Eid Box Office: Rockstar Opens In 103 Theatres

The highly anticipated Dhallywood feature film Rockstar, starring megastar Shakib Khan, has officially premiered across 103 cinemas nationwide on the day of Eid-ul-Adha. The extensive theatrical rollout includes premium urban multiplex chains as well as traditional single-screen exhibition halls in regional district towns, positioning the film as a major competitor among the six cinematic releases debuting during the festive holiday season.

Directed by Azman Russo, Rockstar charts the dramatic life story of a fictional musical icon. The narrative explores the protagonist’s rapid ascent to fame, the complexities of public celebrity, deep personal conflicts, and his subsequent professional and emotional decline.

Exhibition Network and Capital City Screenings

The distribution strategy for Rockstar has secured wide coverage across prime commercial venues in the capital city. In Dhaka, the movie is being screened at every operational branch of Star Cineplex, alongside other major multiplex networks.

The specific multiplex networks and historical single-screen theatres exhibiting the film in the Dhaka metropolitan region are detailed in the list below:

• Star Cineplex Locations: Bashundhara City, SKS Tower (Mohakhali), Shimanto Shambhar, Soni Square (Mirpur), the Military Museum, and Uttara Center Point.

• Additional Urban Multiplexes: Blockbuster Cinemas (Jamuna Future Park), Lion Cinemas (Keraniganj), Saba Sohana Cineplex (Tongi), and Cinescope (Narayanganj).

• Traditional Single Screens: Madhumita, Shamoli, Azad, Ananda, Geeta Cinema, Sonik Club, and the BGB Auditorium.

• Suburban Venues: Sena Auditorium (Savar) and Magic Movie Theatre (Diabari).

Production Profile and Ensemble Cast

Beyond the central performance by Shakib Khan, Rockstar features a diverse ensemble cast. The film marks a major onscreen collaboration between Khan and prominent actresses Sabila Nur, Tanzia Zaman Mithila, and Sunidhi Nayak.

The baseline structural, administrative, and creative details verified for the theatrical release of Rockstar are structured in the table below:

Promotional Campaign and Regional Penetration

Industry stakeholders noted that Rockstar generated significant public engagement prior to its theatrical debut. A strategic promotional rollout featuring the progressive release of stylized posters, character teasers, and original soundtracks successfully elevated viewer interest, allowing the film to stand out among the half-dozen movies competing for festive audience attention.

According to theatre representatives, public curiosity surrounding Shakib Khan’s distinct physical transformation and musical characterization has driven strong early ticket demand across various demographics.

Beyond the capital city, the film has achieved full national penetration, debuting simultaneously across all major administrative divisions. Independent exhibitors have confirmed scheduled daily showtimes in the primary regional complexes and district single-screen halls of Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barisal, Rangpur, and Mymensingh, ensuring wide access for holiday moviegoers nationwide.