Revenue Crisis Hits the Film 'The Lady' and Mona Zaki Sends a Message to Her Audience as 'The Lady' Declines at the Box Office

Mona Zaki faces a new crisis with her latest film 'The Lady', following a noticeable drop in box office revenues in recent days, which has placed it on the list of films scheduled to be withdrawn from theaters, despite only six weeks having passed since its release.

The film recorded revenues of only 13,500 Egyptian pounds in its last days of showing, with 99 tickets sold, according to reports, causing a significant shock to the cast and the actress herself.

Criticism Since the Film's Announcement

This is not the first time Mona Zaki has faced controversy, as she has been attacked by some social media pages and critics for portraying the character of 'The Star of the East', Umm Kulthum, which added extra pressure on the film since its announcement.

Mona Zaki Thanks Her Audience for Their Support

Amid the crisis, Mona Zaki made sure to send a message to her audience via her Instagram account after the second private screening of the film, expressing her appreciation for the support the work has received from the audience and her fellow artists. She wrote:
"The official premiere of the film 'The Lady' in Egypt... I have been overwhelmed by all the love and support from everyone who watched the film... Thank you all so much for your support."
The screening was attended by a large number of art and media stars, and there was widespread interaction on social media platforms from fans of the film and the actors.

The Cast

Mona Zaki stars in the film alongside a selection of stars, including Mohamed Farag, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Tamer Nabil, and Sayed Ragab, in addition to a large number of guest stars. The film is written by Ahmed Mourad and directed by Marwan Hamed, making it one of the most anticipated works in Egyptian cinema this season.