Rotimi Salami Kilanko box office reaches N33.3m as actor thanks Nigerians for support after earlier concerns over cinema performance

The Rotimi Salami Kilanko box office milestone was announced on Tuesday via Instagram, where the actor shared a promotional poster celebrating the achievement and acknowledging audience support nationwide.

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“Thank you Nigerians. Kilanko hits 33.3m and still counting,” Rotimi Salami wrote, urging more viewers to watch the film currently showing in selected cinemas.

The development comes just days after Rotimi Salami publicly appealed for support, warning that the film was struggling commercially and risked being withdrawn from cinema screens due to low turnout.

The sudden surge in ticket sales reflects what industry observers describe as a powerful rebound, driven largely by increased public awareness and grassroots promotion.

Kilanko, produced by Rotimi Salami and directed by Allwell Ademola, explores the life of a man navigating complex personal and social challenges, with themes centred on survival, relationships and the consequences of difficult choices.

The film’s growing box office performance highlights the unpredictable nature of Nollywood cinema releases, where audience engagement can shift rapidly based on word-of-mouth and online visibility.

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Rotimi Salami’s message of appreciation underscores the importance of local audience support in sustaining Nigerian films in cinemas, particularly in a competitive entertainment landscape.