'Dabangg 2' is not just mindless action and comedy, says Arbaaz Khan
ADVANCE BOX OFFICE:
Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg
2′ Set To Break Records
MUMBAI: ‘Dabangg 2’,
one of the most eagerly
anticipated Bollywood
films of this year, is
merely days away from
its theatrical release.
And rightly so: the film
stars Salman ‘superhit
machine’ Khan as the
most lovable on-screen
cop Chulbul Pandey,
Sonakshi Sinha and
Kareena Kapoor Khan
in a very special item
song, ‘Fevicol Se’.
The countdown has well
and truly begun for
‘Dabangg 2’. The fans are
eagerly awaiting this
sequel to the 2010
superhit film ‘Dabangg’.
What fans are most eager
to see is how Salman’s
character, corrupt
policeman with the heart
of gold Chulbul Pandey’s
life has progressed in the
intermittent years.
We have heard that
Chulbul is now a father,
and we are curious to see
how this scenario plays
out. The plot has been a
closely guarded secret,
along with Malaika aka
‘Munni’s’ presence in the
film. To add to the
already long list of things
to watch out for, is
Kareena Kapoor Khan in
a special appearance,
through the now superhit
item song – ‘Fevicol Se’.
With so many tasty
ingredients, ‘Dabangg 2’ is
sure to be a recipe for a
delectable cinematic dish.
Not only the millions of
Salman Khan fans, but
even the producers of the
film are eagerly awaiting
its release, to see how
quickly it will lead them
down the path to the
coveted 100 crore club.
And film distributors and
exhibitors are tripping
over each other, lining up
the films in the theatres
and multiplexes all across
the country.
Speaking to
businessofcinema.com,
PVR, Senior Vice President
Operations, Mr. Rahul
Singh shared his reaction
and anticipation for the
upcoming release.
Mr. Singh said, “We are
most certainly waiting for
next Friday, when
‘Dabangg 2’ hits the
theatres. Since the first
installment of this
franchise was such an
amazing superhit, the
anticipation is riding high
for the sequel. The film is
releasing right before
Christmas, on the long
weekend so the outlook is
very positive. We all know
now that last week’s
release, ‘Khiladi 786’ did
not fare too well at the
Box Office, so people are
even more excited for this
film and Chulbul Pandey’s
antics in particular.”
When quizzed about the
pre-bookings status for
‘Dabangg 2’, Mr. Singh
revealed, “Yes, pre-
bookings have opened for
‘Dabangg 2’. Though we
do not have the exact
official figures as yet, but
from what we have we
know that the figures are
quite encouraging. And
keeping in mind the
trend, we are superlative
that this film will break
the records set by
‘Dabangg’.”
President of Cinemax
India Ltd, Mr. Sanjay Dalia
said to BOC, “We haven’t
started advance booking
yet, but nearly 25,000
tickets have been sold as
a bulk booking i.e for
corporates. This spans the
entire weekend. We are
looking forward to this
film very eagerly, and the
buzz is understandably
high. This time, we have
lined up maximum
number of shows- 90-95%
for the Salman Khan
starrer, ‘Dabangg 2′.”
'Dabangg 2' is not just mindless action and comedy, says Arbaaz Khan
epool nala padam ayirrikum BGG.............
#Dabangg2 will release in around
55 centers in Kerala on December
21st making it the biggest Bollywood release of the year in Kerala..!!
Full List for Kerala will be
updated in 2 days - in total 55+centers expected, This makes the
biggest Bollywood release of the
year & Salman Khan's biggest
ever release in the state
Why It Is Tough To Break Box Office Record Of 3 IDIOTS?
"Dabangg 2" release is few days away and box office records look to be broken. There is huge anticipation and media frenzy surrounding the film. Fans are going mad so is the trade as almost every cinema will screen the film across the nation. Will this record release mean the new record at box office, only time will tell. But the big question why the 202.50 cr nett record of "3 Idiots" with lesser screens and ticket price is so difficult to break?
Answer lies in content and approach of filmmakers. "3 Idiots" was not a franchise, it was not a masala massy film and there was not a single raunchy item numbers. There was solid content coupled with clean healthy family entertainment. Except "Jab tak ai Jaan" and "Barfi!", most of the recent 100 cr films were massy entertainer with item numbers and larger than life action. Here lies the problem.
To beat the 202 cr nett mark, film needs to have universal appeal in addition to solid content without much fuss or vulgarity. Family audience always made sure biggest hits, be it DDLJ, HAHK, "Mother India" or "Jai Santoshi Maa". Unless family forced to make repeat visits to cinemas there is slim chance that film will go on to make some new milestone.
A star has limited fan base and a film needs to break the barriers and cut across the every possible audience in order to come out with flying colors."Dabangg 2" has what you expect a Salamn Khan starrer to be but the million dollar question is whether high end multiplexes or urban audience will alsowarm up to a film like this. My guess is as good as yours.
Record will be broken or not but one thing is sure that "Dabangg 2" will be one more addition to recent mammoth hits of Salman Khan and there will be long queues outside cinemas from coming Friday. Tickets will be available in black and that is what every cine lover want to say but a great content will be icing on the cake. Lets welcome this blockbuster!
My ratings for last 5 Lalettan movies:
* 01/24 - Malaikottai Vaaliban - 4/5
* 12/23 - Neru - 2.5/5
* 01/23 - Alone - 2.5/5
* 10/22 - Monster - 2.6/5
* 05/22 - 12th Man - 2.5/5
Will Dabangg 2 beat the all time record of Three Idiots?
A. Looking at the MG's the film is fetching from exhibitors it seems like exhibitors expect Three Idiots to be crossed but its all based on hype and craze. So if the content is above average it will be the biggest grosser ever due to the huge start.
. What is the budget of Dabangg 2?
A. Around 40 crore production cost and 20 crore approx for Marketing and Prints. This is without Salman Khan's fee which in the market can go 50 crore plus today.
A Santosh
Sallu nte record thakarkan sallu thanne varunu... marana mass....3 idiots record pottikumo...?
dubaiyil online bookings are getting strong .....
.going to watch the movie tomorrow...
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