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Vikram Vedha Versus Ponniyin Selvan, Which Film Has The Edge This Week? Trade Experts Kick In
Akshaye Rathi(film exhibitor): “I think both Ponniyin Selvan and Vikram Vedha will conquer the boxoffice, though in different parts of the country. In Tamil Nadu the opening of PS1 will be historic , as the Tamil author and the novel on which the film is based are so ironic to Tamil literature . It is as pervasive in Tamil Nadu as the Ramayan and the Mahabharat. Plus, the visual spectacle that Mani Ratnam is bound to provide, will ensure a solid viewership for Mani Ratnam’s films. As for VV, two phenomenal actors starring in it and two phenomenal directors helming it, I am sure this Fri | Click Here...
Movie Theatres Opening In Maharashtra from October 22, Trade and Industry Reacts
Ajai Rai(producer): “As a producer I could wholly empathize with my ilk which was waiting bated breath for theatres in Maharashtra to re-open. Movies being released excluding Maharashtra was like excluding the Taj Mahal from Agra. Made no sense. Thanks to Uday Thackerayji for finally doing the needful.We can start breathing again.” Sharad Kelkar(actor): “This is great news for all us Maharashtrians. We are all movie lovers. For me watching movies in theatres is the only way to really enjoy films. I have a few releases pending. Ho | Click Here...
What Next For Salman Khan? Trade Experts Speak
Taran Adarsh: “It's time for Salman Khan to reinvent himself. The biggest of stars did it after a point. After Mrityudaata and Lal Badshah, Amitabh Bachchan changed tracks and did Mohabbatein. Salman enjoys a massive fan base. He's the Pied Piper of the industry, the darling of the masses. But he needs to go think out of the box. He did Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan and the audience loved him. The BO numbers also crossed 300 cr mark in India. It's time for a change. That would only cement his status. I feel he was much braver as an actor when he started out. He did varie | Click Here...
Producers’ Decision To Go Straight To Digital, Trade Experts Speak
Let's see what experts have to say on movies taking the digital route Sameer Nair (CEO, Applause Entertainment): “I think this whole Multiplex versus OTT Platform debate is much ado about nothing. For now, with theatres shut, it makes sense to sell what’s on the shelves rather than let it rot; once theatres open, the older model will return subject to precaution, care, and economics. This is an immediate-term solution to extract value for ready products, help refinance the movie business and keep the production economics chugging. Obviously when the theatres reo | Click Here...