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India Today
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- Entertainment
- India Today
Subhash Ghai introduces Riteish Deshmukh as heroine of his next film
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who has been on a hiatus since 2022, announced his next film on Monday. He introduced Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh as the "next heroine" of his film on Instagram, sparking speculation and excitement among shared Riteish's photo from 'Apna Sapna Money Money' where the actor can be seen dressed as a woman. "She is our next heroine in our forthcoming film under Mukta Arts. A classic beauty. Can you guess the name of this beautiful girl? Please do write(sic)," he Social media users were quick to guess that the man in the picture was indeed Deshmukh. Actor Mahima Chaudhry commented, "That's Desh Mukh. What about Pardes Mukh? (sic)".One Instagram user said, "She's Riteshi. So cute. Picture definitely super hit hogi sir (sic)" Another user commented, "Wow, Ritesh Deshmukh in heroine role. Dekhana shandar hoga (sic) (It'll be great to watch)".There was also a section of social media users who guessed that the photo was from 'Apna Sapna Money Money.' "Apna Sapna Money Money movie scene. It was Riteish Sir's superhit film and one of the best comedy scenes," a user it is not clear if the director was joking, or whether he has really roped in Riteish Deshmukh as his 'next heroine'.advertisementIn an earlier interview with trade analyst Komal Nahta, the 80-year-old shared why he stopped making films. "It's just one thing, I don't see love among people, I don't see love in the team. I see everyone just working, poor things," he also shared a particular incident when he left disappointed with a writer. "Yes, I'll write it in 15 days, give the second draft in 3 days, then this and that.' He gave me all the dates and instalments. 'Your story will be ready in many days," he said, adding "I said, 'Are you making rotis or what?' because he gave me the whole thing with dates and instalments."Ghai last worked on the film '36 Farmhouse' in 2022. He produced and wrote the film.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Riteish Deshmukh
Mint
17-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Few winners, many misses in Bollywood's lopsided H1 recovery story
Costly multiplex tickets and refreshments and release of only a handful of tentpole movies continue to hurt Bollywood business, with the first half of calendar 2025 expected to see a meagre 10-20% increase in revenue over the same period a year ago, trade experts said. But for the few big-ticket releases, the Hindi film business would have fallen short of the box-office collection in the first half of calendar 2024, they added. Among those that aided box-office momentum this year include Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which leads the pack with ₹600.10 crore, followed by Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 ( ₹176.93 crore), Housefull 5 ( ₹162.69 crore), Bhool Chuk Maaf ( ₹72.58 crore), Kesari Chapter 2 ( ₹93.28 crore), and Salman Khan's Sikandar ( ₹103.45 crore). Still, trade insiders flag weak returns for big-star titles like Sikandar, Housefull 5 and Kesari, pointing to an urgent need for a steadier stream of theatrical hits. Also read: The rise of small-town stories on OTT: A cost-effective, culturally rich trend The gross box office collections of Hindi films in the first six months of 2024 stood at around ₹1, 700 crore, trade experts said. Business was impacted by the Lok Sabha elections and the IPL (Indian Premier League) as producers deferred multiple releases. 'Things are marginally better than last year but the first half is usually impacted by the fact that most producers prefer to release big films in the second half when there are more holidays and festivals," Rahul Puri, managing director, Mukta Arts and Mukta A2 Cinemas said. While that often leads to a slew of big titles bunched up together, unlike the West that sees summer as a lucrative period for theatre-going, Indian film studios naturally gravitate towards festivals like Diwali, Independence Day and Christmas, all of which fall in the second half, Puri added. Also read: Indian film stars' political ambitions can dim box office allure, experts warn To be sure though, while box-office earnings may appear stable due to higher ticket prices, Bollywood still isn't faring well as far as the number of released films finding draw, goes. According to media consulting firm Ormax, 2024 had registered 88.3 crore (883 million) footfalls, reflecting a 6% decline from 2023. Footfalls in 2024 were lower than the last two years, and continue to remain lower than pre-pandemic levels. While 13 Hindi films had crossed the ₹50-crore mark in domestic box-office collections in the first half of 2019, the figure stands at eight in 2025. Also read: From influencers to moguls: Why digital creators are launching production houses 'The business continues to remain skewed towards the big winners that are riding the wave. But you can't call this a revival unless the average improves," film producer Shariq Patel said. Further, multiple films have benefited from buy-one get-one offers and ₹99 discounted ticket rate initiatives, carried out over the past few months. Independent exhibitor Vishek Chauhan agreed that the business would have fallen short if not for the handful of hits like Raid 2, Chhaava and Housefull. Unlike pre-covid when medium and small-budget films were finding favour in cinemas along with big franchises and tentpole titles, it is clear that the theatrical landscape is now dominated by franchises and everything else has moved to home viewing. 'The big concern, however, is that the pipeline is still staggered and films aren't getting launched or released with the same consistency as pre-covid. Also, movies still aren't taking big openings. Lifetime earnings are a function of several things, but a good start shows people are at least interested in giving the film a shot," Chauhan added.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subhash Ghai recalls Jackie Shroff's Hero: 'Took courage to produce a film with new hero'
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is credited with introducing some prominent faces to the entertainment industry, one of them being Jackie Shroff , who made his Bollywood debut with the 1983 romantic entertainer, "Hero". It has been 43 years since the movie reached the cinema halls and Jackie has not looked back since. Ghai used social media to thank his entire team, along with the actors, distributors, and financiers, who contributed to making Mukta Arts what it is today. 01:00 Salman Khan to start 'Hero' remake next year He further claimed that it took a lot of courage to make a movie with a debutant and deliver a massive hit like "Hero". Ghai penned on his Instagram, "You need to have a courage to produce a FILM with NEW HERO on big scale with creative freedom to make a block buster like HERO which ran for 75 weeks n its music is still haunting. After 43 years." The 'Taal' maker added, "Thanks to my team my actors n distributors n financier who supported me to establish MUKTA ARTS in 1982. Post HERO mukta arts groomed many stars who are legends today n produced 42 films under blessed." With Meenakshi Sheshadri as the leading lady, "Hero" also starred Sanjeev Kumar , Neeta Mehta, Shammi Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Madan Puri, Bindu, Bharat Bhushan, Shakti Kapoor, Urmila Bhatt, Shaikh Azad, and Suresh Oberoi in crucial roles, along with others. The project reached the cinema halls on December 16, 1983, and turned out to be a massive hit at the box office, strengthening Shroff's position as a bankable lead actor. Following the box office triumph, "Hero" was remade in Telugu and Kannada back in the 1980s. The movie was also retold in 2015 with the same title. It featured debutantes Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty as the lead pair. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Mukta Arts reports consolidated net loss of Rs 4.20 crore in the March 2025 quarter
Sales decline 2.78% to Rs 38.11 crore Net Loss of Mukta Arts reported to Rs 4.20 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against net loss of Rs 6.99 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales declined 2.78% to Rs 38.11 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 39.20 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net loss reported to Rs 17.31 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against net loss of Rs 6.66 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales declined 14.30% to Rs 166.72 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 194.55 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Particulars Quarter Ended Year Ended Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Sales 38.1139.20 -3 166.72194.55 -14 OPM % -2.02-17.86 - 2.577.25 - PBDT 2.69-1.55 LP 3.9113.41 -71 PBT -2.36-6.35 63 -15.01-6.37 -136 NP -4.20-6.99 40 -17.31-6.66 -160
Mint
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Old hits and IPL screenings offer buzz, but not cash for cinemas
As the Bollywood pipeline ran dry, cinemas had turned to re-releases of older hits and screenings of live events like cricket matches to draw footfall. However, their contribution to overall revenues of movie theatres remained marginal. While these strategies help boost audience engagement and drive food and beverage (F&B) sales, these are more stopgap measures than sustainable revenue streams even as a couple of films did better than original theatrical runs. 'We don't see a great amount of revenue coming from these alternate streams. Their overall earnings are quite miniscule compared to a new blockbuster such as Chhaava that made up 75% of all box office in the January to March quarter," Rahul Puri, managing director, Mukta Arts and Mukta A2 Cinemas said. In lean quarters, the share of re-released films may appear inflated, but the model isn't viable in the long run, he added, even though some level of experimentation will continue. To be sure, for Indian cinema, tapping into nostalgia has become the latest gamble to lure audiences back to theatres. Re-releases of beloved hits like Rockstar, Tumbbad, and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani have struck gold at the box office. Movies that had barely found any draw during their initial run, are being rediscovered by audiences. Sanam Teri Kasam, a romantic drama, is currently one of the highest grossing re-releases in India, having made over ₹35 crore in box-office collections against ₹9.11 crore garnered in 2016. Laila Majnu earned over ₹11 crore last year, surpassing its original box-office takings of ₹2-3 crore when released in 2018. Also Read: Re-released romantic films capture the hearts of young, nostalgic viewers Evolving destinations Multiplex chains like PVR Inox have also experimented with live screenings of IPL matches across 30-plus cities, pitching cinemas as evolving 'multi-faceted entertainment destinations." These initiatives have picked up pace in recent months amid a dearth of big-ticket Hindi releases. 'These streams cannot be seen as a stable source of revenue in the digital age (where all the films and sports tournaments stream on OTT platforms)," independent exhibitor Vishek Chauhan said. 'It is a one-off thing primarily driven by the fact that the supply chain (of new movies) isn't fulfilling audience demand well enough." Even among the re-releases, it's a case of hit and trial, he added. While some titles, such as Sanam Teri Kasam, have done better than even new films, others, such as Andaz Apna Apna, Karan Arjun and Ghatak, barely found any draw. Similarly, sports tournaments such as the IPL or live screening of the Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony were seen more as space fillers than big revenue generators. 'Cinemas are meant for movies and new titles primarily drive admissions," said Amit Sharma, former managing director, Miraj Entertainment, which operates multiplex theatres. 'While theatres will bring re-releases back whenever there is an opportunity, these can't make a big difference to the numbers," added Sharma, who stepped down from his role last week. The release calendar is more evenly spread this year as compared to 2024, making for lesser scope for re-releases and other initiatives over time. Also Read: Single-screen cinemas hold off on property conversion offers even as theatrical business declines
