2>"Being Cyrus", Saif Ali Khan's first all English movie seems to have done more than just mark his foray into a completely new language. The movie might have not got rave reviews, but it did manage to attract considerable crowds over the weekend.

The highest ever grosser on a weekend in terms of an Indian English release, the movie has seen over two lakh people coming to watch it. While it might have not much competition in that field, it has certainly led the pack. Distributed by PVR Cinemas, the movie grossed more than Rs. 2 crores all over India in just three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Of the total money, PVR Cinemas now spread far across the country, has contributed 25 per cent of the all-India share.

A film for a niche audience, the language of "Being Cyrus" is not the only reason for its non mainstream appeal. A psychological thriller, the film focuses on the darker side of human nature.

With a big star cast from Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Boman Irani and Simone Singh, the movie is quirky and revolves around a Parsi family.

Directed by Homi Adajania, his directorial debut, "Being Cyrus" might not be a film that critics would write glowing tributes about, but it does indicate the arrival of small budget films with twisted humour in the glittering Indian silver screen. -- Mandira Nayar

-- Mandira Nayar

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