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Hindi movie ‘Brilliant Idea’ Opens to Full

Houses in AMC Cinemas Across U.S.

NEERAJ DHAR
New Brunswick, NJ
he Hindi feature film Brilliant
Idea was released in the United
TStates on Friday, May 29, 2026,
through the AMC Theatre chain, the
world’s largest movie theatre chain.
The film was released simultaneously
in several states across the U.S., in-
cluding New Jersey, Indiana, Florida,
North Carolina, and Texas. The audi-
ence response has been overwhelming.
In New Jersey, the film witnessed
House Full shows over the opening
weekend at AMC New Brunswick 18.
Even more remarkable was the House trademark neck-turning mannerisms,
Full weekday matinee show at 3:10 is brilliantly portrayed by Sukhwinder
p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Such Singh. The roles of Punjab’s “Brilliant
an achievement is rare in the film in- Idea” brothers, Chander and Rajesh,
dustry, as most people are usually at played by Bollywood actors Chander
work during weekday afternoons. Mohan and Rajesh Prasher, have also
Speaking about the film’s suc- become audience favorites.
cess, Director Rabinder Parasher In addition, the film’s editing by
said, “We are blessed by the blessings Tijo Thankachan and the original back-
of Lord Shiva. AMC Cinemas agreed ground score by Vinu Thomas have re-
to screen our film across the Unit- ceived widespread praise from viewers.
ed States, and we are truly grateful The New Jersey trio of Director
for this opportunity. As the world’s Rabinder Parasher and Producers J.S.
largest theatre chain, AMC does not King and Tarun Kumar Ricky have
screen every film, but they appreciat- successfully fulfilled their promise of
ed our project and agreed to release it providing a platform for Indian-Amer-
in their theatres nationwide. I am also ican actors by helping establish an In-
thankful to our film distributor, Mr. dian-American film industry in New
Geo Abraham of Clapboard Enter- Jersey. This achievement reflects the
tainments Inc., who made every effort vision they shared with the Indian
to ensure the successful release of our community in the United States, par-
film through AMC across the U.S.” ticularly with the people of New Jersey,
Audiences are appreciating a before the film’s production began.
unique style of performance referred Last but not least, legendary Bol-
to as “Rabinder Acting,” which has lywood playback singer Kumar Sanu
been successfully brought out by Di- has played a significant role in the
rector Rabinder Parasher from the film’s popularity by lending his voice
film’s cast. One of the major high- to the title song. The song is written by
lights of the film is that audiences lyricist Rajesh Prasher and composed
are describing it as a complete family by music director Chander Mohan.
entertainer and are responding posi- Above all, the teachings and
tively to the social message delivered blessings of Lord Shiva, which are
at the end of the story. woven into the film’s narrative, stand
The public verdict is that, in to- out as one of its most distinctive high-
day’s stressful and conflict-filled envi- lights. Audiences have particularly
ronment, Brilliant Idea offers viewers appreciated the positive life lessons
a sense of relief, happiness, and a posi- and solutions to everyday challenges
tive approach to moving forward in life. presented through the film’s story.
The characters Ravana and Ricky, With House Full shows, enthusi-
portrayed by debut Indian-American astic audience reviews, and growing
actors J.S. King and Tarun Kumar word-of-mouth publicity, Brilliant
Ricky, have received tremendous ap- Idea continues to strengthen its pres-
preciation from audiences. The char- ence across AMC theatres in the
acter of Chef Sukha, known for his United States.

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