Mumbai June, 2015 – Hailed as the new age spiritual leader, Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan (MSG), needs no introduction. Apart from his extensive work for the common people, his rockstar persona, his music and now his actor avatar are a big draw for fans worldwide. In this film, he walks into your hearts as a performer who rocks.
The idea of the film draws from his real life work for de-addiction and its virulent opposition by the drug mafia, aided and abetted by their political masters. His first film MSG: THE MESSENGER has surprised everybody owing to its high drama, suspense and brilliant music. It is a film without any preachy airs that impels you to be the change. Guruji has donned many hats to create this movie – one of his many creative expressions on human living & social reform. The film is now available on DVD in 5 languages and will be distributed and marketed by ‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’, the leading home entertainment content provider in India. The DVD of MSG: THE MESSENGER was recently launched by Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan (MSG) & Rajat Kakar, Managing Director of ‘Home Entertainment Services By SONY DADC’.
MSG: THE MESSENGER deals with youth-related issues like drug & alcohol abuse and societal issues like gender & economic discrimination. There are vested interests who profit by destroying society through drugs – and disturbed as Guruji‘s popularity grows. They conspire to kill him & therein unfolds an engaging plot.
The film has been shot at various locations in Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala. It was shot and completed in 67 days. Guruji has directed the movie (along with Jeetu Arora Insan), written it, acted in it, provided the music & lyrics and sung all the songs.
The film has collected 101 crores net and is still running in some theaters in India over 130 days after its release.
Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan said, “This is a message for the youth in a format they understand and enjoy. It speaks their language and is full of action, high drama and suspense. It seeks to pull the youth away from drugs through entertainment. This is a family film that everyone can watch together.”
The movie has already set a milestone in Asia Book and India Book of Records for the most number of people who participated in the movie premiere at Leisure Valley Ground, Gurgaon on 16th January 2015.
Rajat Kakar, Managing Director of Sony DADC said, “We are delighted to have associated with Dera Sacha Sauda for ‘MSG-The Messenger’. Guruji’s message was very lucidly communicated to the consumers via the Music and the Film. The music has created a Sales record which speaks volumes for its popularity. Now with the launch of the Home Video, we are once again confident that the Consumers will buy the product to share with the entire family. We have aggressive plans to promote the same in retail stores, online e-commerce and overseas and look to set some records in this category too.”
Product Information:
MSG: THE MESSENGER is available on DVD in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam. The DVD is priced at Rs.250 & is available at all leading outlets – retail and online.
About ‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’:
‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’ is a division of Sony DADC Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd. (A 100 % subsidiary of SONY Corporation). Sony DADC has blazed the highest of quality manufacturing standards on all recorded formats including Compact Discs, DVDs, Blu-ray& 3D Blu-ray discs and is the preferred Global partner to all major International Studios. ‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’ represents the forward integration foray of Sony DADC Manufacturing into the Direct Licensing, Distribution & Marketing of Home Entertainment content in India. The venture is the leader in the retailing of home entertainment products in the country and brings an innovative & path breaking approach to the marketing & distribution of the same. ‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’ has the Home Video license for major Hollywood studios like Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE), Warner Home Video (WHV), Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) and National Geographic in India. Sony DADC also has the license for Sony Music, Saregama, Times Music content in the Music Vertical for exploitation across all physical formats.