Q. Please describe how Varun Dhawan delivered 8 successful movies. As far as I know there was no other actor with first 8 films all being successful.
A. It's again a combination of many things. One, he knows the trade well and the potential of his scripts in terms of collections it can achieve - both lower and upper levels. When an actor understands this and ensures that his films have the right budgets, half the battle is already won. For example, he charged less for Badlapur, got the economics of the film right which helped him get a clean-boxoffice-hit at around the 50 crore mark itself. With a budget of 35 crore or so, that film would've failed. Two, he knows his audience and wants to grow his fanbase by doing universally appealing films. He rejected Ok Jaanu knowing the scale of the film is small and the reach is limited. He also probably knows that he has a fan-following among kids (below 12) - who would be alienated with a film like Ok Jaanu, but come out in big numbers for Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Judwaa 2.
Choice of films, correct budget, charisma and the whole-hearted effort that he puts into every film, including the promotional campaign - has made him the most bankable young star in the industry.
Q. Can any other newcomer break the unthinkable record which Varun Dhawan has set of 8 successful movies?
A. Difficult now. All of those who have already debuted, have failures against their names. Ranveer has Befikre, Arjun has Tevar, Tiger has A Flying Jatt, Sushant has Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, Sidharth has Baar Baar Dekho.
Q. What will be the impact of Badrinath Ki Dulhania success on Judwaa 2. ABCD 2 after Badlapur and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani after Barfi opened to astonishing numbers.
A. Judwaa 2 is going to be huge. 20 crore plus on opening day should be achievable.
Q. Can Siddharth Malhotra gain good box office numbers with Reload?
A. He can, but it's an expensive film considering the star cast.
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