MUMBAI: Disney US has announced that the television film High School Musical sold over 400,000 units on DVD on the first day of release.
High School Musical has thus become the fastest selling television programme on DVD for the home entertainment industry this year and the industry's fastest selling television movie of all time on DVD. In the film Troy and Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet at a karaoke contest and discover their mutual love for music.
Gabriella Montez is a shy, studious new student at East High School; but all that changes when she is forced to sing at a karaoke contest with Troy Bolton, the captain of the school's basketball team. After spending time with each other, both realise that they share a passionate love for music and singing. But will they retain this love when their school is telling them they cannot be together?
Disney adds that the success of the film on DVD continues the phenomenon of the franchise. The film also has a triple-platinum selling soundtrack. The DVD contains bonus features including a 'Learn the Moves' feature led by Emmy Award-winning director Kenny Ortega , a never-before-seen music video I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You.