Q. Why do movies like ‘Special 26’ don’t work as well they should?
A. It’s the genre that limits the reach of a film. Movies like Special 26, Airlift, Baby have little or no appeal outside 20-25 cities in India. Whereas movies like Rowdy Rathore and Bajrangi Bhaijaan appeal to a larger section of the audience, which includes smaller centres. The other factor that make films big grossers is repeat value. Thrillers like Special 26 are watched once. All these factors combined end up restricting the business of films like ‘Special 26’.
Q. Do you think dangal will get affected for aamir intolerance comment?
A. It won’t. Long way to go for Dangal’s release and Aamir Khan has already given quite a few interviews, including a long one on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ with Rajat Sharma, where he spoke about intolerance and more. You can watch the video below.
Q. Does over promotion kills a film?If yes then give examples of some.
A. Promotions in itself is way too overrated, because these days word-of-mouth comes into play as early as noon shows on Friday. City tours, interviews and all the effort that actors put into promoting films help increase awareness about a film and probably does make a difference on Friday morning.
As for over promoting a film, Shah Rukh Khan spent a lot of money on marketing Ra One. His in-your-face marketing strategies were ridiculed, but it did help the film for two days at the box office.
Q. Many people credit Aamir’s success to strong content in his movies.But isn’t choosing the right scripts the most important attribute of any star.It implies the actor is dedicated,sincere and doesn’t take his stardom for granted.
A. The process of filmmaking is long and complicated. Even if an actor chooses a good script, what’s on paper might not translate into a good movie on-screen. Economics, casting, direction, acting, editing, marketing, timing of release and several other factors can make or break a film at the box office. Aamir is closely associated with his films. Right from the pre-production and casting stage to sitting on the editing table, Aamir gives his films his all. But this has come at a cost of doing one film every two years.
Q. Is there any chance for Rustom to beat Mohenja Daro at the box office?
A. Anything is possible at the box office. A small but well-made film can beat a biggie. Having said that, Mohenjo Daro is a magnum opus. Hrithik himself has said it’s a very big film. It’ll have the added genre advantage. Films like Bahubali and Bajirao Mastani have performed well and this will help Mohenjo Daro.
Q. Can FAN open In the range of 25 crores on Day One? What is the inside news about the film? Is it going to be a solid film like Bajrangi Bhaijaan or a damp squib like Dilwale and PRDP?
A. 25 crore on Day 1 is highly unlikely, if it does achieve that number, it would be huge for a film like FAN. Inside reports can never be trusted, atleast not a month before the release of a film.
Q. With Kapoor&Sons set to become d biggest hit of March and Gunday still d highest grossing February release ever isn’t it fair to say that time has come to give these youngsters their due respect from media and fans as march & feb r considered to b d toughest months for Bollywood while last Christmas another youngster Ranveer pulled of a shocker by delivering a monster hit in d form of Bajirao mastani.
A. Kapoor & Sons has a long way go for before it can beat the 63 crore total of Race. To answer the second part of your question, the young stars in Bollywood have grown in the last few years, Varun and Ranveer have the potential to make it to the Top 5 soon. Ranbir is going through a career low, but with directors like Karan Johar and Rajkumar Hirani signing him for their films, he is certain to make a strong comeback. The industry hasn’t produced too many bankable stars in the last 20 years or so. That could change with some of the younger generation actors showing a lot of promise.
Q. Is there any possibility or green signal from producers of Sultan and Raees to avoid the clash of release during Eid festival?
A. Not so far. It’s more or less certain now that the clash between Sultan and Raees willl take place during Eid this year.
Q. Do you think Neerja will help in lifting Sonam’s career a bit ? Rajnish
A. Most certainly. There is a nothing quite like a commercial and critical success. She’s been flooded with offers already.
Q. What are the parameters to measure starcast in any movie as you have given 9 points to both SRK movies (FAN & RAEES) in prediction article where as 10/10 have been given to Sultan and Raees?
A. The parameter is the male star’s current standing the trade and the female star too.
Q. What is the genre of Kapoor and Sons?
A. It’s a family drama with light-hearted moments and emotion.
Q. When is Jagga Jassos scheduled to release?
A. There is no release date for Jagga Jasoos currently. A new date will be announced after the shoot of the film is complete.
Q. What do you think about the future of Fawad Khan in Bollywood?
A. Fawad isn’t a bankable solo star currently. His performance in both Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons have been received well, but it’ll take time for him to grow his fanbase.
Q. What do u think about robot 2 and bahubali 2 ? Is their any chance to cross 150 cr mark in Hindi version?
A. Bahubali 2 should easily cross the 150 crore mark if it gets a solo release. The interest to watch the sequel is tremendous, it’s one of the most anticipated films of 2017. As for Robot 2, it’s a big film too because of Akshay Kumar’s presence.
Q. Do You think 350 crore budget of 2.0 is real or it is just to create hype, and even if it is the makers should go for an english dubbed version as well to increase its reach to the worldwide audience?
A. South Indian producers are known to exaggerate both the budget and box office collections of their films. Some of the numbers that they quote are unrealistically high. Always better to take these numbers with a pinch of salt. If 350 crore has to be recovered, the film has to collect more than what PK did worldwide.
Q. Can any of the upcoming movies of 2014 do 400Cr business in India? – Manju
A. No film in 2014 can do 400 crore, because the highest grosser of the year was PK. If you meant 2016, then it’s highly unlikely. Dangal has the best chance, but its genre will restrict its business.
Q. Tell us something about Hrithik next with YRF.. As he has confirmed that he is doing YRF next with victor.
A. Hrithik confirmed the film on Twitter. Expect an official announcement soon.
Q. By all standards and yardsticks is not hrithik equal to khans, notwithstanding the fact that he was much ahead of Aamir & salman in the last decade?? Sapan
A. He was ahead of Salman and Aamir in the last decade, but what matters is the current one. He does way too few to really take his stardom to the next level. When you do two films a year, it has to be a massive grosser like PK or Dhoom 3. Bang Bang just about recovered costs and it disappointed his fans.
Q. Why art films perform poorly in box office?what would happen if one of khans does these type of films? Aditya
A. It won’t work even with the Khans. Aamir tried with Dhobi Ghat, SRK did Paheli and Hrithik’s Guzaarish was also arty. Nothing worked.
Q. I have heard that Half Girlfriend has been postponed to April next year, is this news is true?
A. Yes, Half Girlfriend is releasing next year. The final release date is April 28 2017.
Q. Why Kapoor and Sons got so less screens? Even lesser than a women centric movies like Jai Gangaajal and Neerja?
A. It was given a perfect release. There is hardly any market for films like Kapoor & Sons at smaller centres. So at place where there is no demand, why supply?
Q. Is Great Grand Masti postponed?
A. Yes, Great Grand Masti has been postponed. A new release date will be announced after the Censor Board passes it.
Q. The genre of which move can attract a lot of crowd? Underworld Raees or biopic Sultan? Your point of view. – Piyush
A. It’s too early to comment on both the films. Let the trailers release. Both are commercial entertainers and Sultan is not a biopic.
Q. Opening day collection of kapors and sons is not so good but the budget of the movie on the lower side,reviews and word of mouth is positive so what’s ur thinking regarding the lifetime collection?
A. Kapoor & Sons should do 50 plus.
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@Aisha, your two comments are way more interesting the whole @indicine’s Q&A session today. Well said ????
only waiting for Batman v Superma..Batman v Superman will be all time highest grosser Hollywood movie in india ..it can do even more than Fan
Batman v superman 125 cr
Fan 115cr
#Falas kerela
Akshay Kumar doing Welcome 3 along with John Abraham is this true ?
@Sunny Cry baby. Same old frustration with Ajay. Boss like it or not only babies like you disrespect Ajay who is a top A method actor and indeed without a doubt a superstar. Visit @indicine top 100 cr movies look out for Bol b Singham and Sos. Look at release date of Bol b and Singham with an unknown actress too you fool. Ajay was the 2nd superstar to bag a 400 cr tv rights deal which Ranbir can only dream of. That alone says it all. Don’t cry and make a fool of yourself boss. Till tomorrow it’s a fact after Khan’s the closest challengers have been Ajay and Akshay so no matter how you cry Ajay is a winner any day.
@Aisha. Love your comments. Epic standard wish you well sister
Ranbir is good but have lot in proving to public audience
If RK can stop any Khan from releasing their film on their favourite release holiday for 2 years straight I will consider Ranbir a actor and run across the road with only Sunny chaadi
@ Makki. Ranbir does not have any official social medium so how did you get his fan followers. Please reply ASAP. Jali Jali tapi tapi. Rofl. long speech for @aisha and you have said nothing. Who gave you the right to put Aki with khans? Because Aamir mention kumar and Devgn does not mean you also follow that logic. Once I think @indicine mentioned specifically Hrithik Akshay and Ajay having tremendous fan followers but not par with Khan’s. A month ago same @iindi mentioned Ajay and Akshay not having fans in their initial career like Varun Ranveer did so why is Aj and Akks always mentioned you goat. Endorsements is simple choice. Everyone knows Ajay to be the reserve type am sure his fan does so stop taking petite issues and dragging Ajay. This guy among the superstars did lots of Art movies which back then was a gamble. Don’t ever underestimate the stance of Ajay. Even Akki -Ajay fan clubs in Facebook will laugh at you. Why so jealous. Did Aisha even name a single name? she is honest simple she even mentioned Akshay name indirectly without mentioning Ajay or any of Khan’s by talking about 4 films a year mot being a easy job while you are here busy showing your frustration. I.read both of your comments and honestly 90% she always fires black and blue. Grow up chechi grow up. What’s is their on the writing can never be erased by lovers like you. Look at the praises. Honestly yes her low downs was more interesting than all questions answered. I love Akshay if not will have mentioned his onscreen under dominance in all the movies they acted together. Ajay is a giant where Ranbir is so mark you words.
Only 20 year actor not able to win awards and break his name into 30 cr opening club. Brothers independence half of Ajay 2year project on Independence day. Think of overtaking Ranbir by breaking his highest opener than talk. Just because he did content rich film which others did back in 90s getting various high profile recognition awards does not mean you blabber crap
Ajay flops 29 Akshay 13 total failure Ajay 45>Akshay 49. Indicine are you sure of Mr fraud verdict? I think it’s a tamil film not Hindi. Clarify please.
When Kaabil clashes with Badshaoo sorry Ajay fans I will be me myself.
What kind of illiterate comment is that from @Sunny Akkhiholic?????
In which world was Hrithik ahead of Aamir in 2000s?
Ghajini first 100 cr in 2008.
3 Idiots first 200 cr in 2008.
TZP Superhit despite clash.
Lagaan Superhit despite clash with Gadar, went to Oscars.
Dil Chahta Hai, most loved bollywood youth movie.
Rang De Basanti, superhit and went to BAFTA.
Fanaa Blockbuster despite ban in Gujarat.
Biggest openers of last decade: Mangal Pandey, Fanaa, Ghajini and 3 Idiots.
Hrithik has only 3 films that were big grossers- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Krrish and D2. Nome of these movies were acclaimed internationally.
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On what basis are you saying that Hrithik was ahead of Aamir? Salman is understandable, but Aamir?
Are you sane headed, indicine?
Aamir had the highest per film average box office collection in the last decade. Who Hrithik?
Next time, think before you answer.
@sunnyakiholic – in ur fantasies and dreams u should also be seeing ajay. No one was discussing here ajay and no question involved him. But u always talk about him more than any other actor without any reason. U have a man crush on ajay just admit it and to ignore that attraction u always abuse him. Just admit u have a crush on him how long can u fool urself.
@sunny – in ur dreams and fantasies u will also be seeing ajay. No question here was about ajay and no one talked about him but like always u had to talk about him. U have a man crush on ajay seeing ur obsession about him. To avoid and ignore that obsession u abuse him but the truth is u have a crush on him that’s y u always talk about him more than any other actor but u won’t admit it. Instead of kkkkkk kiran u will say aaaaaaaa ajay.
komal nahi hai nahata @ hrithik and we hrikians need no certificate from u moron for any thing whole damn world knows hrithik films internatinally ,, knph d2 and kmg were hugely appreciated infact kites was highest opener at us market .. jodha akbar is the only and i mean the only movie to be given interbnatinal awards at russian awards .. dont disclose more facts otherwise haklus lungi aamir tingu khans chrismas dypers and lalluu edii will disappear in thin air .. dont force me to do .. HRITHIK ROCKS KHANS FLOPS …
Mistake ajay 28 flops Akshay 36 flops Ajay 17 disaster Akshay 13 disaster total failure
Ajay 45 Akshay 49. According to Indicine
@Sunny Akkih. Dude do you really say all of these out of frustration or you are joking? Least expected from an Akshay fan because I have some Akshay fans in my hostel. 2 of them said you are not an Akshay fan rather a RK fan who just started watching movie of recent. What have you achieved after saying yhe most irrelevant comment I have read this year on indicine. Do you even know Ajay and his personal life? Who the heck are you to compare him with Ranbir? What was insulting in comment @8.28? was Ajay name even mentioned? stupid the person even pointed out Akshay hard work and for no reason you are getting mentally eluded. Fyki Ajay non franchises are Singham 2011 Bol bachn 2012 Sos 2012. Singham and Bol Bhachan released on a July not post ipl. Do you know Saif is ahead of Akshay in overseas? It means he is bigger # you are the biggest fool I have seen on indicine. My great respect to one of this industry finest actor Ajay Devgn. A real humble superstar. Even 10 Ranbir can’t match his portfolio. Ajay at Ranbir age had won 2 national awards idiot. He has mass fans in interior india if you don’t know probably after Shah rukh and Salman that I am very sure of.
@Jokerholic it was still a generocity of ajay to do raajneeti for his friend but dont worry jokertard, the same ajay will make ADMK a big disaster and crush it black and blue this diwali. And who are you joker fan? Greedy Gobar’s ass was kicked by a flop star called bobby drol in Ajanabee. So what’s your point? It’s proves that even bobby was much bigger star than makkhi at that time.