FILMS RELEASING TOMORROW TO FACE TOUGH TIME!

We have often seen multiple small-budget films releasing together and facing a tough time. Something similar is going to happen tomorrow and at the same time, it’s going to be an exception. Some 6 films will release tomorrow and the awareness for these movies is so low that reports of shows getting cancelled in the weekend itself is going to happen. A brief analysis of these films:

SAAT UCHHAKKEY: The film boasts of an impressive cast – Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon, Anupam Kher, Vijay Raaz and Annu Kapoor. It is produced by Neeraj Pandey’s partner Shital Bhatia and it has been ready since a long time. But since it has abuses, it faced problems at the Censors, expectedly. This can be a fun film but awareness is hardly there.

BEIIMAAN LOVE: It stars Sunny Leone and Rajniesh Duggall. Just like the recent Sunny Leone’s releases, the excitement for this film is hardly there. Even the music has not caught on.

ANNA: This is a biopic of the very popular Anna Hazare. Shashank Udapurkar, the director of the film is also the lead. He does look like Anna but at the same time, since he’s not a popular face and the trailer hasn’t made a mark, the buzz is hardly there.

LOVE DAY: The film stars Bigg Boss sensation Ajaz Khan. The title of the film has double connotations and yet, the youth is hardly excited to buy the ticket and watch the film.

FUDDU: The film has been in the making since close to 2 years. More than the film and it’s plot, it’s the songs done by Sunny Leone and Gauahar Khan that have made waves.

MOTU PATLU – KING OF KINGS: This is a popular series for kids and the makers have released it at a time when the Diwali vacations have just commenced or are about to start. But the animation is sub-standard, especially when compared to the films churned out by Hollywood. Hence, it’s difficult to say if viewers will buy expensive multiplex 3D ticket and come in hordes to see the film.

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DNA (October 6, 2016)


On the other hand, Singer Jasmine Sandlas was to feature with Gauahar on her song, but the latter wanted a solo and hence, Jasmine wasn’t featured. “Khan further refused to add her name to the film poster. Her team is claiming that she was roped in as Sunny’s song didn’t leave much of an impact. Which isn’t the case at all. The makers haven’t released Gauahar’s song yet,” shares the source.

Well, all we can can say is, the makers feel that Sunny zaroori hai, aur Gauahar ki zaroorat nahi.”

Only M S Dhoni - The Untold Story will be arriving on the big screen this Friday. Though earlier there were indications that Sunny Leone’s Beiimaan Love will be releasing on the same day, those plans have now been quashed
DNA (September 27, 2016)


“Sunny’s last hit was Ragini MMS 2 (2014) and ever since then she has delivered flops in the form of Ek Paheli Leela, Kuch Kuch Locha Hai, Mastizaade and One Night Stand. Her Tina and Lolo is stuck for a long time. She needs a Box Office success badly and to arrive alongside the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer would have been professional harakiri,” our trade expert adds.

It remains to be seen if the makers of Beiimaan Love will now make use of the three weeks available to them and pitch the film correctly. For Sunny’s fans there is a double treat awaiting on October 14. A non-starcast affair Fuddu releases on the same day and the film (again a delayed affair) features her special song appearance (Tu Zaroorat Nahi Tu Zaroori Hai) with Sharman Joshi.

BOMBAY TIMES (September 20, 2016)

Kaif’s team claims she didn’t back out
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; September 17, 2016)

The much-speculated reunion of ex-flames Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif for upcoming rom-com, Fuddu, has come to a naught. The two were supposed to recite shayaris for a romantic track in the film, but the actress has apparently pulled out of it. The film in question is the directorial debut of Sunil Subramani, who has assisted Anurag Basu. It was the filmmaker who convinced Ranbir to be part of his protégé’s project. Sunil and Ranbir, too, go back a long way.

A unit hand says, “The makers had approached them to recite a few couplets. Ranbir obliged, but Kat backed out. The producers tried their best to get her on board, but she wasn’t comfortable doing it. Their next film, Anurag’s Jagga Jasoos, is a commitment they are both deeply invested in, so they can’t back out from that. But, Fuddu was a favour for a friend and she decided not to keep her side of the promise.”

Katrina’s spokesperson, however, maintains, “She was supposed to do a voice-over for Fuddu, which she recorded long ago. She hasn’t backed out of it.”

The film’s producer, Pradeep Gupta, on the other hand, confirms that the actress ditched the offer: “It is sad that Katrina couldn’t be part of the project. But, in any case, I am sure her best wishes are with us. We are glad Ranbir could make time for our film.”

Interestingly, the film’s poster also credits Ranbir alone for the shayari; there is no mention of Katrina anymore.

Nayandeep Rakshit (DNA; July 29, 2016)


Now, an insider tells us that’s completely untrue. “Katrina is not at all a part of the project. And it has nothing to do with Ranbir as well. She was never approached for the film and she finds it odd how people quickly the rumours began and spread.”

Another source from the production tells us, “The makers know that their film is a small-budget project and are just merely trying to gain publicity by bringing in Kat’s name along with Ranbir’s. It’s true that RK has recited a poem in the film. But Kat has not even done that much. To figure out how these stories erupted, is a no-brainer.”

Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 1, 2016)

Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; October 4, 2014)

Pradeep Gupta (right), producer of Fuddu, is a hassled man. He alleges that screenwriter Manoj Tyagi has been harassing him for a while now. Says Pradeep, “One year ago, I met Manoj and we wanted to work together. I was keen to make a film on Sarabjeet Singh’s life and I asked him to develop the script. He came up with some ideas for this film, but I did not like them initially. Soon after, Subhash Ghai announced his film on Sarabjeet, so we decided to not make that film, as there was no point in making another movie on same subject.”

After a few months, Pradeep is said to have assured Manoj that he would work with him on another project, especially since he had paid Manoj Rs 5 lakh in advance. “Meanwhile, I liked the concept of Fuddu and decided to go ahead with this film. Accordingly, I asked writer Pawan Kumar to write the script. Then all of a sudden, Manoj called me and asked me about my film. He started out by speaking cordially, but later on, accused me of cheating him by not offering him another film. What’s more, he is now demanding a payment of Rs 3 lakh from me. But I cannot give him the money as I have not worked with him at all. In fact, he should return my money. When I told him this, he abused me and I am now going to register a case against him in Delhi and Mumbai.”

When contacted, Manoj, who has won two National Awards — one each for Page 3 and Aparahan — denied that he had had any argument with Pradeep.