Big Pictures and Punj-aab Movies International's latest film, Mera Pind - My Home is all set to beat records. The film opened to packed houses in Punjab and grossed

INR 57, 95, 533 in the opening weekend alone. In India, the film released in 44 screens (22 prints and 22 digital). Overseas, the film opened at an astounding 72,000 in the UK, $177,000 in US and Canada, AUD $42, 419 in Australia and NZ $4,400 in New Zealand. The film released overseas with 56 prints across UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.

Mera Pind- My Home follows closely on the success of Manmohan Singh and Big Pictures last Punjabi release, Mitti Wajaan Mardi. Incidentally the last highest grossing Punjabi film released in the UK was also Manmohan Singh's Dil Apna Punjabi which grossed 258,000. The Director also has to his credit super hit films - , Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, Jee Aaayaan Nu, and Yaaran Naal Baharaan.

Sunir Kheterpal, COO, Big Pictures said, "We are delighted with the overwhelming response to Mera Pind- My Home in Punjab and overseas. This is truly a landmark film for Punjabi cinema. Big Pictures, is proud to have ensured Mera Pind- My Home had the widest release ever for a Punjabi film. Big Pictures believes in bringing quality cinema to viewers and we were confident that this film would appeal to Punjabi audiences the world over."

Saurabh Varma, Chief Marketing Officer, Big Pictures said, Big Pictures was very confident about Mera Pind- My Home and the response has been overwhelming. The promotion activity of Mera Pind- My Home was complemented with branding and innovative marketing initiatives that have helped in creating a buzz about the film.

Director Manmohan Singh says, "Punj-aab Movies International is proud of its association with Big Pictures. They have been instrumental in giving the film the widest possible release globally. I am very happy with the outcome of this film. Together, we are committed to bringing quality Punjabi cinema to audiences the world over. Having said that, I would like to re-iterate the strong message that we drive through Mera Pind- My Home, self empowerment which is just as important to us as the commercial success of the film."

Mera Pind- My Home is a complete entertainer with the perfect mix of emotions, drama and comedy. The film released worldwide on 5th September, 2008 and is running successfully across the globe.  - (SAMPURN)