Interesting stats on the $$$ behind the flick "American Desi" -
The budget for "[American] Desi" was roughly $200,000 and was released in 2001 on a limited basis -- in about 40 U.S. art house movie theaters.The film earned about $1 million in U.S. ticket sales. Overseas receipts took in another $1 million in the United Kingdom and India.
"All of the investors (families included) were able to get their capital back, plus the agreed 25 percent," said Pandya.
...Pandya said a sequel for "American Desi" is in the works. Most of the investors who funded the first film are already committed to the second project.
Casting suggestions anyone?
