🎥 If you haven’t watched Siko Siko yet, it’s not too late. This Eid film stars Essam Omar and Taha Desouky, is written by Mohamed El Dabbah of Beit El Ruby fame, and directed by Omar El Mohandis, known for the Balto series. Since its release over Eid, this comedy has topped the silver screen stats, grossing EGP 103 mn and proving that good humor still drives the box office.

The inheritance scheme: Yahya (Omar) and Selim (Desouky) are estranged cousins with a deeply rooted strained relationship. They reunite at the office of family lawyer Soliman (Soliman Eid), where they learn their uncle has died and left them a substantial inheritance of EGP 15 mn. The catch? It involves circumstances that may or may not violate local laws, putting them in a risky position — and naturally, plenty of comedic situations — as they try to claim it.

The film succeeds through its young talent, both on-screen and behind the camera. With a compelling story that naturally incorporates humor without forcing it, the cast delivers 90 minutes of sharp comedy that’s been absent from screens lately. The work showcases the talents of the young director and writer, who jointly present a fresh approach to comedy — one that is situational rather than born of exaggeration or shock value.

WHERE TO WATCH- Siko Siko is currently screening at VOX Cinemas in City Center Almaza and Mall of Egypt, Citystars, Scene Cinemas in Cairo Festival City and District 5, Zawya, and Cima Arkan. You can watch the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 2:16).

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