Directed by Omar El Mohandes, Siko Siko (meaning a sign or signal of something that cannot be discussed in public) is an Egyptian movie which came out in theaters during Eid al-Fitr, presenting itself as a blend of comedy and adventure. The film follows the lives of two cousins, Selim and Yehia, portrayed by Taha Desouky and Essam Omar, respectively. Their journey starts with the recent death of their uncle, who leaves them an unexpected inheritance of EGP 15 million (USD 290 million). However, they soon discover that the inheritance consists of illegal goods (hash) instead of money, forcing them to sell it in order to access the full value of the inheritance. The story unfolds as Selim, a struggling video game creator, faces personal and professional challenges, including being evicted from his apartment and forced to live in his car. Meanwhile, Yehia works at a shipping company, struggling to find his footing in the job and becoming a collaborative team member with his colleagues and managers. As the plot progresses, the cousins devise a plan to liquidate their inheritance by creating a mobile game named Siko Siko. This clever…
Siko Siko: Cashing In on Chaos—Inheritance Has Never Been This Funny!
April 9, 2025
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
