Aaila Jaadoo! Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta Starrer ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ To Re-Release, REVEALS Rakesh Roshan; Here’s When And Where To Watch (Details Inside)
The movie's release in August 2003 defied all expectations, becoming a cult classic and leaving a lasting impact on audiences. As a celebration of its enduring charm, PVR Inox will re-release ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ on August 4 across 30 locations, allowing spectators to relive the enchantment on the big screen.
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Director Rakesh Roshan expressed his joy in an interview, sharing his intentions to honor the film's legacy by giving viewers the chance to experience it anew in theaters. He says, “The team at PVR Inox reached out to us to celebrate 20 years of ‘Koi Mil Gaya’. I was very happy to know of their plans and we have jointly decided to re-release the film on August 4th across 30 cities in India. The idea is to relive the film's nostalgia and re-release it in PVR Inox cinemas. We hope the re-release marks a family outing with parents taking their kids to cinema halls and introducing the new generation to Jaadoo while the parents reminisce memories of watching the film 20 years ago."
He continues by saying it's strange to receive praise for the movie even 20 years after its debut. “We set out to make ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ as a children's film that would be enjoyed by the kids and also entertain their families. It was a risk I was taking as a filmmaker introducing a Sci-fi film with an alien, but the audience response was my biggest reward. It was satisfying and strengthened my belief as a filmmaker to keep making films on different genres, storylines and keep experimenting,” he shares.
Rakesh Roshan is fully aware of all the online debates around the movie and its references to popular culture. "20 years later, I still hear about ‘Koi Mil Gaya’, whether it's social media creators recreating Rohit's (Hrithik's character in the film) dialogues or references to Jaadoo whenever an alleged Alien is spotting around the world, a sonic boom event heard from the sky, or the various memes on 'Om om om' or 'Dhoop' across the internet." Knowing that Koi Mil Gaya is still entrenched in the minds of the viewers after 20 years is a really wonderful sensation," he said.
Produced by Rakesh Roshan's FilmKraft Production, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ features an impressive ensemble cast, including Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Rekha, Johnny Lever, Rajat Bedi, Prem Chopra, and talented child artists Hansika Motwani and Anuj Pandit Sharma. The movie is known for its unique blend of sci-fi and musical elements and is India's first superhero film, laying the foundation for the successful Krrish franchise that followed.
With its multi-genre approach and the continuation of characters and storylines in subsequent installments, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and the ‘Krrish’ franchise hold a special place in Indian cinema, captivating audiences for two decades and reaffirming their status as timeless classics. The re-release of ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ is an opportunity for fans and new viewers alike to experience the magic and wonder of this beloved film on the big screen once more.
