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Race begins to select India’s official Oscar entry; The Kerala Story, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Dasara in the list
8:15 AM
Sugandha Rawal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 21, 2023)
The pursuit to determine India’s official entry for Oscars 2024 has kicked off, with a slew of films vying for the coveted spot. Notable contenders include Balagam (Telugu), The Kerala Story (Hindi), Zwigato (Hindi) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Hindi).
“The Oscar committee has embarked on its meticulous selection process, involving multiple screenings, which commenced yesterday in Chennai, and the eagerly anticipated final announcement is to be unveiled next week,” says a source close to the selection process.
The decision regarding the official entry will rest in the hands of a 17-member jury, presided over by filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli.
Reports indicate that the committee has received an array of submissions, tallying over 22 entries. Among the noteworthy names forwarded to “the Film Federation of India for Oscar consideration are The Storyteller (Hindi), Music School (Hindi), Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway (Hindi), 12th Fail (Hindi), Viduthalai Part 1 (Tamil), Ghoomer (Hindi) and Dasara (Telugu)”, adds the source.
India triumphed at Oscars 2023, clinching two Academy Awards thanks to S S Rajamouli’s RRR and Guneet Monga’s The Elephant Whisperers, and Pan Nalin’s Gujarati masterpiece Chhello Show was chosen as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category.
The source also said, “The list might have additions such as Vaalvi (Marathi), Gadar 2 (Hindi), Ab Toh Sab Bhagwan Bharose (Hindi), and Baap Lyok (Marathi). We have received their application, but are waiting for the fees.”
Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 777
9:22 AM
THE KERALA STORY IS A SURPRISE SUPER-HIT OF THE SEASON; PROVES TO BE A BOON FOR THE EXHIBITORS
The exhibitors were gearing up for a dry May. Except for Fast X, not a single film this month was expected to rake in huge numbers. But last Friday’s release The Kerala Story proved to be a surprise. The film generated a lot of buzz and curiosity due to the controversies. The opening initially seemed in the range of Rs. 3-4 crores but soon, the ticket sales increased. It ended up opening at Rs. 6.75 crores. The collections jumped on Saturday and Sunday to Rs. 10.50 crores and Rs. 16 crores respectively. The collections usually drop on the weekdays, with each passing day. In the case of The Kerala Story, it is the opposite. While it collected Rs. 10 crores on Monday, the Tuesday earnings were Rs. 11 crores. The Wednesday collections are expected to be around Rs. 12 crores. As a result, the first week's collections will be in the range of Rs. 75-78 crores.
All eyes are now on the second weekend as it’ll give an idea of how much the lifetime of the film will be. As of now, it seems like it’ll collect between Rs. 150 and Rs. 200 crores. Crossing the collections of The Kashmir Files (Rs. 246.91 crores) seems unlikely. But nothing can be said for sure at this point.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, meanwhile, has also done well. The word of mouth is positive and its first week collections will be around Rs. 35 crores. It has the potential to cross the Rs. 50 crores mark. It will not enter the Rs. 100 crores club. Yet, it’s a feat considering the recent Marvel films have not got the desired response from the public.
Meanwhile, multiple Hindi and Hollywood films release tomorrow and all of them will face a tough time. The most exciting one seems to be IB 71. It stars Vidyut Jammwal and is also his first production. It is based on an unknown and fascinating chapter of history and is directed by Sankalp Reddy of The Ghazi Attack fame. The buzz is limited and hence, it should open at around Rs. 1 crore.
The other big release is Chatrapathi, a remake of the 2005 Telugu film of the same name, starring Prabhas and directed by S S Rajamouli. This is a rare Hindi remake which stars a South actor, Bellamkonda Sreenivas. The trailer, however, is poor and it looks like a dated film. Also, due to the casting of a South actor, it seems like a dubbed South movie. Its opening will be bad, though it might score in B and C Centres.
Then there are films like Music School, starring Sharman Joshi and Shriya Saran, and A Winter Tale At Shimla and both will sink without a trace. As for Hollywood, two major releases tomorrow are Asterix & Obelix - The Middle Kingdom and Love Again. The latter stars Priyanka Chopra but awareness is negligible. This can affect its box office prospects.
The exhibitors were gearing up for a dry May. Except for Fast X, not a single film this month was expected to rake in huge numbers. But last Friday’s release The Kerala Story proved to be a surprise. The film generated a lot of buzz and curiosity due to the controversies. The opening initially seemed in the range of Rs. 3-4 crores but soon, the ticket sales increased. It ended up opening at Rs. 6.75 crores. The collections jumped on Saturday and Sunday to Rs. 10.50 crores and Rs. 16 crores respectively. The collections usually drop on the weekdays, with each passing day. In the case of The Kerala Story, it is the opposite. While it collected Rs. 10 crores on Monday, the Tuesday earnings were Rs. 11 crores. The Wednesday collections are expected to be around Rs. 12 crores. As a result, the first week's collections will be in the range of Rs. 75-78 crores.
All eyes are now on the second weekend as it’ll give an idea of how much the lifetime of the film will be. As of now, it seems like it’ll collect between Rs. 150 and Rs. 200 crores. Crossing the collections of The Kashmir Files (Rs. 246.91 crores) seems unlikely. But nothing can be said for sure at this point.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, meanwhile, has also done well. The word of mouth is positive and its first week collections will be around Rs. 35 crores. It has the potential to cross the Rs. 50 crores mark. It will not enter the Rs. 100 crores club. Yet, it’s a feat considering the recent Marvel films have not got the desired response from the public.
Meanwhile, multiple Hindi and Hollywood films release tomorrow and all of them will face a tough time. The most exciting one seems to be IB 71. It stars Vidyut Jammwal and is also his first production. It is based on an unknown and fascinating chapter of history and is directed by Sankalp Reddy of The Ghazi Attack fame. The buzz is limited and hence, it should open at around Rs. 1 crore.
The other big release is Chatrapathi, a remake of the 2005 Telugu film of the same name, starring Prabhas and directed by S S Rajamouli. This is a rare Hindi remake which stars a South actor, Bellamkonda Sreenivas. The trailer, however, is poor and it looks like a dated film. Also, due to the casting of a South actor, it seems like a dubbed South movie. Its opening will be bad, though it might score in B and C Centres.
Then there are films like Music School, starring Sharman Joshi and Shriya Saran, and A Winter Tale At Shimla and both will sink without a trace. As for Hollywood, two major releases tomorrow are Asterix & Obelix - The Middle Kingdom and Love Again. The latter stars Priyanka Chopra but awareness is negligible. This can affect its box office prospects.
Music School director on recreating The Sound Of Music's songs: "Ilaiyaraaja made the process simpler with his brilliance"
8:18 AM
Music School maker on recreating three songs of evergreen musical, The Sound Of Music, for his film
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; April 24, 2023)
In December, Shriya Saran had told mid-day that her next, Music School, included three songs from The Sound Of Music (When Do re mi becomes sa re ga, Dec 13). First-time director Paparao Biyyala says that when he was conceptualizing the drama, starring Sharman Joshi, Saran and Prakash Raj, he was looking for a fitting musical to draw inspiration from. He found his answer in the famed 1959 Broadway musical, and acquired the rights to the play’s music.
“I watch a lot of musicals when I am in London or New York. I felt that The Sound Of Music is one of the most loved musicals of all times, and caters to our main demographic — the kids. So, I have interwoven its three songs in Music School, aptly modifying them to suit the sensibilities of the Indian audience,” Biyyala shares.
Ilaiyaraaja, who has composed the film’s album, also recreated The Sound of Music songs — Do Re Mi, So Long Farewell, and Sixteen Going On Seventeen.
The director says, “As we drew inspiration for our music from the legendary Broadway play, it involved a huge risk. I was scared of making the wrong choice. However, Ilaiyaraaja made the process simpler with his brilliance and experience.”
In 1965, the Broadway musical was adapted into the Julie Andrews-led film of the same name.
Three songs of The Sound Of Music recreated in Shriya Saran's film Music School
8:15 AM
Actor Shriya on how 'The Sound Of Music's' three songs, including 'Do Re Mi' and 'My Favourite Things', have been recreated for her film, 'Music School'
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; December 13, 2022)
Haven’t we all watched the classic, 'The Sound Of Music' (1965), humming with Julie Andrews to Do re mi and My favourite things? Shriya Saran, a die-hard fan of the musical, is one of us in that regard. Which is why her 2023 summer release, 'Music School', took her back to her childhood days. In a unique move, the Papa Rao Biyyala-directed venture features three evergreen songs from 'The Sound Of Music — Do Re Mi', 'Sixteen Going On Seventeen', and 'My Favourite Things'. Before the film went on floors in Goa in 2021, the ditties were orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the project.
Saran, who plays a music teacher in the drama that also stars Sharman Joshi, says it’s a dream come true to relive the Hollywood gem through its iconic songs. “It was the first film I ever watched. I was very young at that time, and watched it several times on the VCR,” she recalls. “The director [Biyyala] took the script to the makers of 'The Sound Of Music'. They loved it and gave the rights to use the songs. Since the film’s release, its songs have never played in any [other] movie. So, to use them in our film after 57 years [since its release] is a privilege.”
Music School has been shot largely in Hindi, and will also be released in Tamil and Telugu. The drama examines how the Indian education system and parents pressure children to devote long hours to studies so that they can go on to pursue profitable careers, thus denying them their childhood. In the film, the students are seen enacting The Sound Of Music as a play, thus making way for the songs.
Meanwhile, the movie’s original soundtrack and background score have been composed by music maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The director was well aware that the music would be keenly awaited after the incorporation of the Hollywood songs, and hence, ensured that the background score was recorded with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra under the supervision of Ilaiyaraaja.
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