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Come to think of it, when one finds out that the lead pair of a film is the pair of Vivek Oberoi and Mallika Sherawat, one doesn't have much expectations. This being the lead pair for a film is quite thanda, probably due to the fact that none of the two have tasted any box office success in what seems like ages. PRINCE, KURBAAN, MISSION ISTANBUL, HISS, MAAN GAYE MUGAL-E-AZAM, etc are just some of the box office duds that you think of when you think of Viveik and Mallika!
However, after seeing the promos of KISMET LOVE PAISA DILLI, one can say that the film may not turn out to be a dud like the others! The promos, and especially the songs, have a massy feel to them, and it can be possible that this film may have entertainment for the viewers. What can't be ignored as well is that the director of this film is Sanjay Khanduri, who also directed EK CHALIS KI LAST LOCAL, a film that actually received some appreciation.
Now, the box office side of the film. The film will be a slow starter, due to the fact that Viveik and Mallika don't have much pull amongst the audiences. Sure, Mallika Sherawat is sexy and it really worked out well for her with MURDER in 2004, but in 2012, she has lost that pull amongst the audience (not taking away anything from Emraan Hashmi though who was also a big reason behind MURDER's success). Viveik can't lure audiences either, so yes, the opening of KISMET LOVE PAISA DILLI will be on the lower side. Nonetheless, the massy promos and Northern flavour of the songs and the film will get the opening to be better in North India (especially Delhi) and in mass-dominated centers, but on all-India level, it will be a below average opening. Another thing to note is that the content of the film seems not-so family-oriented, which will make it even harder for the film. The film will rely on word of mouth (it has chances of being positive, especially amongst the masses). There are some chances of the film being a surprise success like TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA.
My Box Office Predictions for KISMET LOVE PAISA DILLI:
Opening Day: 3.50 crores net
Opening Weekend: 12 crore net
Lifetime Collections: 20 crore net
Overall Box Office Verdict: Average
Overall, KISMET LOVE PAISA DILLI is the kind of the film that will have to rely more on word of mouth. For Viveik Oberoi, whether the film works or not, he doesn't have to worry much, because he will in KRISH 3 next year as the villian, and one can well expect that film to break many records! Also, he has the sequel to the successful MASTI coming, called GRAND MASTI.
As for Mallika Sherawat, well, the audience can hope that she doesn't do movies like HISS again in the future!
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