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Rotimi Salami laments low cinema turnout of 'Kilanko' movie

Actor Rotimi Salami has expressed concern over the poor performance of his latest film, “Kilanko,” at Nigerian cinemas. The movie, directed by the late Ademola Allwell, has struggled to attract

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March 10, 2026·2 min read

Actor Rotimi Salami has expressed concern over the poor performance of his latest film, "Kilanko," at Nigerian cinemas.

The movie, directed by the late Ademola Allwell, has struggled to attract audiences, according to Salami.

In an Instagram post, Salami, in a video with veteran actress Yetunde Wunmi, revealed that the movie's weekend sales were disappointing, putting it at risk of removal from theaters.

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Appealing to fans for support, Salami thanked those who attended promotional events and screenings, but acknowledged that the turnout was lower than expected.

He warned that if sales do not improve by the weekend, the film may be pulled from cinemas prematurely.

Read Also: Rotimi Salami unveils trailer for late Allwell Ademola’s film ‘Kilanko: The Invincible Child’

He wrote, “I am making this post with a heavy heart. Kilanko sales at the cinemas last weekend weren’t good.That’s why I couldn’t post throughout yesterday.

"Still, I say a very big thank you to everyone who came out at different times for the meet-and-greet, and likewise to everyone who came out to watch, but the numbers are pretty small.

"If Kilanko doesn’t make the expected figure by this weekend. It might be kicked out of the cinemas even before Ramadan is over. Please, we need all the support we can get to reach a retainable figure.

"Kilanko is surely a beautiful movie that everyone must see. Thank you, mama @yetunde_wunmi_ for the prayers”.

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