Pretty thin lines for a story to move along
but trust Priyan to get the execution right. The
common man feels that there are enough laughs
to pay for and the industry is only too happy
to acknowledge.
But the trend is quite surprising, if not alarming,
with even well-made serious subjects, thrillers
and action movies failing to cut any sort of ice
at the box office. Even the big production houses
are bearing the brunt of this trend. Remember
the reports on Adlabs reportedly phasing out of
movie production after continuously nailing shockers
at the box office? Whether the trend is for real
or just a passing phase will become clear with
two big budget serious movies releasing. The Rani
Mukherjee-starrer Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag and
Saawariya. If Bhool Bhulaiya (another trademark
Priyadarshan product) wins this battle hands down
too then the Bollywood bosses will have to seriously
sit down and think. Are comedies the only way
to make money?
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