TRENDS
Bollywood films 2021: No theatrical releases in sight, movie-lovers bank on OTT premieres
While 2020 was still busy with over 20 films skipping theatrical release to arrive straight on OTT, 2021 has been far more conservative in this regard.
TRENDS
Blockbusters on OTT: Salman Khan, John Abraham, Farhan Akhtar to make May crucial for Bollywood
The films in the pipeline are Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, Sardar Ka Grandson, and Toofaan. None of these three films was originally designed for OTT.
BUSINESS
Salman Khan's 'Radhe' release strategy ― a tough decision in tough times, may emerge as case study
The manner in which coronavirus cases have shown resurgence, it would be foolhardy to put any date around when the situation may return to normalcy.
BUSINESS
Tiger Shroff keeps the action image going, puts his mouth where the money is
Even at conservative estimates, around Rs 1,000 crore are riding on Tiger Shroff.
TRENDS
Bollywood goes through turmoil in 2021 with only Rs 50 cr at the box office, has the worst Q1 ever since 2000
This has never happened before in the history of Bollywood cinema ever since we can remember and if one considers the box office journey since the beginning of the new millennium, it is abysmal, to say the least,
ENTERTAINMENT
Akshay Kumar's blockbuster premiere of 'Laxmii' mirrors ground reality of entertainment business in India
The film, which also features Sharad Kelkar and Kiara Advani in key roles, didn't get any support from the critics, but it received a good response from audience first on OTT channel and now on satellite premiere
TRENDS
Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi set to power its way into theatres on April 23
The Jayalalithaa biopic, which will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, will be the second film aimed at a pan-India market after Master.
FEATURES
Virus cloud over Roohi and Mumbai Saga, all eyes now on Saina, Chehre and Haathi Mere Saathi
Roohi and Mumbai Saga’s release coincided with a spike in coronavirus cases but the makers decided to stick to a theatre release. Saina, Chehre and Haathi Mere Saathi are next in line and their performance will have a bearing on other releases
TRENDS
Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and John Abraham set to open decks for Bollywood with action biggies
What makes the release of Sooryavanshi, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai and Satyameva Jayate 2 all the more special is the fact that each of these is an action drama in the offering with a macho hero at the helm of affairs..
BUSINESS
Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez set to ignite screens with their glamorous presence, have 10 films coming up soon
The two actresses will be seen in a flurry of films, with as many as 10 between them.
TRENDS
New trend in Bollywood: Industry leaders set to create cop, spy, horror universe
Salman, Shah Rukh, Akshay, Ajay, Hrithik, Katrina, Rajkummar,Shraddha, Janhvi are all set to create their cop, spy, horror universe in this new trend in Bollywood.
TRENDS
Priyanka Chopra’s Unfinished is incomplete; don’t expect any fireworks in this boring memoir
She’s been there and done that. And then some. But Unfinished, Priyanka Chopra’s memoir, is a resounding disappointment. It could have been enlightening and entertaining but the book disappoints, especially since it has just one chapter on her Bollywood career. All you get to read is an anecdote or two, but even those have already been pre-released to publicise the book. If you’ve read them, just stop there
TRENDS
Bollywood needs to keep expectations lower in 2021 despite biggies hitting theatres
The whole jinx around 'biggies staying away from theatres' would be finally broken with Sooryavanshi releasing on April 2.
ENTERTAINMENT
Akshay, Salman, Shah Rukh, Ajay promise an ‘action-packed' 2021
Action films have always delivered and Bollywood has an impressive line-up ready to put the COVID-19 blues behind.
BUSINESS
Bollywood ready to come back hard and strong, long live theatres
Even after countless challenges and obituaries, the Hindi film industry has lived to tell the tale, this time, too, it won’t be different.
BUSINESS
Bollywood reboot: The road ahead for PR & marketing in COVID era
Digital innovation, personalised social media interactions between the star and their audience and most of all, a good story are needed to convince moviegoers to return to theatres.
TRENDS
30 years of Akshay Kumar: What makes the 'One-Man Industry' special after three decades
From Saugandh to Sooryavanshi, Akshay Khiladi Kumar has come a long way.
ENTERTAINMENT
Why Akshay’s Sooryavanshi, Ranveer’s '83 and Salman’s Radhe must tread cautiously
They should not get carried away by the ‘opening’ success of Master to rush their films to the theatre. These are expensive films and their release should be thought through.
BUSINESS
Southern superstars set to storm box office in 2021
A treat awaits cinema lovers, as Vijay, Prabhas, NT Rama Rao Jr, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Yash and Rana Daggubati will be releasing their films in Hindi as well. And, there are plenty of them lined up for this year.
BUSINESS
Kartik Aaryan makes a killing with Dhamaka, is paid Rs 20 crore for 10 days of work
The film was completed in just 10 days, with most of the shooting done at a hotel in Powai and the actor was paid Rs 20 crore, sources have said.
BUSINESS
All eyes on Tiger Shroff biggies Heropanti 2, Ganapath-Chapter One, Rambo to bring back audiences
With stakes going higher up after every passing film, it is now time to look at how Tiger Shroff continues his Bollywood sojourn from this point on and makes it all count.
TRENDS
Will 2021 bring much-needed push Bollywood needs to cover 2020 losses?
The two blockbuster affairs that are ready to arrive are Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi and Ranveer Singh's '83.
BUSINESS
Akshay, Ajay, Salman, Shah Rukh, Aamir and others raise the bar, take it upon them to revive Bollywood in 2021
All eyes are on 2021 and this is where one looks forward to the multiple films that many of top stars and superstars of Bollywood are currently working on.
INDIA
Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff push 2020 box office haul to Rs 780 crores, Bollywood pins hope on a bountiful 2021
Considering the fact that 2018 had netted Rs 3,600 crores, which was a record, it seemed like 'achche din' were here for Bollywood at the box office.
