Atul Mohan
Vikram Vedha Versus Ponniyin Selvan, Which Film Has The Edge This Week? Trade Experts Kick In
Akshaye Rathi(film exhibitor): “I think both Ponniyin Selvan and Vikram Vedha will conquer the boxoffice, though in different parts of the country. In Tamil Nadu the opening of PS1 will be historic , as the Tamil author and the novel on which the film is based are so ironic to Tamil literature . It is as pervasive in Tamil Nadu as the Ramayan and the Mahabharat. Plus, the visual spectacle that Mani Ratnam is bound to provide, will ensure a solid viewership for Mani Ratnam’s films. As for VV, two phenomenal actors starring in it and two phenomenal directors helming it, I am sure this Fri | Click Here...
Movie Theatres Opening In Maharashtra from October 22, Trade and Industry Reacts
Ajai Rai(producer): “As a producer I could wholly empathize with my ilk which was waiting bated breath for theatres in Maharashtra to re-open. Movies being released excluding Maharashtra was like excluding the Taj Mahal from Agra. Made no sense. Thanks to Uday Thackerayji for finally doing the needful.We can start breathing again.” Sharad Kelkar(actor): “This is great news for all us Maharashtrians. We are all movie lovers. For me watching movies in theatres is the only way to really enjoy films. I have a few releases pending. Ho | Click Here...
Which Was A Bigger Hit: Gadar or Lagaan? Trade Analysts Kick In
Girish Johar: “Two decades of the iconic Gadar and Lagaan ... I still remember the fight amongst cinemas to decide which one it screen. One of the first rare cinema’s feats, at that point of time, where actually both the films did wonders at the box office. Surely, in terms of pure numbers, it was Gadar which created havoc at the boxoffice . I clearly remember early-morning shows in certain cinemas across the country. In fact, at that point of time, boxoffice numbers were neither being recorded nor shared. But, I am personally very much confident that Gadar was our | Click Here...
What Next For Salman Khan? Trade Experts Speak
Taran Adarsh: “It's time for Salman Khan to reinvent himself. The biggest of stars did it after a point. After Mrityudaata and Lal Badshah, Amitabh Bachchan changed tracks and did Mohabbatein. Salman enjoys a massive fan base. He's the Pied Piper of the industry, the darling of the masses. But he needs to go think out of the box. He did Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan and the audience loved him. The BO numbers also crossed 300 cr mark in India. It's time for a change. That would only cement his status. I feel he was much braver as an actor when he started out. He did varie | Click Here...
Laxmmi, Chhalaang, Ludo, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari: Gear Up For A Digital Diwali
Raghava Lawrence’s Laxmmi, Hansal Mehta’s Chhalaang, Anurag Basu’s Ludo and Abhishek Sharma’s Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari release this Diwali. Trade experts comment on the Diwali content Milap Zaveri(writer-filmmaker): “I am excited about all 4 of them. Laxmmi looks brilliant!!! Akshay sir is a revelation. The Bam bhole song is epic! Would have loved to have seen it in cinemas but it will rock on digital too! Ludo has a great cast and Anurag is an exceptional director. Chhalaang looks lovely. Hansal is on a golden run. Rajkumar and Nushrat are superb actor | Click Here...
Does It Make Any Sense To Reopen Theatres At This Juncture? Trade Experts Kick In
Taran Adarsh: “It's important to re-open theatres because, first and foremost, think of the livelihood of those employed in the exhibition sector. Thousands of jobs were at stake due to the closure because of pandemic. Also, there are hundreds of films in various stages of production. A few are ready too. Sure, theatres in Maharashtra are shut, but post 15 Oct 2020, when theatres in several states will reopen, it will the first step towards revival of exhibition sector. To start with, several theatres will screen re-release films, while in West Bengal, a number of new Ben | Click Here...
Filmmakers & Movie Trade Experts Celebrate Re-Opening Of Movie Theatres
Milap Zaveri(writer, director): “Movie theatres must open because the losses the industry is suffering are terrible. Exhibitors, distributors, cinema owners, lakhs of employees, producers etc. are suffering near-bankruptcy. Also if restaurants, flights, gyms, metro, hotels, religious places etc can re-open in India why not cinemas? One can easily follow safety measures in a cinema especially while facing one direction looking at the screen. Moreover, audiences are starved for the big screen experience. They will rush back to see films, as Tenet has proven overseas. I myself want to see fi | Click Here...
Producers’ Decision To Go Straight To Digital, Trade Experts Speak
Let's see what experts have to say on movies taking the digital route Sameer Nair (CEO, Applause Entertainment): “I think this whole Multiplex versus OTT Platform debate is much ado about nothing. For now, with theatres shut, it makes sense to sell what’s on the shelves rather than let it rot; once theatres open, the older model will return subject to precaution, care, and economics. This is an immediate-term solution to extract value for ready products, help refinance the movie business and keep the production economics chugging. Obviously when the theatres reo | Click Here...