The absence of Nelly Karim from the premiere of the film "El Zerou" in Saudi Arabia for the second time sparked rumors of conflicts between her and the Adel family due to the movie's poster. However, screenwriter Medhat Al Adel denied the rumors and explained that Karim was unable to attend the premiere due to her travels. Al Adel also revealed that the film was written three years ago and that Mohamed Ramadan was chosen for the lead role because he is a mega star who has a significant impact on the audience. He further explained that he wished to present the film in a humanistic way and that Ramadan suggested changing its name from "Batal Adi" to "El Zerou" because it is a more commercial name.