Synopsis
Sureel is a young first-generation Indian American. All he wants is to be like his American friends, but his strict immigrant parents keep a tight rein on his life. Will he realize his dream of performing rock-and-roll music?
Scores
Overall Score
26.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.0%
Review Aggregate
63.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenlightheartedromanticemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalok Mehta | 2002 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Aasif Mandvi | 2002 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Paresh Rawal | 2002 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Sheetal Sheth | 2002 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes329
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $127,518 | $222,359 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $127,518 | $222,359 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $63,759 | $111,180 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $3,000 | $5,231 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $3,942,000 | $6,873,849 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $7,350,000 | $12,816,537 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $63,759 | $111,180 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $11,422,518 | $19,917,976 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $250,000 (est) | $435,937 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $102,000 (est) | $177,862 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $457,000 | $796,892 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $830,000 | $1,447,310 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $50,000 | $87,187 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $1,689,000 | $2,945,188 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $9,733,518 | $16,972,788 |
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