Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Gazprom – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
The musical comedy topped the Russian box office for December 11-14, grossing 121.8 million rubles*. The film was distributed by Central Partnership (part of Gazprom-Media Holding).
"We made this film from the start with a wide release in mind. We understood that transferring television success to cinema isn't an automatic process. Ticket sales can't be 'transferred' from ratings; they have to be earned. So we didn't create a television special, but a full-fledged cinematic event—with a strong cast, large-scale musical numbers, our signature humor, and a sense of impending celebration."
Tina Kandelaki, Deputy General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding, Director of the TNT TV channel
The plot centers on the incredible love story of Shurik and Nina, transporting viewers into a kaleidoscope of Soviet and world cinema. The leading roles are played by Timur Batrutdinov, Marina Kravets, and Garik Martirosyan. This is a continuation of TNT's New Year's tradition: the channel previously aired parodies "The Self-Irony of Fate," "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Everything!" and "The Undiamond Arm," combining nostalgia with modern humor.
The film's television premiere on TNT is December 31.
*Data from the Unified Automated Information System (EAIS)
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