Can 'Dangal' stir up a box office storm in south?
Chennai, Dec 21
Aamir Khan's highly anticipated biographical drama 'Dangal'
is hitting the screens on Friday. With the film set for release in Tamil and
Telugu too, trade experts predict whether it can succeed in stirring up a box
office storm in the southern market.
In Tamil Nadu, the Nitesh Tiwari-directed wrestling drama is
gearing up for release on approximately 120 screens, and this includes in Hindi
and Tamil.
Entertainment industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai says 'Dangal'
will go up against two Tamil releases - 'Kaththi Sandai' and 'Balle Vellaiya
Theva'.
'In Tamil Nadu, 'Dangal' will get third preference as both
'Kaththi Sandai' and 'Balle Vellaiya Theva' are set for wide release, thanks
to their good pre-release buzz. 'Kaththi Sandai' marks the comeback of ace comedian
Vadivelu, and audiences will flock to cinemas to see him,' Pillai told IANS.
However, he reminds that Aamir has a very strong fan base in
Tamil Nadu.
'His 'Dhoom 3' (which released in Hindi and Tamil) earned a
share of Rs. 3 crore from Tamil Nadu alone. Among the Khans, Aamir has a very
solid fan following in the state. 'Dhoom 3' worked because it was a stylish
action film. 'Dangal', however, is a village-oriented wrestling film, and I'm
not quite sure how well it will be received in smaller towns,' he said, adding
the film might rake in the moolah in the multiplex-laden cities such as Chennai,
Coimbatore and Vellore.
Will the demonetisation situation make things worse for 'Dangal'?
According to a leading distributor 'There's no money in the
market. If at all people want to spend it on cinema, they'd prefer an entertaining
Tamil film over any Hindi film. Even the dubbed Tamil version of 'Dangal' might
attract crowds initially but I doubt if it can sustain long enough to create
an impact at the ticket window.'
In Andhra and Telangana, the buzz for 'Dangal' looks better,
feels trade analyst Trinath.
'With no major Telugu release this week, 'Dangal' is sure to
have a very good opening. Aamir Khan's recent visit to the city created quite
a buzz and it might work in the film's favour. In Hyderabad, the film will definitely
do well,' Trinath told IANS.
In both the Telugu states, the film is expected to release
on 100 screens.
In 'Dangal', Aamir plays Haryanvi wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat,
who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to be wrestlers like him.
Chennai, Dec 21
Aamir Khan's highly anticipated biographical drama 'Dangal'
is hitting the screens on Friday. With the film set for release in Tamil and
Telugu too, trade experts predict whether it can succeed in stirring up a box
office storm in the southern market.
In Tamil Nadu, the Nitesh Tiwari-directed wrestling drama is
gearing up for release on approximately 120 screens, and this includes in Hindi
and Tamil.
Entertainment industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai says 'Dangal'
will go up against two Tamil releases - 'Kaththi Sandai' and 'Balle Vellaiya
Theva'.
'In Tamil Nadu, 'Dangal' will get third preference as both
'Kaththi Sandai' and 'Balle Vellaiya Theva' are set for wide release, thanks
to their good pre-release buzz. 'Kaththi Sandai' marks the comeback of ace comedian
Vadivelu, and audiences will flock to cinemas to see him,' Pillai told IANS.
However, he reminds that Aamir has a very strong fan base in
Tamil Nadu.
'His 'Dhoom 3' (which released in Hindi and Tamil) earned a
share of Rs. 3 crore from Tamil Nadu alone. Among the Khans, Aamir has a very
solid fan following in the state. 'Dhoom 3' worked because it was a stylish
action film. 'Dangal', however, is a village-oriented wrestling film, and I'm
not quite sure how well it will be received in smaller towns,' he said, adding
the film might rake in the moolah in the multiplex-laden cities such as Chennai,
Coimbatore and Vellore.
Will the demonetisation situation make things worse for 'Dangal'?
According to a leading distributor 'There's no money in the
market. If at all people want to spend it on cinema, they'd prefer an entertaining
Tamil film over any Hindi film. Even the dubbed Tamil version of 'Dangal' might
attract crowds initially but I doubt if it can sustain long enough to create
an impact at the ticket window.'
In Andhra and Telangana, the buzz for 'Dangal' looks better,
feels trade analyst Trinath.
'With no major Telugu release this week, 'Dangal' is sure to
have a very good opening. Aamir Khan's recent visit to the city created quite
a buzz and it might work in the film's favour. In Hyderabad, the film will definitely
do well,' Trinath told IANS.
In both the Telugu states, the film is expected to release
on 100 screens.
In 'Dangal', Aamir plays Haryanvi wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat,
who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to be wrestlers like him.
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