'Was Salman Khan the only reason for the success of a film?'
The final production cost of RRR is estimated to be approximately Rs 525 crore (Rs 5.25 billion), a sum impossible to recover through theatrical collections, even if it was the biggest hit of all times, which it is not, explains Subhash K Jha.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest April releases in the last decade.
Quite a few superstars are bringing their big releases to the big screen this month.
If people make films like Baahubali, which has Indian content, it will always be a hit. But nobody makes it nowadays.
The film was to release in July 2020 but is now scheduled for a Pongal release in January 2021.
Radhe Shyam will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in 2021.
Approximately Rs 18 crore-Rs 20 crore has been spent on promoting S S Rajamouli's RRR for its January 7 release, which now stands postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 resurgence.
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If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.
K Vijayendra Prasad denies it with an emphatic 'No!'
'When I contracted COVID and was extremely unwell, I almost thought I was not going to make it.' 'But this man (Karan Johar) was like family for us in Bombay. He would send doctors for me, made sure my medication was done correctly and made sure I came out of COVID.'
The Baahubali star posted an image from the ceremony with the declaration, 'And it's official!!'
Said to be the most expensive Telugu film since Baahubali, Shyam Singha Roy apparently has Nani as a Bengali freedom fighter.
'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors who have scored the biggest openers in 2022 so far.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday asserted his rebellion was not an act of "betrayal", but a "revolt" and asked Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray to kneel down at party founder Bal Thackeray's memorial and apologise for going against his ideals and aligning with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
'Even if the COVID crisis improves by October, there is no way Raja sir can complete and release the film then.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at Ranbir's films, which have seen the best opening collections.
Pooja Hegde will be Prabhas's heroine in the film which will be directed by Radha Krishna known for his debut movie, the stylish action thriller
Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
The Baahubali star is among the over 10 Tollywood (Telugu film industry) personalities including actors and directors, to be summoned by the ED.
Full credit to Ayan Mukerji for venturing into the 'Astraverse', says Deepa Gahlot.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday bitterly traded charges and used caustic terms like "traitors" and "betrayer" as rival Shiv Sena groups headed by them held Dussehra rallies in Mumbai in what was a parallel show of strength by the rivals after the change of government three months ago.
'Almost everyone in the team favours a digital release for RRR except Raja sir (Director S S Rajamouli), who won't hear of it.'
Stars and film-makers debate the current state of Bollywood.
As the film turns five, 10 interesting facts.
The star chose to dub his dialogues in the Hindi version of Saaho himself.
The RRR trailer is an absolute visual delight and promises a grand cinematic experience. But isn't that a given, considering it's an S S Rajamouli film?
This gorgeous actress loves to flaunt her back!
'I needed an actress, who can stand her ground between Tarak and Charan who are extremely talented actors. Alia is the perfect fit.'
'Alia has much more to do in RRR than was originally planned.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at filmmakers who have been away from the marquee for a long time, and are returning with a brand new film.
Nothing beats a live Kailash Kher performance, says Rajesh Karkera.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Joginder Tuteja looks at the releases which did a minimum lifetime business of Rs 20 crore. Unfortunately, the list is not very long.
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