Synopsis
Today's Special tells the story of Samir who is a sous chef who dreams of becoming the head chef at an upscale Manhattan restaurant. When he is passed over for a promotion he impulsively quits and lets his co-worker Carrie know that he intends to go to Paris and apprentice under a master French chef. Dreams must be put aside though after his father Hakim has a heart attack and Samir is forced to take over Tandoori Palace, the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Samir's relationship with his parents and his heritage is immediately put to the test. He has been estranged from his father since the death of his older brother, and his mother Farrida, is consumed with finding a wife for her remaining son. While Samir is being forced to forsake his dreams, he is desperately trying to master Indian cooking to salvage the family business. Luckily, he crosses paths with Akbar, a taxi driver, passionate chef, and worldly raconteur. Akbar inspires Samir and teaches him to trust his senses more than recipes; to stop measuring his life, and to start truly living it. With Akbar's guidance, Samir has a chance to rediscover his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $90,639 (28.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 55 opening theaters/55 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $434,240 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) | 10,714 | $317,831 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,501-19,600) | 19,567 | $317,831 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,007 | $317,831 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,961 | $317,831 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) | 3,788 | $317,831 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,825 | $317,831 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,546 | $317,831 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 2010 (Limited) by Reliance Big Pictures |
| Video Release: | September 20th, 2011 by New Video Group |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language (Rating bulletin 2147, 11/17/2010) |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Food, Culture Clash, Dysfunctional Family, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sweet 180, Inimitable Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Hindi |