Raj Bansal
Why Indian Audiences Still Prefer Hollywood Superheroes Over Homegrown Ones
The phenomenal box office performance of the latest Spider-Man film in India has once again highlighted the country's enduring fascination with Hollywood superheroes. The success also raises a pertinent question: despite having iconic homegrown superheroes like Shaktimaan and Krrish, why hasn't India been able to build enduring superhero franchises on a similar scale? While both characters continue to enjoy a loyal fan base, their cinematic futures remain uncertain. Shaktimaan has been stalled due to rights-related issues, with creator Mukesh Khanna publicly expressing his reservatio | Click Here...
Has the Pan-India Film Bubble Burst? Trade Experts Say the Formula Is Losing Steam
The pan-India model that reshaped the Indian box office after Baahubali may be reaching saturation, according to trade experts, who say the strategy has lost the novelty that once drove audiences to theatres. Veteran trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai believes the formula is no longer as effective because multilingual releases have become commonplace. "I think the pan-India formula is virtually over. A decade ago, when Baahubali became a hit, it was a unique thing. Now every film is getting dubbed in Hindi, so the novelty is missing," he says. Pillai also attributes the tren | Click Here...
Moderate Ticket Prices, Franchise Value to Boost Dhamaal 4, Says Raj Bansal
Exhibitor and trade analyst Raj Bansal predicts a ₹13–14 crore opening for Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4, saying the film's franchise value, comedy, and affordable ticket pricing could work in its favour at the box office. Speaking about the film's prospects, Bansal said, "The opening will be quite good. It should get an opening of around ₹13–14 crore." He believes Dhamaal 4 occupies the same entertainment space as Welcome to the Jungle. "It's an old, popular franchise. The similarity between Welcome to the Jungle and this one is that they are old, popular franchises with a m | Click Here...