A Sequel To ‘Sahar El Layaly' Is In The Works
Acclaimed scriptwriter Tamer Habib announced that a second part of the movie 'Sahar El Layaly' is being prepared, but with a new cast, and it will address the issues of the current era.
It is worth noting that 'Sahar El Layaly' achieved great success when it was released in July 2003, earning over 9 million LE.
The film relied on an ensemble cast, including Ahmed Helmy, Mona Zaki, Sherif Mounir, Ola Ghanem, Hanan Turk, Fathy Abdelwahab, Gihan Fadel, and Entesar.
It was written by Tamer Habib and directed by Hany Khalifa.
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