Atul Mohan Archives

Sitaare Zameen Par OTT rights not pre-sold – a new precedent or does it raise risk? Trade experts share their views: “We make such poor films that makers feel that it won’t run beyond 2 weeks. Hence, they are okay releasing it on OTT in 4 weeks; hum soch mein beimaan ho gaye” : Bollywood News

Sitaare Zameen Par also made news as Aamir Khan didn’t sell the OTT rights before release. Reportedly, he plans to release the film on YouTube after its theatrical run, on a pay-per-view basis. Has the film’s success, without pre-sold OTT rights, set a new precedent or raised risk? Sitaare Zameen Par OTT rights not pre-sold – […]

Two endings in Housefull 5 – will it prove to be a game-changer or backfire? Trade experts share their views : Bollywood News

The trailer of Housefull 5 is out and during the launch, producer Sajid Nadiadwala confirmed that 2 versions of the comic caper will be released. He said, “So, if you see at Gaiety, you’ll see a character playing a killer but in Galaxy, the culprit will be somebody else. In PVR Audi 4, you’ll have […]

Trade experts give thumbs-up to Housefull 5 trailer, its murder-comedy angle and presence of 19 actors: “This is a film that will excite all kinds of audience, from masses to classes” 5 : Bollywood News

The trailer of the much-awaited film Housefull 5 has finally been released and it has enhanced the buzz for the film. The trade and exhibitors have also given it a thumbs up. Trade experts give thumbs-up to Housefull 5 trailer, its murder-comedy angle and presence of 19 actors: “This is a film that will excite […]

Bhool Chuk Maaf’s last minute OTT release faces backlash from exhibitors: “Opening advances and then pulling out of releasing a film is UNHEARD of. This NEVER happens, that too on the last day” : Bollywood News

Dinesh Vijan has been a darling of exhibitors as his films like Stree 2, Chhaava, Munjya etc. have done extraordinary business in cinemas. But on the morning of May 8, he broke the hearts of cinema owners across the country. An announcement came from the makers that Bhool Chuk Maaf, their next film starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa […]

Exhibitors furious as Bhool Chuk Maaf skips theatrical release for OTT: Betrayal or smart move, what really happened? : Bollywood News

While the official reason being cited for the sudden and unprecedented cancellation of Rajkummar Rao’s latest comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf is Operation Sindoor, many insiders I spoke to feel there’s more to this last-minute withdrawal than meets the eye. An irate film distributor from Bihar, who wishes to remain anonymous, called the shocking reversal “a […]

BREAKING: Pratik Gandhi-starrer Phule in legal tangle over unpaid dues; advocate warns against sale of theatrical, OTT rights without financier’s NOC : Bollywood News

The historical social drama Phule faced some issues recently when sections of the Brahmin community raised doubts over their representation in the film. Director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan sorted this issue by having a conversation with the aggrieved parties. Now, the film has come across another hurdle after a financier has alleged non-payment of dues. BREAKING: […]

Will L2 Empuraan affect Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar or vice versa? Trade experts open up; hopeful that Mohanlal-starrer goes the KGF – Chapter 1 and Marco way in Hindi markets 2 : Bollywood News

The next few days are going to be exciting for moviegoers. While L2 Empuraan releases in cinemas on March 27, Sikandar arrives on the big screen on March 30. L2 Empuraan is the sequel to Lucifer (2019) and stars Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran; the latter has even directed it. The original Malayalam version’s bookings are […]

Trade experts predict that Sikandar can collect Rs. 40-45 crores on Sunday as well as Monday; all eyes on Salman Khan to finally deliver a Rs. 500 crores blockbuster 40 : Bollywood News

The release of Salman Khan’s Eid release Sikandar is just a few days away. Bollywood Hungama spoke to trade experts and exhibitors about their expectations from this grand Eid release. Trade experts predict that Sikandar can collect Rs. 40-45 crores on Sunday as well as Monday; all eyes on Salman Khan to finally deliver a Rs. 500 crores blockbuster […]