The Opening Act does not shake off the gloom in the festival of Bollywood

The crime of the decisive festive season did not elicit the Indian film theaters from their slump, which threatened to end the year with a down. Their only big budget hope is ranveer Singh star Dhurandhar, except a few dark horses. Eventually, Dharma Productions’ sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari made only about £ 38, and even the Kannada fantasy thriller cantara received only in specific markets, including the Hindi belt and Karnataka. Thamma, who is scheduled for a Diwali release, has so far raised mixed buzzing. Rahul Puri, managing director of Mukta Arts and Mukta A2 Cinemas, says the most important holidays such as Diwali and Christmas will be celebrated in the coming weeks, but the absence of big star vehicles is quite clear. Festive cheering the festive quarter – the October to December period – usually brings about 30% of annual box office income. However, the revenue of the exhibitors could only finish 5-10% this year than in 2024, according to trade experts and film producers, but it is likely to miss the benchmark in 2023. “The year 2023 set a high benchmark, which was possibly a combination of increased ticket prizes and footballs for films that found a draw,” said Rahul Puri, MD, Mukta Arts and Mukta A2 CYI, which was director, Mukta Arts and Mukta A2 Cini. “I’m not sure if we can get there, even if we cross 2024 numbers.” The year so far, some big hits have only seen: Chhaava in February and Saiyaara in July. According to Ormax, the cumulative box office stood at £ 8,370 crore in January to August, up 21% from a year earlier. But this growth came on a low basis when 2024 had major disruptions as a result of the lure Sabha election and the IPL. According to media consultant firm Ormax, Bollywood-dominated Hindi Cinema’s box office income has shrunk 13% over 2023, with gross collections of £ 4.679 crore, according to media consulting firm Ormax. The share in total earnings also dropped from 44% to 40%. In the languages, the Indian cinema’s revenue fell by 3% last year. Historically, the period from October to December was peppered with major budget films that were by mainstream stars with the head of the mainstream. Last year, Alia Bhatt’s jigra (£ 30.69 crore), horror comedy bhool bhulaiyaa 3 (£ 283.80 crore), Ajay Devgn’s Singham again (£ 268.35 crore), Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2-the line (£ 830.10 Crore), and Varun Dhawan’s Babies 268,35) (Managed mixed box office recordings. In 2023, Salman Khan star Tiger 3 (£ 285.52 crore), Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal (£ 556.36 crore), Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki (£ 212.42 Crore) and Prabhas’ Salar: Part 1 (£ 153.84 CRore). Quarter does not look so exciting, according to Yusuf Shaikh, founder and CEO (CEO) of Janta Cinema, a low-cost theatrical chain. High-octane action film. Promising releases in the pipeline, says Mendiratta. is, finally, the audience can divide. steady ends. ‘

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