47 days, 5 films, 200 crores

The global meltdown notwithstanding Diwali brought in a lot of cheer for Bollywood. And now with the year coming to a close, producers and distributors are hoping that the Big five manage to get the cash registers ringing. Here's taking a look at the films on which everyone's pinning their hopes.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi – Shah Rukh Khan

Release date: December 12 | Amount at stake: Approx Rs 50 cr

Aditya Chopra makes a comeback as a director after eight long years with this film. While little or nothing is known about the storyline, the first look does reveal it to be a story of an odd couple. The music CD of the film though shows Shah Rukh and newcomer Anushka Sharma having undergone a complete makeover in an almost Dil To Pagal Hai avatar. The news doing the rounds no one from the crew knows what the film is about. Well, with a budget of Rs 40 cr and an additional Rs 10 cr being spent on publicity, we do hope that Aditya Chopra knows what the film's all about.

Ghajini – Aamir Khan

Release date: December 25 | Amount at stake: Approx Rs 50 cr

Directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Allu Aravind Ghajini stars Aamir Khan, Jiah Khan and Asin Thottumkal. With music by AR Rahman, the film is said to be an adaptation of the Hollywood film Memento where the protagonist suffers from short term memory loss and seeks revenge for his wife's murder. Said to be made on a budget of Rs 40 cr, approximately Rs 10 cr are being spent only on publicity.
Yuvvraaj – Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor

Release Date: November 21 | Amount at stake: Approx Rs 40 cr

Produced and directed by showman Subhash Ghai Yuvvraaj stars Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif. Ghai's favourite, AR Rahman has composed the songs for this musical. The film tells the story of three brothers playing games to inherit their father's wealth. According to trade sources, the movie is made at an approximate budget of Rs 30 cr and Rs 10 cr have been spend for publicity.
Dostana – Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham

Release Date: November 14 | Amount at stake: Approx Rs 40 cr

If the trailers of this movie are anything to go by, it looks like a film that shouldn't be missed. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Karan Johar, the film stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. The publicity shows the film exploring a homosexual angle with Boman Irani playing a gay character. With Priyanka Chopra on the roll and John and Abhishek making a comeback together after Dhoom, it certainly looks like a film to watch out for.