AY Makun, the slapstick comedian turned actor and producer, has added one other blockbuster to his repertoire with The Waiter.
The movie, an action-comedy, has crossed the N200 million mark on the Nigerian field workplace, grossing a formidable N218.6 million inside simply two weeks of its launch on December 20, 2024.
This milestone locations The Waiter amongst Nollywood’s elite, alongside different high-performing titles akin to Toyin Abraham’s Alakada: Dangerous and Boujee, which debuted the identical day, and Everyone Loves Jenifa, a record-breaking movie that has grossed over N1 billion.
Directed by Toka McBaror and produced below Ayo Makun Productions, The Waiter brings collectively an ensemble forged that includes Nollywood heavyweights like Deyemi Okanlawon, Regina Daniels, Toke Makinwa, Mind Jotter, Williams Uchemba, and Shaffy Bello.
The movie is produced by Company World Leisure. In The Waiter, audiences are handled to a energetic mixture of comedy and a delicate critique of Nigeria’s socio-political panorama, creating a movie that’s each entertaining and thought-provoking.
Regardless of its field workplace success, The Waiter has confronted blended opinions from critics. Some have highlighted perceived shortcomings within the plot and subplots, in addition to the overuse of AY’s signature character, “Warri” Akpos, a fan-favorite recognized for his hilarious antics however usually criticized for lack of character evolution. Nonetheless, ticket gross sales inform a special story, proving that audiences stay captivated by AY’s signature mix of humor and relatability.
The Waiter’s sturdy exhibiting follows AY’s current success with Merry Males 3, launched on October 13, 2023. That movie grossed over N100 million throughout its cinematic run, with a gap weekend income of N33.4 million, in response to the Cinema Exhibitors Affiliation of Nigeria (CEAN).
With The Waiter, AY continues to push the boundaries of Nollywood’s field workplace potential. His skill to attract huge crowds regardless of important suggestions underscores his deep reference to Nigerian audiences, who eagerly anticipate his tasks.
