Over the years, the Valentine’s Day has become as important as any other festive holiday. Interestingly, offices, banks and educational institutes are all open on February 14. Yet, the footfalls in theatres have seen an upswing on this day. Last year, February 14 fell on Friday luckily. ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2020) released on this day […] More
In December 2020, this writer had spoken to trade experts and asked them that till when they believe the 50% occupancy rule would remain. A similar answer was given by all – that is, from April 2021 onwards. Of course, they were just guessing but they, like most people, were sure about one thing – […] More
This writer and many in the trade have been constantly stressing that releasing a big, exciting film is not risky in times of coronavirus, since viewers are bound to come to see it in theatres in hordes. After all, if they can crowd in restaurants, cafes, pubs, malls and public places, why would they not […] More
Republic Day is a National Holiday and hence, most filmmakers would be more than happy to release their film during this period. Over the years, some very exciting and big films have made it to the screen in this week like ‘Street Dancer’ (2020), ‘Manikarnika – The Queen Of Jhansi’ (2019), ‘Padmaavat’ (2018), ‘Raees’ (2017), […] More
A lot of people and even industry insiders had predicted that it’ll take a couple of years or at least till the end of 2021 for cinema business to revive and go back to old levels. They even cited the non-performances of small-budget and not-so-exciting films to prove their point. But the advance booking of […] More
Ram Gopal Varma, at one point, was known for realistic gritty fares and horror flicks. Sadly, as time passed, the quality of his films started deteriorating. Yet, he continues to make films at regular intervals. ’12 “O” Clock’, is directed by him and is a horror fest. It stars some talented names but sadly and […] More
‘Tribhanga’, directed by Renuka Shahane, is an interesting tale of three generation of women in a family. But as the film progresses, it becomes clear that there’s nothing normal about them and their circumstances, life choices, beliefs, etc. The film begins at an interesting juncture and from here on, the flashback and present-day sequences intercut […] More
‘Kaagaz’ is inspired from a shocking as well as a hilarious real life story of a man who is declared dead by his relatives in order to usurp his land. How he has to struggle for more than a decade to prove that he’s not dead forms the crux of the story. The story, though […] More
One of the greatest entertainers of Bollywood, David Dhawan, is back. 3 years back, he struck gold with Varun Dhawan-starrer ‘Judwaa 2’, the remake of his much loved 1997 film. Now the father-son duo has reunited for ‘Coolie No 1.’ As we all know, the original 1995 film of the same name was a runaway […] More
‘AK vs AK’ is a crazy and mad ride. Avinash Sampath‘s story is truly unique and never before seen in Indian cinema. Avinash Sampath and Vikramaditya Motwane‘s screenplay adds to the thrill and also to the humour quotient. Anurag Kashyap‘s dialogues are realistic and the references to Bollywood and its celebs are hilarious. Vikramaditya Motwane‘s […] More
‘Shakeela’ rests on a very great and a shocking story. The text in the end in fact astonishes viewers especially about real-life adult star Shakeela’s present life. However, the makers treat her life story in a horrible manner. The first half of the film looks like just another soft porn film done by Shakeela in […] More
‘Indoo Ki Jawani’ is a fun-filled entertainer that works because its of novelty and witty script. This is probably the first time where dating apps play an important part in a Hindi film. Also, the film touches upon prejudices, mind-set in small towns and of course the India vs Pakistan debate. The way writer-director Abir […] More