Originally posted by: HearMeRoar
I have a theory re: Pathan's humongous success.
It's a popcorn flick, with nothing new. Yes, SRK is back on screen after 4 years, but Aamir also showed up after 4 years.
I think a large chunk of the success is an outpouring of love and solidarity. Amitabh Bachchan saw this when he got injured. He was the personification of the ordinary man for many, angry at a corrupt system. He was seen almost as a member of the family by many. People prayed for him as they would for a relative.
SRK had a traumatic 2021. People saw their beloved charmer in him, framed by a corrupt system. People prayed for him during the fiasco. 2022 didn't end on a good note, with haters threatening to kill him and burn theaters and so on.
I think regular people wanted Pathan's success. I think they saw it as a personal win. There you go. Love won for once.
It's good to see. I feel a tiny flicker of hope. 😆 That's about all the mushy thoughts I can manage. Now I'm going to be cynical to a couple of people at work to get the syrupy taste out of my mouth. 😆
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