These predictions are real hard to get right, simply because box office is very unpredictably and a lot depends on the merits of a film. But a film like My Name Is Khan, irrespective of how it turns out to be, is likely to open to huge numbers. The first weekend will no doubt be record breaking, both overseas and India.
Here is our prediction for the year’s most awaited release – My Name Is Khan directed by Karan Johar starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol!
- Opening weekend – 30 crores minimum, could even be as high as 38 – 40 crores including paid previews.
- Week 1 (if loved): 60 crores plus, could easily beat Ghajini.
- Week 1 (if mixed): 55 – 60 crores
- Week 1 (if disliked): 50 – 53 crores
- Lifetime (if loved): 110 – 120 crores. The repeat value is unlikely to be as high as 3 Idiots.
- Lifetime (if mixed): 100 – 110 crores.
- Lifetime (if disliked): 75 – 80 crores
Overseas, the film is likely to beat the record of 3 Idiots even if the reactions are mixed, mainly due to the wide release and the SRK – Karan – Kajol fan-following. $20 million plus is a possibility if the film is loved.
Indian box office numbers will be more interesting though, here are some reasons why
- Aamir Khan currently holds the record for two of the biggest money spinners ever – Ghajini and 3 Idiots. While MNIK is not expected to break the records set by 3 Idiots, it will be interesting to see if the film can beat the 15 month old Ghajini in India.
- Can MNIK beat the opening weekend record of 3 Idiots?
- Can MNIK beat the opening week record of Ghajini or even 3 Idiots?
Do tune into Indicine. We’ll keep you updated on My Name Is Khan.
What the hell is Shivsena there in Maharashtra??? Why are they doing this???
If the movie is banned in Maharashtra then it will be a huge loss for its distributers there…….
25%- 30% share coming from Maharashtra . If this film will not released in Maharashtra then it will be declared as a flop in first week .
If SRK apologise to Bala Saheb Thackrey for his guilty then it will be released in Maharashtra .
MNIK films budget is around 75 Crores . Including publicity & everything .
Nett 80 Crores in India will be hit .
Dipen Sen @@ ur right Shiv Sena banned there might be chances of violence n theatre specially in Multiplexes by Shivasena plz guys be secure at home itself movie u can watch in dvd easily @ home
plz try to cooperate
Warning ## dont go to theatre or multiplex (mumbai) for MNIK there will be violence
Laticharge need to sleep in hospital for long days
just think janatha
dont worry…………..alll iz well
Hi, I am new here.
I am a fan of Amir and Sallu Bhai….but I watch SRK’s film most times
One question is MNIK going to be a hit or are we just speculating because of SRK nad Kajol? Honest answer please…..would really like to know.
Nauman, no more discussion on your site here. Please stay on topic, no site allows promoting other sites, we have been lenient and that’s only because you one of the older members here :) But your clearly crossing limits with some of your comments, yes talking about the comparisons.
Regarding music downloads, according to us, its illegal and we do not care what others think. Because of the piracy on the internet the music industry is suffering huge losses, the music composers don’t earn enough.. there is a lot to it.
A request to anyone who is reading this, buy music at least those that you think deserve the price of the CD. It ain’t priced as high now. The sad part is, not many are even aware of the prices.
Halleeit will do avrage only becaus mnik is not releasing in maharastra.
Thanks Adil…
I think so too. Anyway lets wait and c what MNIK brings……:)
Hallee
im srk and amir fan.
what is your fullname?
@ Dipa sen
Where do u get ur information?
From what i understand there has been no word on Shiv Sena banning My name is Khan.
btw r u part of the shiv sena party, or is ur second name a coincidence?
Hey Adil,
I am Hallee Amachree, not Indian or Pakistan. I am from the UK and I have been watching indian films for a long time…
Times of India
Tue, Feb 9 05:40 Pm IST
Shiv Sena activists held for demonstrations outside theatres in eastern suburbs against Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’, prompting the police to arrest 46 troublemakers.
At Mulund area, the glasses of Mehul cinema were broken after one of the protesters pelted stones, police said adding that several gathered outside Huma Cinema at Kanjurmarg and R-City Mall at Ghatkopar area, shouting slogans against Khan and the movie, scheduled to be released on February 12.
“We have arrested 46 Shiv Sena activists protesting outside the theatres. More arrests are likely,” Additional Police Commissioner (East) Ritesh Kumar said.
The protesters threatened the theatre owners to stop the advance bookings or face the severe consequences. The Sena activists were booked for unlawful assembly, rioting and further probe was on, it is very complicated to handle the situation and it will be better if the public reduces to watch film ‘My Name is Khan’ in the theatres to keep city in peace, police said.
Shivsena leader Manohar Joshi today again says that MNIK will not release in Maharashtra .
FOr AKKI fans
Treatment done, Akki is back to Dangerous action
The day after Akshay landed in Mumbai after his back treatment he was doing some of the most dangerous stunts affordable to a star.
Before he left for his back treatment Akshay Kumar was unsure if he could ever return to normal health-related activities that he liked, let alone action sequences. In fact Vipul Shah’s action-laden climax for Action Replay which was to be shot after Akshay’s return, was seriously jeopardized.
But after the hydro- therapy that he underwent in Germany last week, Akshay Kumar returned to work, more confident than ever before, ready and eager to shoot heart-stopping stunts for Action Replay. When Vipul offered to change the climax Akshay laughed and told him to change his plans to change.
Not only was Akshay seen hanging from cables doing and flying through the air, he even cajoled his co-star Kirron Kher to get try the aerial stunts.
Speaking from Manori where director Vipul Shah shot Akshay’s action sequences with action direct Allan Amin immediately after the actor’s return from Germany the director confided, “It’s true we were very unsure about what shape Akshay’s back would be in once he returned from his hydro treatment.
The climax of Action Replay required very complex and strenuous stunts on wire-cables. I offered to change the climax and do away with the cable stunts.After all those are tough even for actors with normal healthy backs. Akshay told me to wait until his return before taking a final call.”
The actor’s recovery post his treatment has been far more quick and complete than imagined.
Vipul just can’t stop gawking at the actor’s recovery level. “Why just me? The entire cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav and others just can’t believe Akshay’s capacity to bounce back on his feet.
Here we were thinking of doing away the cable stunts and somehow managing the climactic action without the planned aerial shots. But Akshay has been wired and suspended midair for almost a week now.
Cable stunts are really tough on the back. But Akshay was super-confident on his return.”
Akshay was so kicked by the idea of starting afresh on his newly-repaired back that he even encouraged Kirron Kher to join him on the cables in Manori.
Says Vipul, “A shot required her to join Akshay in the air. Kirronji was at first hesitant. But we ensured her it was fully safe to be suspended with cables.
Akshay is so charged and enthusiastic he will soon have the whole cast and crew on cables. We are shooting funny action sequences. But hanging midair from thousands of feet is as dangerous whether done for fun or otherwise.”
Akshay who sounded discernibly pained before his restorative trip to Germany is no raring to go. “I’m back on my feet and doing action scenes for Vipul’s film. The treatment worked fully and I am completely recovered.”
Apparently Akshay has recommended the hydro-treatment to Sunny Deol who suffers a chronic back problem and has undergone to major surgeries to repaid his back. For Akshay surgery was never an option, even when his back had given a decade back and he was laid up for six months.
Times of India
Tue, Feb 9 05:40 Pm IST
Shiv Sena activists held for demonstrations outside theatres in eastern suburbs against Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’, prompting the police to arrest 46 troublemakers.
At Mulund area, the glasses of Mehul cinema were broken after one of the protesters pelted stones, police said adding that several gathered outside Huma Cinema at Kanjurmarg and R-City Mall at Ghatkopar area, shouting slogans against Khan and the movie, scheduled to be released on February 12.
“We have arrested 46 Shiv Sena activists protesting outside the theatres. More arrests are likely,” Additional Police Commissioner (East) Ritesh Kumar said.
The protesters threatened the theatre owners to stop the advance bookings or face the severe consequences. The Sena activists were booked for unlawful assembly, rioting and further probe was on, it is very complicated to handle the situation and it will be better if the public reduces to watch film ‘My Name is Khan’ in the theatres to keep city in peace, police said.
STRIKER Review
Starring: Siddharth, Aditya Pancholi, Padmapriya,Vidya Malvade, Ankur Vikal and Anupam Kher
Director: Chandan Arora
Rating: ***
Its December 1992 and curfew time in Malvani, Mumbai’s north western suburb when Suryakant Sarang aka Surya (Siddharth) arrives back in Mumbai from an out of town trip. Communal riots have broken out in the area mostly dominated by Muslims.
Surya is stopped by the police, headed by local in charge Faroukh (Anupam Kher). But Surya is restless after he comes to know his family members have fallen prey to the riots.
From hereon the narrative alternates between the flash back and current scenario mode.
It narrates the tale of how Surya, a lower middle class boy, the youngest of the three siblings rises to become an ace carrom champion in the carrom betting syndicate headed by spearheaded by Jalil (Pancholi).
Surya and Jalil keep crossing paths as Jalil desperately wants him to play under him. But Surya nurses a childhood grudge against him. Making matters more complicated is Surya’s childhood buddy Zaid (Ankur) who is working under Zaid.
Editor turned director Chandan Arora (Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hun, Main, Meri Patni Aur Who) has always narrated character based tales and this time with through the eyes of an extremely well written central character he has showcased a never before exposed on Indian screen, the betting underbelly.
The carrom game sequences are fantastically shot what with real carrom champs used. Making them more entertaining is the sledging running commentary by the bystanders.
Vijay Maurya and Pankaj Saraswat’s dialogues are sufficiently spicy. The camerawork enhances the edgy mood of the film. Sound design is excellent too.
Songs are not lip synced and don’t act as speed breakers but carry the story forward. In fact even Siddharth has sung a song in the film.
Siddharth is nothing short of excellent in the film. Exhibiting a cute boyish charm he is very real and vulnerable at the same time. His splendid carrom playing skills are in full display in the film.
Aditya Pancholi with amazing screen presence exudes scare whenever he appears on screen. Ankur Vikal is perfectly cast as Siddharth’s druggie best friend.
Vidya Malvade gets few scenes but she manages to leave an impression. Playing a fisherwoman running the local dingy bar, newcomer Padmapriya resembling Tabu is wonderful and is extremely expressive.
Anup Soni, Anupam Kher and Seema Biswas are good as usual. Nicolette as Siddharth’s first crush is good too.
Chandan Arora’s Striker works for the fact that it actually narrates a never seen before story as also for its authentic setting and excellent acting. Do not give it a miss.
Thats like a KING KUMAR spirit . Salutes to HIT kumar .
i love you sharhukh
ily srk
Dipin Sen where ru from i think ur sallu fan jsut like me
this SRK sucks
no doubt for MNIK is flopppp
what do u say
Advance booking par sirf police hi police hai . Shivsena creates lots of damages today at cinema halls in Maharashtra . I would say one thing stay away from cinema hall in maharashtra .
MN, I am from kolkata & u . I am a die heart fan of salman .
i am from Mangalore me too sallu fan
Just like to add that Dipen Sen has added a part to the article from the Times of India, it does not warn people to stay away from cinemas, the lengths that salman khan fans will go to to try an undermine another actos film makes me sick. If you love Salman that much then why discredit other actors? All that says to me is that you are insecure about Salmans box office power and therefore feel you must bring down other actors, im not even an SRK fan and im saying this.
Here is the unaltered article
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena activists today held demonstrations outside theatres in eastern suburbs against Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’, prompting the police to arrest 46 troublemakers.
At Mulund area, the glasses of Mehul cinema were broken after one of the protesters pelted stones, police said adding that several gathered outside Huma Cinema at Kanjurmarg and R-City Mall at Ghatkopar area, shouting slogans against Khan and the movie, scheduled to be released on February 12.
“We have arrested 46 Shiv Sena activists protesting outside the theatres. More arrests are likely,” Additional Police Commissioner (East) Ritesh Kumar said.
The protesters threatened the theatre owners to stop the advance bookings or face the severe consequences. The Sena activists were booked for unlawful assembly, rioting and further probe was on, police said.
The Sena had threatened to stall the screening of the film, protesting Khan’s support for inclusion of Pakistani players in the upcoming IPL but party supremo Bal Thackeray later said that the film’s release will not be disrupted.
Earlier today, Karan Johar, director and co-producer of film, met City Police Commissioner D Sivanandhan to discuss the security issues ahead of the movie’s release.
Dipen Sen
February 9th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Dhrubo Chowdhury , I am from CHITTAGONG
police station – Raojan , Betagi
Dipen Sen
February 9th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
MN, I am from kolkata & u . I am a die heart fan of salman .
both the comments from dipen. which is true???
@Dhrubo i guess depen ancestors r from Chittagong bt now they r living in kolkata ….
Do you know shiv sena and srk drama is all publicity and new promotion for a new film. I think shiv sena has already taken few croes for this type of promotion for srk and karan. It was all planed.
mnik will definitly release is mumbai i bet you 2 rs. hahahahahahaha