{
  "id": 11482821,
  "title": "Nollywood film ‘Agbara Nla’ breaks preview record with N71m sales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/nollywood-film-agbara-nla-breaks-preview-record-with-n71m-sales-11482821",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T17:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nollywood-film-agbara-nla-breaks-preview-record-with-n71m-sales/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has shattered expectations by generating an impressive N71m from single-day preview screenings. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), the movie amassed N70m from 12,134 admissions between September 25 and October 1, setting new records in West Africa. The film's 12,134 first-day admissions and N70m gross also mark the highest figures ever recorded for a Nollywood title. Agbara Nla: The Return, a modern adaptation of the 1993 classic, stars Mike Bamiloye in his original role as Isawuru and features the talented cast including Aanu Kolade Abiodun, Remilekun Mosiko, and Philip Olubakin.",
  "summary": "Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has recorded about N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview period between September 25 and October 1. The performance was reported as Read…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nollywood film ‘Agbara Nla’ breaks preview record with N71m sales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/nollywood-film-agbara-nla-breaks-preview-record-with-n71m-sales",
        "published": "2026-10-02T16:56:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}