9 crore rupees spent on a 5-second scene... This blockbuster film, released 27 years ago, rocked the box office.

News Topical, Digital Desk : To make certain films memorable, filmmakers not only work day and night, but also don't hesitate to spend crores of rupees on each scene. Twenty-seven years ago, a similar film was released, in which the makers spent 9 crore rupees for just a 5-second scene.

Yes, spending 9 crore rupees for a single scene is a significant amount for any filmmaker. Nowadays, that budget can easily make an entire film. The makers' hard work paid off. This single scene breathed life into the film, making it a cult classic even today.

The scene was shot with 120 cameras.

The director deployed 120 cameras to create this single scene. Each image for the action sequence was recorded in such a way that it looked so spectacular on the big screen that even VFX couldn't have created it. This film is  none other than The Matrix , released in 1999.

9 crores were spent on one scene.

Warner Bros.' blockbuster film "The Matrix" was directed by The Wachowskis . The sci-fi action thriller starred Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. The film was the fourth highest-grossing film of 1999. The makers spent over ₹5 billion (approximately $1.2 billion) on making the film, with the director reportedly spending ₹9 crore (approximately $1.9 billion) on a single scene.

Live action scenes shown in the film

This scene is one of the greatest film scenes ever. The sci-fi thriller featured a scene in which bullets are shot in slow motion, seemingly frozen in time. To shoot this scene, the director set up 120 cameras in a semicircle, where the actors had to perform the action. Computer-generated images were also used in the scene, along with live action shots. After this scene, the director invented a new technique.

How much did The Matrix earn?

With an IMDb rating of 8.7, The Matrix is ​​one of Hollywood's most beloved films. According to reports, the film grossed over ₹4,200 crore worldwide. 27 years ago, it was a remarkable feat for any film to earn that much. 

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