We have been getting a lot of requests for the Live QnA session. So it’s going to be a quick one today. Shorter answers and we will try and take as many questions as possible.
Post your questions in the comments section below.
Q. Who has more star power between SRK and Aamir?
A. Debatable. SRK has a huge fan-following and is arguably the most loved actor along with Salman. Aamir’s following is very different, they come expecting to watch good films, not just Aamir Khan.
Q. Is it smart to release a film like Mohenjo Daro during Independence Weekend? Doesn’t it deserve a better release date?
A. Independence Day is one of the best days for film business in India. Next only to the day after Diwali puja. If the content is good, release date doesn’t matter. Dubbed version of Baahubali did Rs 115 crore even though it released just a week before Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Q. Can Dilwale take 25 crore plus opening due to presence of SRK despite clash? It will be test of SRK star power
A. Advance booking is excellent. SRK can only ensure high occupancy at theatres on Day 1. Higher occupancy and good word-of-mouth is more important than opening day numbers, when two big films are releasing on the same day.
Q. After seeing the leaked pictures of Mohenjo Daro, What do you think, will it take 30 crore opening considering solo release and also Hrithik Roshan coming after almost 2 years?
A. Good trailer will be the key, the reach of leaked pictures is limited to social media. 30 crore opening is definitely a possibility, but if Akshay Kumar’s Rustom releases on the same day, it’ll be very difficult.
Q. Will both Shivaay and Mohenjo Daro be one of the all time most expensive projects Bollywood industry will witness? – Aisha Iqbal
A. Mohenjo Daro will be an expensive film. Shivaay will also be huge, but the costs won’t be too high because Ajay is producing, directing and acting in the film. All the money will be spent on production.
Loading ...Q. Who is bigger star : Akshay Kumar or Ranbir Kapoor?
A. Right now, Akshay Kumar. Footfalls have always been higher for Akshay, but have not been collecting a lot more is because the occupancy is low at metro cities. In today’s times a big star has to strike the right balance to attract audience both at city multiplexes and mass centres. Baby works to a certain extent at multiplexes, but is a washout at single-screens. Gabbar Is Back does well at mass centres, but underperforms at multiplexes. When both perform well, Akshay films will collect 125 crore plus.
Q. There has been news that FAN has shaped up really well.So what to expect from it. Is it a usual fan film as we have seen over many years? Jack
A. Fan will be a very different film. Everything related to it is a closely guarded secret. But yes, people associated with the film are extremely pleased with the way it has shaped up.
Q. Is it true that SRK has decided to donate 1st day collection of Dilwale to Chennai Flood Victims?
A. Not true.
Q. What is the screen distribution between Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani – single screens and multiplexes?
A. The combined screen count is likely to be around 5500 screens. But many of those screens will be shared by both Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani. For example, a multiplex that has 3 screens running 15 shows per day, might give 8/9 shows to Dilwale and 6/7 shows to Bajirao Mastani.
Q. Why are Ranbir and Emraan having a bad time at box office. Is this because of newcomers?
A. Ranbir and Emraan have been failing because they have been doing bad films. Besharam and Bombay Velvet were outright rejected, Tamasha only worked at select centres. Emraan’s move to work with bigger banners didn’t work, now even his films with Bhatt’s is failing. There is enough space for 10 more bankable actors, the more the better. It’s a myth that one actor affects the business of the other. As long as two films are not releasing on the same day, it doesn’t matter. And which newcomers are you talking about? The only new actor who has quickly climbed the Bollywood ladder is Varun Dhawan. The rest are inconsistent.
Q. SRK’s film with Aanand L. Rai & Imtiaz Ali confirmed?
A. He hasn’t signed those films. Still in talks.
Q. Will boycott protests against Dilwale affect it?
A. No signs of any major impact so far. Advance booking is excellent. SRK has clarified about the intolerance statement and has also donated 1 crore to Chennai Victims.
Q. How much Airlift can collect keeping in mind that it is clashing with Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 and if the trailer also gets same kind of response as the teaser had?
A. Day 1 should be around 10 crore. Lifetime will depend on how the film is liked. If it turns out to be an excellent film, then anything is possible. Even 150 crore, Indians love well-made patriotic films. Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 has a very different audience, but that audience is huge too. Grand Masti collected 100 crore. Families won’t watch it, but masses will.
Q. Has Hrithik Roshan been finalised for Dhoom 4?
A. No.
Q. Like Salman has ruled the industry for consecutively 5 years and still ruling and on top position. Any other star who ruled same or more?
A. In the last 5 years, Aamir Khan has been right up there with Salman. In fact, Salman is yet to deliver the highest grosser of all time in the last 5 years, he came close twice (Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Ek Tha Tiger). This is something that Aamir has done four times - Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK. Having said that, Salman’s 7 blockbuster record is outstanding.
Q. When HAHK is a bigger HIT then why DDLJ is more famous?
A. There is no explanation for such questions. Andaz Apna Apna was a box office failure when it released theatrically. But today it’s the most loved Bollywood comedy. DDLJ was probably a more modern love story, something that even youngsters of today can watch and enjoy.
Q. I know Varun is no where near Shah Rukh in terms of Star Power but don’t you think at least 25-30% of Dilwale opening will be dedicated to Varun because of his massive fan youth followers/his 100% track record too, while 70-75% opening day collection is strictly because of SRK?
A. Doesn’t work that way. Fans are not always dedicated only to one actor and watch only his films. There might be a bunch of people who are die hard Varun Dhawan fans, but they would watch a Shah Rukh Khan film even if it didn’t feature Varun. It’s a combination of various factors that ensures a big initial, SRK’s presence is obviously the biggest factor.
Q. Will Dilwale get 3200 screens in India?
A. Yes, the screen count will be in that range.
End of the QnA session. Thank you for posting your questions.
indicine ur so obsessed with hritik… evry time u ans plenty of mohenjo… ques n nt evn poster of film is out.
Lol tyt tyt slap on those asking stupid questions to indicine. Comparing akki with 4 disaster in a row actor Ranbir! Why ask such questions? Indicine has open your .ss now and splashed out everything about akki. If you are still a akki fan thinking his big look at the answer indicine gave! Only narrow escape footfalls. If not not a wide audience actor, lots of flops even his successful movies according to their fans are farbelow the mark! 125 least was expected. Akshsay has gone indicine were just polite period. Shame out of top 6 already he really hasto struggle to win audience heart now if not Ranbir maintains 6th comfortably.
Most loved actor- aamir
Most respected actor- aamir
No one cares about fake stardomless tiny stars hakla and lallu.
Aamir is ruling consecutively since 2001 and he is on top since 2008. He is one man industry. No one can come close to him.
Pls how many years did King Khan ruled bollywood without any challenger besides him okay may be just Hritik but ended up to stay where he belongs that’. No. 4.
RANBIR OR RANVEER WHO WILL BE A NEXT SUPERSTAR AND HAVE GOOD ACTING SKILL…??
Will u giv 4 stars to dullwaale…
Oh yeah I was missing this on Sunday :( :P
Besides 3 Khans only Hritik, Ajay and Akshay are capable of big opening.
1 – Who are the next superstars ?
2 – Why the new gen-x failed to come close to this all superstars ?
3 – Are we going to see more woman oriented movies in future ?
Since when Red Chillies have been paying you wages for working as a PR Agent site for them???
How do you justify Hit verdict of Ra.One considering its budget is 130 Crs to 150 Crs??
Why do you uplift the BO Verdicts of SRK films, while pulling down that of a few other actors’ films and the collections of their films??
ranbeer kapoor flop actor i am right please answer the que.
Is Amit Sadh kai po che fame in Salman’s Sultan ?
Ok indicine
50 adjusted Net gross and footfalls In top 50 movies of these superstars.
Actors AG adjusted gross FF footfalls.
1. Salman Khan. AG -11. FF. -11
2. Shah Rukh Khan. AG – 10. FF. 11
3. Aamir. Khan. AG – 7. FF. 7
4. Hritik Roshan AG – 7 FF. 7
5. Ajay Devgn AG- 5 FF -5
6.Sunny Deol. AG. 4. FF 4
7. Akshay kumar. AG -2. FF -3
All as at August 03 2015
The 3 Khans as usual showing their Class. Super impressed with Hritik Roshan too. Now for the akki fans who as usual will say they don’t believe in this stats. Open challenge go and bring a legit list from any corner of the world to support your basis if not Chao get some rest. Truth is never hidden! accept some realities now and have some manners and respect for your seniors.
@ISHAN 100% agreed.
You must be the foolish beggar and attention seeker this site ever had. You think so foolish, you tell lies a lot and above all you are damn obsessed with Ajay Devgn! What’s your problem man? No of hit movies despite Rohit shetty how comes box office India rates Ajay 3rd after Srk and Salman sir?!! How many footfall ratio do you want? I can give you that too but waste of time but no any article that will suggest Akki is even close to Ajay in footfalls. Do you have a record opener? Best actor award filmfare or National? What’s your total 100 crs movies? Which recent clash have you won with an A list superstar since 2009. Not Ajay not Srk not Salman so who? You are given a huge holiday bonus on independence day with a banner of KJ,commercial mainstream movie but still not even HALF of 2014 independance release in the name of Singham Returns opening day! and you are crying for holiday release. Okay agreed Ak has 100 crs in non hols but don’t forget beside Diwali ajay to has non holiday100 crs.
The movies you are barking on Rohit who is the producers? See you are really becoming a nuisance here. Nobody trolled Akki but what you know is keep on mentioning Ajays name. Can you produce direct and act?! No go and learn acting first okay. Who are you calling disaster joker boss and uncountable as @Ved said but did not want to mention. Ajay is a superstar and a creative guy. Very honest sincere down to earth so is his fans. Did we shout that Ajays vfx studio was responsible for PRDP tamasha effects? Or BM vfx is being handled by vfx ny Walla? Or it’s partnering with red chilles for its action stunts in dilwale while red chilles are responsible for the songs and scenaries? No we don’t have too ,only in our mind we will be proud of him. Listen Moron. Ajay was a far bigger star than Akki in 90s Akki took care of 2000 at expense of Ajays choice to not only concentrate with commercial movies but even art movies. Media shy ,out of controversy mind you even in the 2000s both movies featuring ajay n akki no one will tell you who had the final applauds?! Now 2010 defiantly with stastics of many Ajay is ahead strictly box office wise.,100 crs and footfalls!! That’s all. Care not whether you agree or not nor will I waste my time on a guy that mentions Ajay name more than even his own icons name. Shame you suka!!!!
Indicine pls nothing wrong it’s very explicit.
What is the inside report of Dilwale? Will it be appreciated by both critics and audience at the same time? Chennai Express wasn’t liked by some sections including critics, is Dilwale on the same lines?
will fan be srk’s first 300cr grosser…and what about raees and sultan’s clash…
Can u list top 10 bollywood actors according to their box office performance?
poor hakla winn never be able to achieve the fan following and love which the biggest megastar and most loved megastar aamir khan has achieved all over the world. i pity on the most hated fan-less and popularity less actor hakla. dangal will open 400 cr club and rice and fan will be all time disasters.
@indicine on my question 1.
Tanx ,yeah I know he is doing the 3. A reporter asked him earlier if it was 1000 crs he was stunned! I think it’s around 150-200 there about. He is a made man..has the money so expect anything from him. Heard his owned Tennis club Delhi Royals made some good turnovers last quarter. I just hop he is wise too only a super confident actor can try that stunt 3 in 1. I hope the movie does big!!! All d best Sir!!!!!!
On question 2.
Tanx too,aiyt I dig. You guys are right.
Honestly I read some people’s comments and 1st time I was not stunned. Looking at their dislikes speaks a lot. Just a pity indicine allows some kindergarten minded people to post comments. I have no problem with any actors will always wish them good( be it Srk Salman Aamir Hritik or even Varun )despite making my rules on not commenting and opening any article of some actors but yes where they deserve praises I praise them without thinking of my own actor first. Replying the selected species no matter how they try their best to taunt my actor … toh dhoor ki bhaat hai.(my hindi,I know but improving?)
Wait wait wait indicine. Tanx 1st time you posted my comments n not even 1,but 2. Am blushed tanxxxxxxx!!!!
@Antone Martial good 1. You are right the Khans Class is unbreakable. You don’t worry I checked it out too the same with yours. What a irony Joker acts and acts and acts but look at his threshold. only 2 footfalls of his qualified him to be in top 50. Indicine was right he lacks that balance. Just read an article containing Varun has bigger star power than Akki overseas. On footfalls he is higher than Ranbir but far behind the trio class khans Hritik Ajay and Sunny. @Tej. are you referring to @sunny harlot? Then good that’s a wash out blow to his face. I like the part you say :he keeps on mentioning Ajay name like how many times? on one page 6 times. my question to @akkinorespectwalla Rohit does flops with Ajay Tushaar shreya? then how come Ajay keeps beating you whenever you clash. Obsession with a Male star more than your hero means you don’.t even have any questions to ask on Akki only Ajay. Look at other fans asking very nice questions about their heroes but this brat is opposite
Srk’s films also watched not just for him but for story or entertainment. Not for Srk alone. Indicate is a fake site. Hating aamir won’t work because he will keep shattering records and ruling box office. Aamir is the most loved actor Bollywood has ever seen. He has billions of fans around the world. No one can match him in fan following.
My prediction of Dilwale collections is SRK:125 + Rohit:100 + Kajol:50 + Varun&Kriti:50 = 325+ crores. If the movie has good script and with good WOM it may gross more. Do you agree?
I Just Wanted to know who is answering these all fabulous question with delicious answer? Is there any chance to know ????
@ antonie ok box office record are meant to be break & create . But what impact on our life . But Akki sir has always said I am not in any competition 100 , 200 , 300 club . He has clarify the things . But u won’t get superstar like him . He his doing film like Holiday , Gabbar , Baby & Now Airlift he is showing patriotic film that can remember people to him he make such wonderful movie that make impact on people .
Akki sir thank u for ur real contribution to Indian cinema . And I know u always away from controversies . Thank u again .
@ indicine why u have still not post article on Akki sir has given 1 crore to Chennai flood . Very bad .
@ antonie I will bash u if u only target to Akki sir . There are more fan they are bashing Srk teach them lessons not only akkians . Open ur eyes look u will get fact . Srk is superior actor . I u have guts then bash Salman fans .
@Indicine I like Q&A. short answer articles. Because it take less time to writing and reading.
2-3 long question and answer I will like to read but not every long Q and A.
You guys should asked Questions and Answer in every 10 days or Every Sunday than readers like me will excited for that day.
And you guys can take time for 3-4 days for giving every 10-15 Questions and Answer in next 3-4 days. Than you can give 60 Questions Answer in Next 3-4 days.
Thanks a Lot Indicine.