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Bollywood Bonanza: Films to watch out for this season

In a first, Bollywood will see as many as 30 releases in the months of September and October, with around Rs 350 crore riding on the films. Trade pundits say that this is unprecedented for the film industry.

Updated on: Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM IST

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In a first, Bollywood will see as many as 30 releases in the months of September and October, with around Rs 350 crore riding on the films. Trade pundits say that this is unprecedented for the film industry.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

In a first, Bollywood will see as many as 30 releases in the months of September and October, with around Rs 350 crore riding on the films. Trade pundits say that this is unprecedented for the film industry.

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The lineup includes Bipasha Basu’s Raaz 3 (Rs 37cr), Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer Barfi! (Rs 50cr), Kareena Kapoor’s Heroine (Rs 18cr)among the others.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

The lineup includes Bipasha Basu’s Raaz 3 (Rs 37cr), Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer Barfi! (Rs 50cr), Kareena Kapoor’s Heroine (Rs 18cr)among the others.

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Akshay Kumar’s OMG Oh My God (Rs 35cr), Sridevi’s English Vinglish (Rs 15cr), Rani Mukerji’s Aiyya (Rs 9cr) and Arjun Rampal-Abhay Deol starrer Chakravyuh (Rs 20cr) are also a part of this lot.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

Akshay Kumar’s OMG Oh My God (Rs 35cr), Sridevi’s English Vinglish (Rs 15cr), Rani Mukerji’s Aiyya (Rs 9cr) and Arjun Rampal-Abhay Deol starrer Chakravyuh (Rs 20cr) are also a part of this lot.

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“We only have 52 Fridays and some get affected by IPL and exams. Hence, filmmakers don’t have many options. Films which will be able to create buzz will survive over others. It is all about being seen and heard,” says trade expert Atul Mohan.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

“We only have 52 Fridays and some get affected by IPL and exams. Hence, filmmakers don’t have many options. Films which will be able to create buzz will survive over others. It is all about being seen and heard,” says trade expert Atul Mohan.

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Film critic Rajeev Masand says, “There is lot of variety, which makes the season ahead exciting. Having said that, in the end, it is all about survival of the fittest.”

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

Film critic Rajeev Masand says, “There is lot of variety, which makes the season ahead exciting. Having said that, in the end, it is all about survival of the fittest.”

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Some of the small budget releases are Priyadarshan’s Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, Mallika Sherawat-Vivek Oberoi starrer Kismet Love Paisa Dilli, Chittagong with Majoj Bajpayee and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly L.L.B.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

Some of the small budget releases are Priyadarshan’s Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, Mallika Sherawat-Vivek Oberoi starrer Kismet Love Paisa Dilli, Chittagong with Majoj Bajpayee and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly L.L.B.

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Some say so much action in such a short span is not a good idea. “So many movies fighting for attention at the same time will adversely affect business,” says trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

Some say so much action in such a short span is not a good idea. “So many movies fighting for attention at the same time will adversely affect business,” says trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

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“Only films with star power will be able to beat the clutter. Hopefully, this irrationality will settle sdown soon,” says Vikram Malhotra, Viacom 18.

Updated on Sep 04, 2012 6:53 PM

“Only films with star power will be able to beat the clutter. Hopefully, this irrationality will settle sdown soon,” says Vikram Malhotra, Viacom 18.

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