SMALL FILMS TO TRY THEIR LUCK THIS WEEKEND!

After the release of the biggies – Bang Bang and Haider – the following two Fridays will see the release of small-budget films trying their luck before the Diwali blockbuster Happy New Year takes over. My analysis on the significant films releasing tomorrow:

TAMANCHEY: It stars Nikhil Dwivedi and Richa Chadda and is directed by debutant Navneet Behal. It’s in the making since almost 2-3 years. A sizzling still of the film has been out since almost 2 ½ years. The makers haven’t been open about what led to the film’s delay. Thankfully, the film doesn’t look dated and promos indicate that it can be a decent watch, if made well. Salman Khan recently announced that he sat on the film’s edit for 3 days to make it more edgy and even attended the launch of its song In Da Club. All this did help the film get much needed attention. But excitement is hardly there. The rustic flavor of the film might help the film in the hinterland. But public response has to be very positive and only then can the film make any headway.

EKKEES TOPPON KI SALAAMI: This one looks like an interesting satire starring Anupam Kher, Divyendu Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Manu Rishi Chadha, Aditi Sharma and Neha Dhupia. The theatrical trailer didn’t go viral but seemed impressive for sure. Neha’s hot avatar is attention-grabbing and her tribute to Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan etc in the funky Ghoor Ghoor Ke song is damn good. But it’s sad that the song and promo both couldn’t make an impact. The buzz for the film is negligible and this would mar the box office prospects.

JIGARIYAA: It has been shot and packaged beautifully and looks nothing short of a visually rich film from a reputed production house. But it has failed to make any noise. The film launches two new faces – Harshvardhan Deo and Cherry Mardia – and both are unexciting. Music never got a chance to prove its worth. In short, Jigariyaa will have a very tough time at the box office.

WHICH FILM WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AND WHY? DO LET ME KNOW!
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HOW BANG BANG & HAIDER FARED AT THE BOX OFFICE

The big releases of last week, Bang Bang and Haider, are doing more or less well at the box office. Bang Bang is an entertaining masala film and hence it was released extensively. Its box office run has been fine but it should have been better. It has collected 101.75 crore till Tuesday and this was not expected from a film that had 5 holidays at its disposal. Also, the word of mouth is mixed. It remains to be seen how the film fares in second week and only then a clearer picture will emerge as to whether the film will be a commercial success.

Haider on the other hand was never expected to have a big opening. After all, it’s a niche film in terms of costs and theme as well. It had a limited release and has collected 30.25 crore till Tuesday. This is not bad at all! Moreover, the response is very positive (a section of audience is unhappy with the so-called ‘one-sided-story’ though). Hence, the film will sustain in theatres till Happy New Year’s release on October 24.

Haider was a brave attempt and it is important that such films taste commercial success. Let’s hope for the best!