A catchy title is always key to hold audience attention and when it is unique and distinctive, it is even better.
For the first time ever, Alia has scored a Rs 100 crore+ weekend opener, which takes her straight to the superstar league.
'This is a blip in the 100-year history of cinema.'
Joginder Tuteja lists our theatrical entertainment for the month.
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at Ajay Devgn's strong line-up, coming soon.
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to direct Kantara actor Rishab Shetty in a Hindi-Kannada bi-lingual based on a historical figure.
A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.
'He listens to you and he will do exactly what you tell him to do.'
Ram Charan has signed up Shankar's next film, to be made in Hindi and Telugu.
'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'
'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'
'I only challenge myself in every way possible and feel that an actor's job is to be universal.'
After screening his film for Akshay Kumar, Ashutosh Gowariker hosted two more for the cast and their families the next day.
At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
Quite a few superstars are bringing their big releases to the big screen this month.
There are quite a few movies that still don't have a title.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at Bollywood's patriotic films, coming up.
'If am in a plane with a superstar and a screenwriter, I would rather sit next to the writer.'
Right from the time of announcement to its eventual release, there was a lot of hype created around Vijay Deverakonda in the role of an MMA fighter.
First time director Krishnan Gomatham Seshadri can't stop gushing about the whole experience.
Top directors are getting ready to put together some of their most ambitious films.
Shah Rukh will singlehandedly contribute Rs 1,400 crore (Rs 14 billion) at the box office.
There are as many as nine Hindi movies arriving in theatres in July.
'Our hero is strong and you must have seen the mother, she is stronger.' 'And Mike Tyson is the strongest!'
'Thanks to OTT, our work is now seen by all.' 'Every movie is getting recognition from not just India, but from all over the world.'
In the industry for over 25 years, it's good to see how Rani Mukerji is continuing to spearhead films as the lead and still bringing in audiences.
Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.
For those hoping for the third part of the KGF franchise with Kannada superstar Yash, here is the bad news and the good.
'The pandemic time has disturbed the audience mentality.' 'If they don't like the trailer, they will not go to the theatre no matter who is in it.'
The summer saw its fair share of hits at the box office. Now, the monsoon has quite a few movie releases from across genres.
'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'
It will be hit by the Brahmastra storm though on Friday, but if the reports continue to be good around the film, a few shows may be reserved for it in the second week as well.
'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'
The success of south films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Pushpa: The Rise has resulted in audiences getting more and more receptive towards watching stars from this industry in Hindi films.
'The success of KGF over Zero proves if the content is good, even if the film is dubbed, it will make no difference.'
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