The colossal Thai cinematic sensation of 2024, "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies," is poised to embark on an extraordinary journey few local productions have dared venture: dominating screens across the globe. Hailing from the renowned Bangkok-based studio GDH, known for crafting hits, this film has captivated audiences with its mischievous yet heartwarming tale of a cunning youth who forsakes his career to nurture his ailing grandmother, harboring dreams of inheriting her vast wealth.
Already raking in an impressive $34 million from its theatrical runs in Southeast Asia and the ANZ region, "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" has ascended to the pinnacle of Thai film success, topping the charts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Australia, and New Zealand.
On Monday, producers unveiled an ambitious international rollout, with theatrical releases slated for North America (September 13th via Well Go USA), China (August 23rd, Teamer Media), South Korea (October, NK Contents), the UK & Ireland (December, Vertigo Releasing), the Netherlands (October 10th, Vedette Film), Belgium (November 13th, Vedette Film), and India (date to be determined, PVR). Nelson Mok of Mokster Films, who orchestrated these international sales, expressed profound satisfaction, stating, "It's heartwarming to witness distributors' eagerness to bring this film to their audiences, defying the odds for Southeast Asian films in these markets. Evidently, the story's depth has resonated deeply with them."
Directed by the visionary debutant Pat Boonnitipat, who also co-penned the script, "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" showcases the talents of beloved singer-actor Putthipong Assaratanakul (alias Billkin) and the 78-year-old screen debutante, Usha Seamkhum. GDH's legacy of nurturing Thai talent is further solidified with this film, following in the footsteps of their 2017 smash hit "Bad Genius," directed by Nattawut "Baz" Poonpiriya, which initially captivated Thailand before becoming a phenomenon in China, grossing a staggering $41 million.
