Bombay Velvet or Gabbar Is Back: Which film will collect more in May?

Q. Is Vivah the biggest hit of Shahid? If Vivah can be a big hit with the support of families, starring Shahid Kapoor, then why are you underestimating Prem Ratan Dhan Payo? - Akbar

A. Yes, Vivah remains the biggest hit of Shahid Kapoor’s career. The film under-performed at major cities, but was a major hit in smaller centres. It was the longest running film in Bihar that year too. However, Vivah was a small film which was released on limited number of screens. The stakes are MUCH higher for a film like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. For a film to gross more than Rs 200 crore in India, it has to perform well all over country - in every circuit. No question of underestimating the film or Salman Khan’s ability to bring audiences to theatres. The only question we raised through the QnA section was if the youth will come out in big numbers.

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Q. There are many male actors who have bounced back after a bad period, but is there any possibility that a female star can do the same? Like Aishwarya and Kareena Kapoor (just to pick as a example), they have lost their spot in the race, but can they in reality take hold of good movies, give hits and be in the lead again? - Faryal

A. Kareena Kapoor is likely to make a strong comeback. None of her films in 2012 and 2013 worked, but 2014 was a good year for her as ‘Singham Returns’ did well at the box office. She also has ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ with Salman Khan, who is arguably the biggest crowd puller in the country. Kajol has still sustained her popularity, even though she does very few films. She recently signed a big film ‘Dilwale’ directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Shahrukh Khan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has ‘Jazbaa’ and Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’. Sridevi is still capable of bringing in the audience in female-centric films like ‘English Vinglish’. So the answer to your question is, yes, female stars can make successful comebacks.

Q. How is the buzz of ‘Gabbar Is Back’ as the trailer? Has it been appreciated by the audience? Can it take 15 or 20+ crore opening? – Vishal Mehta

A. The trailer of ‘Gabbar Is Back’ has been received well. The way the makers have used the character of ‘Gabbar’ has also been liked. It should take a 15 crore+ opening and since May 1st is a holiday in several parts of the country, it could touch the 20 crore mark if the music and other promos are received well.

Q. ‘Bombay Velvet’ or ‘Gabbar Is Back’ which movie will earn more in May this year? – Pratikshya

A. The response to the trailer of ‘Bombay Velvet’ is extremely mixed, but since it would be Ranbir Kapoor’s first film since ‘Besharam’ in 2013, it should take a good opening. As for which film will earn more in May, it’s hard to make such predictions. We’d pick ‘Gabbar Is Back’, since it’s a safer film with a universally-appealing genre and a remake to a very successful Tamil film. A well-made entertaining masala film will still work at the box office. On the other hand, there has been too much negativity around ‘Bombay Velvet’ in the last few months, the 6-month delay hasn’t helped and the trailer hasn’t exactly received a positive response.

Q. Who are the leading ladies of Shhuddhi and Dangal ? – Mani

A. The star cast of both ‘Shhuddhi’ and ‘Dangal’ hasn’t yet been announced.

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