News for 'Box Office Potential'

Do Children make BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES?

Do Children make BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja checks back to see how films around children work at the box office.

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.

'Dhanush's A Generous Co-Actor, Director'

'Dhanush's A Generous Co-Actor, Director'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I'm in awe of how secure he is, as an actor, performer and director.'

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

Bollywood to give theatres a KICK START!

Bollywood to give theatres a KICK START!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'The opening up of theatres is well-timed to coincide with the festival season and give a big push. We expect box office collections to reach 2019 levels when they stood at Rs 10,000 crore.' Surajeet Das Gupta reports.

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks back at her career, and looks at her top films.

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.

Ajay Devgn: Kajol is the Number 1 actress in Bollywood

Ajay Devgn: Kajol is the Number 1 actress in Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The actor discusses his latest film Himmatwala, and tells us why 40-plus actors are still ruling the roost in Bollywood.

Simmba on way to becoming a hit

Simmba on way to becoming a hit

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Will Zero be another SRK flop?

Will Zero be another SRK flop?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.

'No point making a film if it doesn't make you feel something'

'No point making a film if it doesn't make you feel something'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'One genre cannot survive 365 days of the year. It can be the flavour of the season.'

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Twinkle Khanna faces social media ire over jibe at Kashmir Files

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Author and former Bollywood actor Twinkle Khanna is being criticised on social media for making a tongue-in-cheek remark about the film The Kashmir Files in her Sunday column for a leading daily.

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

On her 50th birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of her most significant works.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

'Struggle Teaches You More Than Success'

'Struggle Teaches You More Than Success'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'Struggle can be hard, difficult or smooth, but it is the period that defines your future and makes you who you are.'

'I don't think about breaking records'

'I don't think about breaking records'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'We focus on the masses, to watch a film while clapping, dancing and whistling.' 'But there should be strong content.' 'Every dialogue in the film has a thought process, which people can relate to.'

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.

'Pippa is not a jingoistic film'

'Pippa is not a jingoistic film'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'This is an event where Indian forces are trying to liberate other countries from a genocide and liberate from a power to give them their freedom.'

Bizarre! Mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes, boy killed

Bizarre! Mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes, boy killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

At least two persons were killed and four others injured in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district as a mortar shell, reportedly carried by the floodwaters of Teesta river, exploded, police said on Friday.

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

These women fight their way out of the slums, dream of boxing glory

These women fight their way out of the slums, dream of boxing glory

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

The female boxers have to spar against a host of obstacles. They all dream of glory in the ring, accompanied by the kind of prize money that will give them a better life than Katanga can offer.

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The BJP often forgets that in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, the voter does not mix religion, which is personal, and politics that is in the public sphere, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Comfort and chemistry go hand in hand, so Tabu's versatile vigour and Devgn's brooding intensity has regularly complemented their working styles in solidarity and conflict.

Bollywood is losing THIS MUCH MONEY due to COVID-19

Bollywood is losing THIS MUCH MONEY due to COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

But how does one plan for a pandemic like the coronavirus, which arrives totally unannounced and results in practically a global shutdown?

Realty stocks' rally may hit valuation hurdle

Realty stocks' rally may hit valuation hurdle

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Shares of real estate firms have been outperforming over the past year. The rally, analysts say, may hit roadblocks in the near term amid stretched valuations, even as the long-term prospects for the sector remain ebullient. "Most of the positive news flow is already in the price. Hence, investors sitting on hefty profits may partially cash out at current levels," suggests V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

World Cup Roundup: Neymar inspires Brazil; Dutch delight

World Cup Roundup: Neymar inspires Brazil; Dutch delight

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Brazil's poster-boy striker Neymar fulfilled a nation's expectations to score twice in a 4-1 destruction of Cameroon on Monday while the Netherlands again showed their potential to win the World Cup with a third straight win.

PIX: Salman Khan's 10 BEST action moments!

PIX: Salman Khan's 10 BEST action moments!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

With just a few days to go before the potential box-office smasher rocks the screens, Sukanya Verma picks Salman's 10 best action moments.

When Bollywood went to college

When Bollywood went to college

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The filmi college saga, through the decades.

Spanish soccer chief refuses to step down over kiss scandal

Spanish soccer chief refuses to step down over kiss scandal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Regional leaders of the RFEF held a crisis meeting in Madrid on Thursday to discuss Rubiales's future and options for a potential successor, a source told Reuters.

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?

Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Neither the BJP, nor the Congress before it, made any manifesto commitments on defence spending, even though allocations have plummeted from 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the late 1980s to less than 2 per cent today, points out Ajai Shukla.

PIX: Bollywood's most TITILLATING horror films

PIX: Bollywood's most TITILLATING horror films

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan starrer 3G is the latest film in Bollywood's growing list of horror stories with prominent sexual tones.

Salman Khan's 10 BIGGEST Blockbusters

Salman Khan's 10 BIGGEST Blockbusters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

With his upcoming film Jai Ho set to open in theatres on January 24, Salman Khan is poised to score yet another money-spinner. We take a look at the actor's previous hits.