Hit Comedy ‘Siko Siko' to Stream Exclusively on Yango Play This Eid
Jun 04, 2025
Just in time for Eid Al-Adha, Yango Play is treating users to a festive surprise with the exclusive digital premiere of 'Siko Siko', the hit Egyptian comedy-action film.
Still showing in cinemas, 'Siko Siko' has already pulled in over EGP 181 million and SAR 3.5 million in just eight weeks.
Written by Mohamed El Dabbah and directed by Omar El Mohandes, the film stars rising stars Essam Omar and Taha Dessouky, along with Ali Sobhi, Tara Emad, Diana Hisham, Ahmed Abdel Hamid, and Mahmoud Sadeq Hadouta. It also features cameos by Bassem Samra and Khaled El Sawy.
The story follows two young men: one works at a shipping company, while the other is a video game addict. Their lives are turned upside down when they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of danger, chaos, and high-stakes misadventures. With its blend of action and comedy, the film has struck a chord with audiences across the region.
The exclusive release on Yango Play follows a successful Ramadan season for both Omar and Dessouky, who earned praise for their performances in the hit TV series 'Wlad El Shams' and 'Nos El Shaab Esmo Mohamed', respectively.
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