Huma Qureshi Speaks Up Over Lack of Shows for Single Salma

Actor Huma Qureshi has voiced her disappointment over the limited theatrical release of her new film Single Salma, which hit cinemas on October 31. Taking to Instagram, she called out the lack of screens and shared messages from fans across India who couldn’t find a single show in their cities.

In her Instagram Stories, Huma reposted messages from viewers who tried booking tickets but found no listings for Single Salma.

One fan from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, wrote that they were shocked to see the film missing from all cinemas. Sharing the message, Huma added, “My DMs are full of messages like this. More shows for Single Salma.”

She further revealed in another story that the film had just six shows in total, with “one each in Mumbai.”

 Fans from other cities like Kasaragod, Kerala, also reached out, saying that the movie wasn’t showing anywhere near them.

Backing her brother and the film’s producer Saqib Saleem, Huma shared his heartfelt post about the film and added, “Will always keep fighting the good fight @saqibsaleem. More shows for Single Salma.”

Saqib’s message described Single Salma as a “personal” story about self-love and choosing yourself, while also acknowledging that the system isn’t always fair to smaller films that struggle to get enough screens or good time slots.

Industry reports suggest that Single Salma got caught in a dispute between its producers and major theatre chains over the Virtual Print Fee (VPF). The disagreement led to a restricted release, leaving the movie with minimal shows across the country.

The film, directed by Nachiket Samant, stars Huma Qureshi, Shreyas Talpade, and Sunny Singh. It follows a woman’s journey of finding self-acceptance and independence — a story that clearly resonated with viewers who couldn’t access it in theatres.