Ra One – Box Office Disaster in the making?

Ra One is Shahrukh Khan’s most ambitious project to date. His dream superhero film and the actor has already dedicated it to his son Aryan. Correct us if we are wrong, but there is something that doesn’t seem to be right with Ra One. It seems like a repeat of Hrithik Roshan’s Kites.

We are not predicting the box office outcome of the film, but just going by all the news and rumours that have been flying around the internet, mostly from credible sources – all is not well. 

  • Firstly, the film has been in the making for more than 4-5 years now (from the pre-production stages) and according to director Anubhav Sinha, he has put in more than 4 years of his life into Ra One. No big deal, but how many changes have been made to the script in all those years?  Is it still what Anubhav and others credited for the screenplay, had written all those years ago?
  • Which brings us to the next point – 3 directors. Officially, the director of Ra One is Anubhav Sinha. But due to some issues which we assume are creative differences between Anubhav and SRK, good-friend Karan Johar was asked to direct the romantic portions between the lead actors. Later, when Karan was busy with his upcoming film ‘Student of the year’ he recommended Tarun Mansukhani to Shahrukh. Tarun of Dostana fame then took over the directorial reigns for the last 20 days of shoot. And we all thought its an Anubhav Sinha film? How can you replace / side-line a director who has conceptualized the entire film with someone who probably knows nothing about it? Quite scary!
  • Out of nowhere, Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra were signed on to play cameos. Now we hear, Priyanka plays the role of a Transvestite (Hijra or half-man-half-woman). Were these characters a part of the original script written by Anubhav or have they been added just for star-value?
  • The film is titled after the villain Ra One played by Arjun Rampal. SRK plays the role of G One. Now the title doesn’t really matter but imagine if Spiderman was titled the Green Goblin. Or Krrish was titled Dr Arya after Naseeruddin Shah’s character. Sounds funny doesn’t it? Its weird, but we agree with SRK’s clarification on the title. Ra One just sounds better than G One.
  • Ra One is not a superhero film alone. Its a mixture of all genre’s that would have enough in it for everyone says SRK. Hopefully they have not included  item numbers and actor-tributes like those seen in Yashraj Films.

We hope the film has turned out well and these last minute actor-director additions work in favour of Ra One.

A lot of time, effort and money has gone into the making of this film and the stakes are too high! A slip here would prove to be too costly for all involved.

We will keep you updated on Ra One with the latest right until its release on October 26th. Do follow us on Facebook or Twitter (see below) to get all the latest news, box office reports and more.

What do you think of Ra One? Will it be a HIT or FLOP? Tell us in the comments section below.

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295 Comments

  • ra one is getting bigger and bigger by each passing day.it is the first film to cross rs 350 crore in india.

  • Super+Duper+Flop= Ra One (The Biggest Flop of hifi)
    in a interview Srk bola,” Life me sabhi kaam jeetni ke liye nahi kiye jaate, kabhi kuch kaam haarne ke liye bhi kiya jata hai…aur isi thinking ke sath meine Ra One ko made kiya hai…!”

    its not Ra One.. its Raavan… !!!
    Hahahaha….. :D

  • @ Indicine team:what you will say about Salman khan’s dream project VEER that was not directed by 3 directors.Kites was also not directed by 3 directors.So how can you predict about Ra. One.See only film matters not the question that by how many directors it was directed.

  • @indicine
    I think all the factors u told here all goes in favor of ra 1. I think this movie will make history nd will change the perception of bollywood.
    I can’t wait to see ra 1. I m seeing this movie will break all records nd even 400 crore is very much possible in india.

  • good joke by indicine people that ra.one is box office disaster.ra.one will be biggest bollywood blockbuster.

  • @Indicine, you pointed out some valid points but let me tell u its a courageous article.

    No doubt that Ra-one will get the biggest opening in the history of bollywood but sustaining hence forward in the main question. The makers are already recovered 50 cr from non theatrical business. 35 cr satellite rights to Star network and music rights at 15 cr to T-series.

    The strategy of doing a long promotion by the makers are paid off. They are able to maintain the buzz level by doing some smart marketing strategy. They are continuously releasing something in the media to maintain the hype. 1st the teaser in the time of world cup and continuing with every cricket series telecast in Star/ESPN channel.
    2nd the leaked version of Akon song and latest the posted of Sajay Dutt & heating controversy regarding Sallu-Sangu-SRK relationship. And also Priyanka special appearance.
    These things continuously hitting the memories of the audiences and the hype is keep increasing.

  • Where as Kites was more in the news because of disturbance between producers/distributors/exhibitors about the releasing dates. though the product was crap, still then it got a big opening.

  • Ra 1 is definitely going to be a all time blockbuster but the question is how big it will be. My best wishes r always with ra 1.

  • Indicine team..your points are valid…but they are too short to overpower Ra.One’s positive..
    why it took such a long time..because it’s a project never seen before..200 cr is a massive requirement..and 3000vfx shots..are not childs play..each shot undergoes hours and hours of finishing..
    then as for 3 directors..its true..
    they were called because..those scenes were tough..to shoot..and required help of some other minds..i.e karan johar and tarun..even Yash Chopra directed an item number..
    When u cant decide how to shoot a particular scene..its nothing wrong to call for help..it will only better..coz these directors are big enough..

    PC and Sanjay dutt were required for a sequence at the end..they play side kicks of Ra.one..
    u r saying that villan’s name shouldnt be kept..then what about ghajini..
    I think sometimes villans are larger than the film..like gabbar..mogambo..etc etc..and as SRK told Ra.One is a villan bigger than life..I dont get the fun u r making of its title..

    Yes ra.One is not super hero film alone..its more of heart tugging story b/w father and child..

    and we know srk is smart enough to invest 200 cr in a safe side..

    Ra.one ca’nt go wrong..
    it can be either mother of all flops..or father of all blockbusters..

    but I go with the latter part..
    its gonna be biggest..but we have to wait and see..by what margin..

  • Indicine team..your points are valid…but they are too short to overpower Ra.One’s positive..
    why it took such a long time..because it’s a project never seen before..200 cr is a massive requirement..and 3000vfx shots..are not childs play..each shot undergoes hours and hours of finishing..
    then as for 3 directors..its true..
    they were called because..those scenes were tough..to shoot..and required help of some other minds..i.e karan johar and tarun..even Yash Chopra directed an item number..
    When u cant decide how to shoot a particular scene..its nothing wrong to call for help..it will only better..coz these directors are big enough..

    PC and Sanjay dutt were required for a sequence at the end..they play side kicks of Ra.one..
    u r saying that villan’s name shouldnt be kept..then what about ghajini..
    I think sometimes villans are larger than the film..like gabbar..mogambo..etc etc..and as SRK told Ra.One is a villan bigger than life..I dont get the fun u r making of its title..

    Yes ra.One is not super hero film alone..its more of heart tugging story b/w father and child..

    and we know srk is smart enough to invest 200 cr in a safe side..

    Ra.one ca’nt go wrong..
    it can be either mother of all flops..or father of all blockbusters..

    but I go with the latter part..
    its gonna be biggest..but we have to wait and see..by what margin..
    Indicine team..your points are valid…but they are too short to overpower Ra.One’s positive..
    why it took such a long time..because it’s a project never seen before..200 cr is a massive requirement..and 3000vfx shots..are not childs play..each shot undergoes hours and hours of finishing..
    then as for 3 directors..its true..
    they were called because..those scenes were tough..to shoot..and required help of some other minds..i.e karan johar and tarun..even Yash Chopra directed an item number..
    When u cant decide how to shoot a particular scene..its nothing wrong to call for help..it will only better..coz these directors are big enough..

    PC and Sanjay dutt were required for a sequence at the end..they play side kicks of Ra.one..
    u r saying that villan’s name shouldnt be kept..then what about ghajini..
    I think sometimes villans are larger than the film..like gabbar..mogambo..etc etc..and as SRK told Ra.One is a villan bigger than life..I dont get the fun u r making of its title..

    Yes ra.One is not super hero film alone..its more of heart tugging story b/w father and child..

    and we know srk is smart enough to invest 200 cr in a safe side..

    Ra.one ca’nt go wrong..
    it can be either mother of all flops..or father of all blockbusters..

    but I go with the latter part..
    its gonna be biggest..but we have to wait and see..by what margin..

  • yes most awaited film of this year but its budget is so more that i have doubt that it will be recover
    all the cost. there are no more people like young & old audience interested in super hero film. it cat cross 100 to 140 crore marks but not able to recover its total budget value. my best wishes to Ra-one.
    so wait & watch. but till now i m waiting for salman’s upcoming movie bodygaurd release to 31st august
    the expectation is so high that it will cross 200 crore mark.

  • Rajesh Dear..r u forgetting overseas market..at min. it wld do 150+ cr in India..
    and overseas it will be raking in atleast 150cr..thats 300cr+ gross at minimum..with 175cr budget..

  • @aashkaran…films are meant to recover their profit from india b4 going overseas,if ra.one doesn’t recover it’s income alone 4rm india,it wil b called flop…4 example veer didn’t recover it’s cost 4rm india,then it was called flop…ra.one is a probability..it is either going to be flop or blockbuster…but we can all wait to c…

  • i think what u r saying is totally wrong. it will be a biggest blockbuster of all time.i think ur pure salman khan supporter@indicine

  • Ra.one is gna b a super HITTTTTT!!! sry , datz an understatement…….it gna b a SUPER DUPER BLOCKBUSTER!!!!! itz gna b history!!!!! y so much debate bout it eh??? i mean….y luk at da negative side??? havin more da 1 director , is no big deal. raone took bout 4yrs or more……DAT makes RA.one MORE excitinnggggggggg!!!!! it showz how much work is put into it!Gettin Sanjay n PC in da film wz a gr8 idea!!! m sure it ll make it more thrillingggg!!! SRK wants EVERYTHING to b perfect in Ra.one ..n datz wat he’s doin! :) :) (: (:

  • @indicine team

    once again it is confirmed that you are die hard srk hater.may god bless you. you always promote amir,sallu and duggu.ra one is the baap of all action movies of bollywood.it will easily cross 350 crore mark.

  • Amazing article Indicine.. I will always believe that you guys are unbiased.. You have some very valid points out there..

    3 directors are bad for any film.. and involving Karan Johar and Tarun will be the biggest mistake for SRK. You need to have utmost trust in your director and the script.. otherwise its a perfect recipe for disaster..

    Many think sanju and piggy chops have special appearance but they actually are a part of the film.. no item number.. srk has a action scene with sanju..

    Priyanka.. haha.. SRK is dating her.. she is part of every film of his.. there are rumours everywhere that Priyanka and srk are physically involved..

  • Very gutsy article I must say.. for those saying that the movie will recover from other sources and international market.. irrespective of the cost.. the film has to do 175 crores.

    SRK screams from rooftops that he is the biggest actor in the industry, that he is the biggest brand.. that he is the only superstar.. does he have even one 100 crore+ film??? Who cares about overseas audience.. Its the Hindi film industry.. the Indian box office is what matters.. the others like satellite rights and overseas business is just a bonus..

    Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgan.. all have 100 crore+ films.. where is SRK? Not even in the Top 5..

    If Ra One doesnt do 150 crores in India itll be the biggest slap on SRKs face.. Its do or die.. and from what we have been hearing.. Ra one will be the biggest disaster ever.. remember.. huge opening is not enough.. if movie is bad.. it will fall.. like Kites, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, My Name Is Khan..

  • Sorry… I meant to say.. Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgan.. all have bigger grossers than SRK.. who is not even in the Top 5..

  • all dear guys
    Srk accepted this mistake(Ra One) when he watched the movie ROBOTT…!
    In ths film nothing new…
    plots of ths film is What ??? U dont know what ??
    Srk is not a attractive super hero like spiderman or superman….. His looks like a funny tods… :(
    So why genious people worst his money for Ra One (not G One)… ???
    So leave india & go oversease…
    Srk ur times is Up !!!

  • ra 1 is just overhyped..it will be a disastrius @ srk is always overrated…it really wont do anythinf good

  • Will ra.one have a huge opening:YES
    I hate srk but will i watch ra.one:YES
    Why :because of the curiosity factor and the major hype done by the media,i would like to know what ra.one is all about bcos i have been hearing about ra.one for the past 2to3 years so out of curiosity i will watch it.
    ( Now the real question)
    Will i watch it the second time or ever:HELL NO
    Why:bcos it doesnt have a good script bcos all i have been hearing is what effect or technology it will have and i have been seeing that in hollywood movies and i also know a lot of hollywood movies was copied and joined toghther to make ra.one.srk movies have been doing well overseas but i fear for this one,bcos i dont think the west will torelate this amount of copying from hollywood movies.

  • @Suniel i totally agree with u
    SRK is wasting his money, time and energy in this project, i mean one should be intelligent, SRK as a filmmaker=looser, sorry i have to say he’s not that bad as an actor but as a filmmaker he is 0, he lacks script sense and marketing skills like Aamir, i mean look at a film like DB which was a black comedy still it succeeded, DG was an art movie made by 8cr and though it wasn’t hit it covered its investment without Aamir it wouldn’t even collect 1cr lifetime. PL, JT, TZP and Lagaan also were successes and good movies n some of them were masterpieces, but what the hell is SRK doing now with Ra.One the budget is 100cr omg!!! If the cript is weak or if the film will not be liked then it’s a flop for sure, it’s the most risky film that SRK is making till date…

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