Traditionally the Indian film industry takes a break from releasing high profile films during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadaan, as the attendance at cinemas drops to all time lows. However, they make up for this by ensuring that the month thereafter is filled with many potential blockbusters. This year is no different as there are no less than five major productions lined up for release in October.
The post Ramadaan period starts with Drona, which is this year’s Eid release. The film, which is being touted as a fantasy adventure, stars Abhishek Bachchan as a mythical superhero. Co – starring Priyanka Chopra and his Mom, Jaya, the film boasts of superior visual effects and stunning location cinematography in the Namib Desert. Sanjay Ghadvi who made the box office hits Dhoom and Dhoom 2 stays in the action thriller genre with Kidnap. It stars Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt and based on Ghadvi’s earlier successes promises to be above average entertainment.
A film that looks interesting is the sequel to the hit 1980’s film Karz. Simply re – titled Karzzzz, the new version stars singer – composer Himesh Reshammiya and remains faithful to the original’s reincarnation theme. It was shot extensively on location in Cape Town and that should be a draw card for local audiences. Heroes is a throwback to the 1970’s and 1980’s formula which simply required the prescence of an all star cast for a film to be guaranteed a hit. Its cast includes brothers Salman and Sohail Khan as well as Sunny and Bobby Deol. Despite the heavyweight star quality, times have changed and the film is certainly going to need more than its stars acting talents to ensure success. However, it has an excellent technical team and the director, Samir Karnik, showed potential with his earlier releases Kyun Ho Gaya Na and Nanhe Jaislmer.
Aside from Drona and Karzzzz, a film that is probably most eagerly awaited is Golmaal Returns. The sequel to the hit Golmaal stars Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor. Director Rohit Shetty who delivered the goods last time around is once again at the helm of the wacky proceedings. Hopefully the team is able to deliver the goods just as well the second time around.
Let’s hope local distributors Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro do not disappoint Bollywood fans and ensure that these films are released in the Cape as well.
The post Ramadaan period starts with Drona, which is this year’s Eid release. The film, which is being touted as a fantasy adventure, stars Abhishek Bachchan as a mythical superhero. Co – starring Priyanka Chopra and his Mom, Jaya, the film boasts of superior visual effects and stunning location cinematography in the Namib Desert. Sanjay Ghadvi who made the box office hits Dhoom and Dhoom 2 stays in the action thriller genre with Kidnap. It stars Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt and based on Ghadvi’s earlier successes promises to be above average entertainment.
A film that looks interesting is the sequel to the hit 1980’s film Karz. Simply re – titled Karzzzz, the new version stars singer – composer Himesh Reshammiya and remains faithful to the original’s reincarnation theme. It was shot extensively on location in Cape Town and that should be a draw card for local audiences. Heroes is a throwback to the 1970’s and 1980’s formula which simply required the prescence of an all star cast for a film to be guaranteed a hit. Its cast includes brothers Salman and Sohail Khan as well as Sunny and Bobby Deol. Despite the heavyweight star quality, times have changed and the film is certainly going to need more than its stars acting talents to ensure success. However, it has an excellent technical team and the director, Samir Karnik, showed potential with his earlier releases Kyun Ho Gaya Na and Nanhe Jaislmer.
Aside from Drona and Karzzzz, a film that is probably most eagerly awaited is Golmaal Returns. The sequel to the hit Golmaal stars Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor. Director Rohit Shetty who delivered the goods last time around is once again at the helm of the wacky proceedings. Hopefully the team is able to deliver the goods just as well the second time around.
Let’s hope local distributors Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro do not disappoint Bollywood fans and ensure that these films are released in the Cape as well.
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