Pottermania grips Ahmedabad for today’s release

Advance booking for the eagerly awaited Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II is now open in a few multiplexes of the city. This is clear indication that the distributors and the multiplex owners have either patched up or put their issue on the backburner.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the last movie in the series, comes out in theaters on Friday. It will mark the end of a decade-long entertainment phenomenon.

Reports suggest, The Harry Potter movies have broken box office records with each of its seven premieres overtaking Star Wars and James Bond as the most successful movie franchise in history.

On Wednesday, when DNA had contacted multiplexes in the city, they said advance bookings for the film had not yet opened.
Reportedly, the multiplex owners and distributors were at loggerheads over sharing of revenue.

But, on Thursday evening, it was a completely different scene. “We are thrilled that tomorrow, in partnership with every one of our cinema partners right across India, we’ll be releasing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two, the much- anticipated final installment in this record-breaking film series,” said Denzil Dias, deputy managing director (Theatrical), Warner Bros. ,Pictures, India.

PVR and Cinemax multiplex confirmed they had advance booking window open. “Yes we have started it,” a PVR official said. However, Wide Angle multiplex owner Rakesh Patel said, “Due to rains in Mumbai, the prints of the film have been delayed. We are not sure if it will reach us in time to open the film’s screening on Friday.”   

Meanwhile, the fans are delighted. Said Ruchika Shetty: "I am super excited about the very last movie of Harry Potter series and the 3D version adds to the excitement.

Of course, the book has a special place in my heart but the movies nonetheless are well made. I think people should leave their preconceived notions about the movie at home and then watch it, because if a person had read a particular book then comparisons are bound to happen."

Daniel Radcliffe who plays the wizard was reportedly heard saying "I am the only person in the entire world who doesn't want eighth Harry Potter book." But, this is not the end. How could it be? In the last scene, as we watch Harry's son go off to Hogwarts, we will know that even if there will be no more books, these characters will live with us forever. Go and catch this movie!