Tuesday, 21 August , 2007, 14:20
King Khan has been able to live up to his reputation. SRK's Chak De has been able to hold on remarkably in its second week at Chennai multiplexes. The film in its second week has done 93 percent, truly remarkable showing the Shah Rukh Khan clout in Chennai!
At number two is Rajnikanth's Sivaji, which is still collecting 75 to 85 percent during holidays, though it is running in fewer screens. At number three is NTR-Mohan Babu social fantasy Yamadonga, which has grossed Rs 12.5 lakhs in five days since it's Aug 15 opening in two Chennai screens and is a super hit. It is the best ever opening for a Telugu film this year.
In the fourth position is Maddy's Arya, an average grosser that will break even for its distributors and the presence of Vadivel is a major plus. Ajit's Kireedam has been sliding, it is able to hold on only because it is playing in multiplexes, with high ticket rates.Sundar.C's Veerappu is attracting more audiences, but in theatres with low ticket rates!
Film Cast Pluses Minuses Trade fact
Chakde India Shahrukh Khan, Vidya Malvade Shahrukh Khan Rocks No romance and women's hockey is not popular Good opening
Sivaji Rajnikanth, Shreya, Vivek, Manivannan, Raghuvaran Rajnikanth, Shankar's packaging Nothing new storywise, a bit lengthy Blockbuster
Yamadonga
NTR, Mohan Babu, Priyamani, Mamta Mohan Das, Brahmanandam NTR, Mohanbabu, Songs Screenplay, A slow second half Good Opening
Arya Madhavan, Prakash Raj, Bhavana,Vadivel Maddy Silly story and no logic Hit
Kireedam Ajit, Raj Kiran, Trisha, Saranya, Vivek, Ajay Realism, Ajit, Trisha Low production values, lack of commercial elements Hit
(Ratings are based on the box office collections and the cost of the film)
Courtesy: Moviebuzz
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