Box Office Predictions of KYAA SUPER KOOL HAI HUM

Sequel to 2005’s notorious comedy hit KYA KOOL HAI HUM, this one stars the same lead- Ritesh Deshmukh, Tushar Kapoor along with Neha Sharma, Anupam Kher, Chunkey Pandey. Directed by Sachin Yardi, the film is slated to release on 27^th July 2012. This film will open very well at the box office, because of leverage of brand that it has.

Opening day- 7.25cr

If word of mouth is Good,

Weekend 1- 25.25cr

Week 1- 38.5cr

Lifetime- 62cr

If word of mouth is mixed,

Weekend 1- 24cr

Week 1- 35.5cr

Lifetime- 48cr

If word of mouth is bad,

Weekend 1- 23cr

Week 1- 33cr

Lifetime- 40cr

Sanket’s Review: “Gattu” is strongly recommended.

Cast: Mohommad Samad, Jayant das, Naresh Kumar.

Director: Rajan Khosa

Length: 1.20 hours approximately

The kind of approach GATTU has is very appreciable. There’s no preaching, no emotional meltdown moments and yet the film touches your heart because of the exemplary performances and for the striking simplicity. Lasting for only 80 minutes, GATTU is strongly recommended because its so well directed and so well performed.

It starts with a really smart animation which has relevance to the plot the film carries. Based on very uncomplicated and yet an unconventional plot, it’s a film that’s engaging because of the inherent characters and the soft humor that jumps straight out of the realistic conversations between the protagonist and people around. Note that excellent scene where GATTU convinces his friends about that terrorism which may soon come to their school. Also a lighter twist in the end is convincingly brought in film.

But GATTU has its setback several times. The haywire plan of GATTU to just cut down a kite looks bit over the top. No doubt the plan also consists of some funny moments, but the haywire plan could’ve been improvised.

The background score is very good. Also the locations instantly transfer you to protagonist’s life. The dialogues are very realistic and enhance the humor as well.

Mohommad Samad as Gattu is very believable. He is unable to give clear pronunciation of words, but that part suited the role perfectly. Naresh Kumar as Gattu’s uncle does very good job. Rest all performers including his school gang and his principle does honest job.

GATTU is a must-watch because of its approach. The film doesn’t want you to stress your brains, but the film in turn stresses on your heart.

Rating- 3.5/5 (Very Good)

Sanket’s Review: “Cocktail” deserved better execution!

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty, Deepika Padukone, Randeep Hooda, Dimple Kapadia, Boman Irani.

Director- Homi Adjaina

Length: 2.20 hours approximately.

If Imtiaz Ali has written the film, then one surely has a reason to get excited for a COCKTAIL. What’s in the store is something tad disappointing. To begin with, COCKTAIL has many clichés which a conventional two girls-one boy story has. She loves him, but he loves another ‘her’. COCKTAIL revolves around three different personalities who gets friend before they know it and love takes place between the three. And more importantly, some scenes definitely looks inspired from LOVE AAJ KAL and the whole Dimple Kapadia track looks lifted from Tarun Mansukhani’s DOSTANA. But all said and done, if someone is really looking for a buoyant, breeze love story, COCKTAIL is not bad an option.

The first half entertains and how! The proceedings has brisk pace and also there’s nothing serious about the film. The three guys are having fun and that is amazingly presented. The humor arrives mostly out of the realistic type conversations. Deepika Padukone’s entry is sparkling. The “Sheila ki Jawaai” dance brings the house down. In-fact it’s the best scene of the film and Saif deserves all the points for that scene. Also the two excellent songs “Daaru desi” and “Tumhi Ho Bandhu” raises the momentum. The first half is good, but the interval point guides you that the film have started to fall in that predictable zone.

And here you go- the second half goes as predictable as it could. Though some scenes like the one when Deepika is drunk and she throws away all her feelings. It’s such a poignant scene, which Deepika justifies it perfectly. But in overall scenario, the film drowns post intermission. The pace of second half is exactly in contrast of what the first half has.

Music is excellent. “Yaariyan”, “Second Hand Jawaani” and the other two of the first half are all very well composed and used in the film. Saif is good in his role. He understands how his character needs to emote and he does well. Diana Penty has some acting clutches for sure. Nonetheless, she looks gorgeous and does well in some scenes. But, if at all COCKTAIL is any good; thank it to Padukone who shows up a brilliant piece of acting. She proved it yet again how tremendously well she can act. Kudos to her! Dimple Kapadia and Boman Irani don’t have much to do. Randeep Hooda is fine. Imtiaz Ali’s script is not much happening but surely the film deserved better execution by Homi Adjaina who spoils it for in last 30 minutes. Its too damn slow than what it should have been. The editing should’ve been crispier.

To sum it up, COCKTAIL has its negatives in many forms, but it’s not entirely unwatchable. It has Deepika’s exemplary act, some good peppy music, amazing jokes and Imtiaz’s good dialogues. But, one surely had better expectations from COCKTAIL. Watch it if you promise yourself to not expect anything much from it.

Rating- 2/5 (Average)

Box Office Predictions of COCKTAIL

After the super hit LOVE AAJ KAL, The Saif Ali Khan-Deepika Padukone combo is back in a romantic-flick called COCKTAIL which also stars debutante Diana Penty. The film releases on 13^th July and it is directed by Homi Adjanaia. The opening will be very good courtesy the chartbuster music and refreshing promos! How good a opening, let’s see…

Opening day-10.5cr

If word of mouth is good,

Weekend- 34.25cr

Week 1- 55cr

Lifetime- 95cr

If word of mouth is mixed,

Weekend- 33cr

Week 1- 48cr

Lifetime- 67cr

If word of mouth is bad,

Weekend – 32.5cr

Week 1- 45.5cr

Lifetime- 58cr

Sanket’s Review: “Bol Bachchan” has good entertainment value!

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Prachi Desai, Asin, Krushna.

Director: Rohit Shetty

Length: 2.30 hours approximately.

Rohit Shetty tries to bring a good blend of comedy, drama and car dashing! But he definitely needs to know that comedy is the only genre which enhances the efficiency level of his every film. The wheelers dashing is fine up to a zenith, but crossing the zenith surely reflects negatively on the film. And the drama is heights of ignorance towards comedy. In such a big canvas comedy, it’s a crime adding dozen of dramatic moments and that when there’s no scope for it. But, but, but, hold your breath, Shetty never disappoints when it comes to comedy! He has some miraculous comic genes in him and he collaborates excellently with his dialogue writers who have done one hell of fabulous job in BOL BACHCHAN.

The film establishes glowingly well. Each character is well described and smartly brought in the film. In-fact from script point of view, BOL BACHCHAN is well written for entire first half. Some jokes are just unimaginably hilarious. And one of the best scenes of the film which lands up just before intermission goes to Abhishek Bachchan for his Dostana act which he does with aplomb. Also the “mothers” episode creates havoc in theater. Its these priceless scenes which takes BOL BACHCHAN too a high level as far as first half is concerned.

But the pace drowns in post intermission, though not in a sudden mode. There aplenty gags even in second half, but one could blame only Shetty for a disappointing 20 minutes in end. The idea of climax though is very fresh but the execution could’ve been better. Some jokes falls flat on face at times.

Music is a letdown. The opening song is very poor where as the other two are decent. Sajid-Farhad’s dialogues spring a pleasant surprise with their wit. Ajay Devgn’s hinglish dialogues is one of the best thing happened to this film. The script has a good start, though screenplay is silly at times! Shetty is a fantastic director with minimum share of flaws. The editing should’ve been more strict to not let the film reach 150 minutes mark.

But the film belongs to Ajay Devgn. Ajay Devgn’s hinglish is used many times and yet each line evokes big laughs! Ajay Devgn emerges the shining star of the show. Thumbs Up! Abhsihek bachchan delivers another comic performance with sheer zeal. As pointed before, the scene before interval reveals how great he could be in his “Dostana” act. Krushna gets good screen space. He does well in overall, but at times he goes too much over the top. Both Asin and Prachi are good in their roles and also looks pretty enough!

BOL BACHCHAN’s strengths are the dialogues, Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan, Shetty’s brilliant comedy and the fantastic first half. There are negatives like unwanted drama, excessive action and poor below average music. But in overall context, the positives definitely win over bringing good entertainment value in the film! If you could enjoy GOLMAAL series, then you will have good time with BOL BACHCHAN.

Rating- 3/5 (Good)

Number of Shows BOL BACHCHAN gets- in contemporary with some other biggies.

***Maxus Cinema: Bhayander, Mumbai Western:***

1.Ready- 21 shows
2. Bodyguard- 23 shows
3. Ra.one- 21 shows
4. Don2- 22 shows
5. Desi Boyz- 21 shows
6. Agneepath- 19 shows

7. Agent Vinod- 18 shows

8. Housefull 2- 21 shows

9. Rowdy Rathore - 21 shows

10. BOL BACHCHAN- 16 shows

***E-Square, Pune UR***

1.Ready- 18 shows
2. Bodyguard- 21 shows
3. Ra.One- 19 shows
4. Don2- 18 shows
5. Rockstar- 17 shows
6. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan- 16 shows
7. Agneepath- 15 shows

8. Agent Vinod- 12 shows

9. Housefull 2- 15 shows

10. Rowdy Rathore - 12 shows

11. BOL BACHCHAN- 13 shows

***Movietime: Raja Garden, Delhi***

1.Ready- 19 shows
2. Bodyguard- 22 shows
3. Ra,One- 20 shows
4. Don2- 21 shows
5. Desi Boyz- 22 shows
6. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan- 20 shows
7. Rockstar- 19 shows
8. Agneepath- 16 shows

9. Housefull 2- 20 shows

10. Rowdy Rathore - 20 shows

11. BOL BACHCHAN- 15 shows

***Big Cinemas, Solapur***

1.Ready- 7 shows
2. Bodyguard- 7 shows
3. Ra.One- 8 shows
4. Don2- 6 shows
5. Agneepath- 4 shows.

6. Housefull 2- 6 shows

7. Agent Vinod- 4 shows

8. Rowdy Rathore - 7 shows

9. BOL BACHCHAN- 4 shows

***Velocity, Indore***

1. Ready- 16 shows
2. Bodyguard- 17 shows
3. Ra.One- 16 shows
4. Don2- 16 shows
5. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan- 13 shows
6. Desi Boyz- 14 shows
7. Agneepath- 10 shows

8. Agent vinod- 10 shows

9. Housefull 2- 15 shows

10. Rowdy Rathore- 15 shows

11. BOL BACHCHAN- 9 shows

Box Office Predictions of BOL BACHCHAN

After 5 consecutive big hits, the combo of Ajay-Rohit is back and with a complete new star cast- Abishekh Bachchan, Prachi Desai and Asin. The music failed badly for the music but still the will have a terrific opening because of face value. It releases on 6^th July 2012.

Opening day- 13cr

If word of mouth is good,

Weekend 1-40.5cr

Week 1- 63cr

Lifetime- 112cr

If word of mouth is mixed-

Weekend 1- 39.5cr

Week 1- 58cr

Lifetime- 80cr

If word of mouth is bad,

Weekend- 38.25cr

Week 1- 54.5cr

Lifetime- 67cr