Which film can break the opening day of Happy New Year?

Q. Which movies have best chance of breaking opening day collections of Happy New Year this year?

A. This year, only Shahrukh Khan’s Dilwale will have a realistic chance of breaking the opening day record of ‘Happy New Year’  i.e if it releases on Christmas holiday (25th December). Any film releasing on a working day or a restricted holiday will find it difficult. The other two films releasing during the two main festive seasons are Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. But Bajrangi Bhaijaan releases during the Pre-Eid period and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is scheduled to release on ‘Diwali puja’ day. However, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo could set to the record for the highest single-day collections (on its second day).

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Q. What are the box office prospects of Dil Dhadakne Do - can it cross 150 crore like some are saying? - Rahul

A. Difficult, but box office is unpredictable. Like Zoya Akhtar’s other two movies, Dil Dhadakne Do is likely to be targeted at the multiplex audience and no film that has only done well at multiplexes has gone on to cross 150 crore. Also, the film doesn’t feature a Top 5 superstar, so even though Dil Dhadakne Do is likely to take a good opening because of Zoya’s last film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, it’s likely to rely on extraordinary content and word-of-mouth to cross the 150 crore mark.

Q. Why domestic collections gets first priority  than worldwide collection, films like Dhoom3, Chennai Express, Bang Bang, Happy New Year earn hefty money outside but we mostly talk about their domestic collection than worldwide collection? – Saket

A. If a film does extraordinary business overseas, but distributors in the domestic (India) market suffer heavy losses, the film is declared a failure. Local distributors recovering costs and acceptance for a film back home in India, is what’s most important for any producer or filmmaker. Overseas success is a bonus.

Q. What is the main reason for the downfall of Akshay Kumar? Is it just because of doing 3 – 4 films in a year or less promotions of his movie? Does he deserve superstar tag at present?? – Lokesh Goel

A. There are more filmmakers lining up outside Akshay Kumar’s house than any other actor in the industry. Since he does so many films, he can work with many more directors. He’s easily the most professional actor in the industry too – comes to the sets on time, sticks to his schedule, completes his films on time and exhibitors in smaller centres survive because of his films. He’s one of the highest tax payers in the country too. So many films have released this year, but no Hindi film has even crossed the first week business of Baby. In short, there hasn’t been any downfall.