TEHRAN -- Iranian cinemas attracted 422,313 moviegoers and generated 50.527 billion tomans ($187,137) in box office revenue during the 34th week of the year, despite a two-day nationwide closure for the religious observance of the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra (SA).
According to figures released by the Cinema City Institute, the reporting period ran from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Nov. 13, with cinemas closed Nov. 12 and 13. Total box office revenue reached approximately $187,137, calculated at an exchange rate of 270,000 tomans to the dollar.
Scholarship, directed by Borzoo Niknejad, dominated the box office, attracting 192,671 moviegoers and accounting for nearly 46 percent of all admissions during the week. Khanoom Valede followed with 87,396 admissions.
The animated feature Savior Ship, directed by Hadi Muhammadian, ranked third with 36,608 admissions. Bi-Dar (Killing Without Killing), directed by Hussein Amiri-Domari, placed fourth with 28,688 admissions, while Bamboolak 2, directed by Muhammad Matin Ojani, rounded out the top five with 17,038 admissions.
Among exhibition venues, Tehran’s Kourosh Cinema Complex topped the rankings with 17,734 admissions. Iran Mall Cinema Complex followed with 14,902, while Ecomall Cinema Complex in Karaj ranked third with 9,209. Tehran’s Hadish Cinema Complex placed fourth with 8,739 admissions, followed by Honarshahr Aftab Cinema Complex in Shiraz with 8,518.
The figures, recorded by SAMFA, Iran’s Cinema Sales and Screening Management System, reflect nationwide theatrical admissions during the 34th week of the year. The two-day cinema closure contributed to a shortened exhibition period.