Trailers are key to the way an audience perceives a movie and hence a big part of the lifecycle of a movie.
The film promises the same hilarious stupidity with amusing gags, especially Pankaj Tripathi's snappy dialogues and Rajkummar Rao's physical comedy, which made the 2018 hit rollicking fun, observes Mayur Sanap.
The Satyaprem Ki Katha trailer keeps you glued to the screen and has some good cinematography, sizzling chemistry between the lead actors, vibrant music, a promising story and a lot of emotion, enhanced with some Gujju tadka!
It also said that the Indian public was "not gullible or silly".
Watch the launch of a new Thamma song called Poison Baby, a dance number with Rashmika sharing the dance floor with Malaika Arora.
Tiring to see Tiger dash from one dumb action sequence to the other, sighs Mayur Sanap.
'It's rare for an actor to find something new to break an image.'
Trisha Krishnan and Abhirami on sharing screen space with Kamal Haasan and working with Mani Ratnam.
Quite a few films didn't do well, but particularly disappointing were the films that came from the south.
Flms belonging to genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, crime, and history get ready for release in theatres.
Whether it is his acting, dialogue delivery or action sequences, there is a clear absence of enthusiasm, observes Namrata Thakkar.
There's a reason why Anupam Kher directed Tanvi The Great.
It was a proud evening for Shah Rukh Khan, as elder son Aryan Khan shone under the spotlight for his first ever premiere.
Fahadh Faasil reunites with Maamannan co-star Vadivelu for the film Maareesan.
Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah's dark comedy looks absolutely riveting, applauds Namrata Thakker.
'This isn't just the story of Shaitan Singh. It's the story of the 120 soldiers who stood with him.' 'Their bravery and their sacrifice it deserves to be known.'
'The audience wants content.' 'If your trailer lands, if your teaser runs, if people like the songs, they will definitely come.'
'Mera plan hain aap logon ko itna daraungi, itna daraungi ki matlab bas band bajne wali hain.'
'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'
Sarfira seems to be scene-to-scene copy of the original, which begs the question: Why re-do a film if there's nothing new to add, asks Mayur Sanap.
'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.' 'I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.'
'In Shanaya's first film, she has taken such a big risk...'
When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?
Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.
'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'
'The audience has an expectation that the climax will be similar to the last 20 minutes of the previous film.' 'All I can say is you will get what you're expecting and you will also get what you're not expecting.'
'I don't hold grudges against them; they are all my friends.' 'Guess who suggested Rani Mukerji's name?'
A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.
It's safe to say that Marvel is back, raves Varun Khanvilkar.
Will Yudhra spin the formula and bring something new to this already trite genre, wonders Mayur Sanap.
'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.'
If Salaar is just a compendium of violent action, and an overuse of CGI, it would be a tedious watch, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
Seeing Deepika and Ranveer dance together with a lot of energy and enthusiasm is definitely the USP of the trailer, observes Namrata Thakker.
The two leads are looking confident in the trailer, but whether their chemistry will translate into a convincing love saga is something that remains to be seen, notes Mayur Sanap.
Katrina's perfect make-up... Ananya turns muse... Saiyami gets a new hair colour...
But for those who come to watch Rajini for a larger-than-life, first-day-first-show vibe, he will not disappoint in Coolie, raves Divya Nair.
Alia Bhatt has given a whistle-worthy performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
After all, she was working with three legends -- Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam and A R Rahman.
'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.'
