Their genres of filmmaking may be poles apart, but Sajid Nadiadwala seems to have found inspiration in Karan Johar. It seems the Housefull 2 producer is mighty impressed with KJo’s crafty strategy of releasing Agneepath on Republic Day, despite it not being a Friday. Looking at the film’s stellar opening at the box-office, one can tell for sure that Karan’s master-stroke has paid off.
So now Sajid too is aiming for a Good Friday release for his film in order to cash in on the extended weekend. A trade veteran says, “Housefull 2 seems to be having a lot going for it. It has not one but two holidays in its extended four-day weekend. While Mahavir Jayanti falls on Thursday (April 5), when the film releases, the very next day is Good Friday. Post that there is Saturday and Sunday which are anyways the prime dates for biggest returns.”