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News Topical, Digital Desk : This question must have crossed your mind at some point, and you might have even thought that Friday is the last working day, which is why people like to watch movies on this day, and then the next two days are weekends, which add to the film's earnings.
But let us tell you that Friday being the last working day is not the only reason, there are many other reasons behind it due to which Friday remains the favorite of filmmakers.
This film set the trend
Hollywood released a popular film called "Gone with the Wind" on Friday, December 15, 1939. The film was a huge success, inspiring producers in India. The trend of releasing films on Fridays didn't begin in India until the late 1950s. However, everything changed with the release of Mughal-e-Azam in 1960. The film was released on August 5, 1960, and became a huge box office hit. It became a trend in Bollywood, and since then, most films have been released on Fridays.
These are also major reasons
1. Another major reason that compelled producers to release films on Fridays was that the fifth day of the week is considered the day of Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, it became a common belief among producers that releasing films on Fridays would bring prosperity and wealth. Most producers shoot the first shot of a film on Friday.
2. It was found that the amount that producers have to pay to multiplex owners for screening is also the lowest on Fridays compared to other days of the week.
3. The trend of releasing films on Fridays was also successful because before the early 1950s, there was no colour television and employees were given half a day off on Fridays and then they used to go to watch films with their families.
South Indian films release on Thursdays.
Now, if we talk about the South Indian industry, most filmmakers shoot films on Thursdays. The reason behind this is astrological. Since Thursday is the day of Lord Vishnu, it is considered auspicious for good deeds.
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