Bollywood musical ’Love in Vietnam‘ Secures Landmark 10,000-Screen release in China
The upcoming Bollywood musical romance “Love in Vietnam” has landed a significant international distribution deal, securing a release across 10,000 screens in China for a Christmas 2025 rollout.Shanghai YC Media and Film acquired the distribution rights for the film,marking a major milestone for Indian cinema in the Chinese market.
The film, directed by Rahat Shah Kazmi and starring Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur, Vietnamese actor kha Gnan, and Bollywood veterans Farida Jalal and Raj Babbar, is a rare cinematic collaboration between India and Vietnam. It’s set to release in India on September 12th. The China deal was finalized even prior to the Indian theatrical debut, a move director kazmi calls “historic.”
“‘Love in Vietnam’ has been a dream project. We have put our heart and soul into this film, and it is truly a matter of pride as we have created history by acquiring 10,000 screens in China even before our India release,” said Kazmi.
The film was shot across locations in Vietnam and Punjab, india, and is produced by Captain Rahul Bali, Blue Lotus Pictures, Innovations India, Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, And productions, Zebaish Entertainment, Tariq Khan Productions, Mango Tree Entertainment, and Samten Hills, Dalat.
Umesh Kumar Bansal, CBO of Zee Studios, emphasized the film’s global appeal, stating, “‘Love in Vietnam’ is a touching love story and a film that we truly believe in. Love is something that transcends across countries and continents and ‘Love in Vietnam’ perfectly does that. The film shall release in China across 10,000 screens during Christmas 2025 which is historic.”
Jessica zhen, partner in the international film distribution division at Shanghai YC Media & Film, highlighted the film’s emotional resonance and inspiration from the bestseller “Madonna in a Fur Coat” as key factors in their decision. “When our team watched the film’s rough cut, we became so attached to it. It is not just a film, but a journey of emotions that touches your heart, irrespective of language and cultural barriers,” Zhen said. Girish Johar, head of distribution and revenues at Zee Studios, added that the film’s ”indigenous story with an international touch” is expected to resonate with audiences globally.
