Friday, 26th February 01:30 PM IST
ALIGARH And TERE BIN LADEN DEAD OR ALIVE Open Poorly
This week is full of unexciting films from box office perspective. ''Aligarh'' is critically acclaimed but almost zilch chance at box office, ''Tere Bin Laden Dead Or Alive'' is equally dull and then plethora of films which are flop even before release i.e. ''Rhythm'', ''Bollywood Diaries'', ''Jab Tum Kaho'', ''Love Shagun'' and ''The Best Seller''.
''Tere Bin Laden Dead Or Alive'' released across 1000 screens in India. Film had multiplex urban appeal and it will find tough to score among masses/single screens. Film had poor pre release buzz and awareness in addition to average reviews. Film has no sequel edge as even first part run successfully in handful cinemas only. Film opened to 10% occupancy with best figures in Mumbai and north. Film has to improve big time from evening onwards in order to touch even 1 cr nett.
''Aligarh'' is highly acclaimed film but ti will find tough at box office as subject as well as feel of the content will go against it. Film has no face value and Hansal Mehta has given all dry serious films in past so no box office pull. Film will be lucky to cross even 50 lakhs nett as it has very limited screening.
All other releases will be washout and ''Neerja'' will dominate this week too. Film should be benefited by tax free status in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It will cross 7-8 cr nett weekend minimum and 15 cr nett in 2nd week. Big cricket match tomorrow will limit its all crucial growth.
