YOU ASKED IT | 9 May, 2025

What repercussions will the 100% tariff introduced by US president Donald Trump on films made outside the US have on the Indian film industry?

– It could have a devastating effect because the revenues from Overseas business of Indian films could reduce by half.

What would you say: Hollywood film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will release six days early or a day late? After all, it will hit the screens on a Saturday — May 17. I feel, it can be construed as a day late — May 17 (Saturday) instead of May 16 (Friday).

– Since it was originally scheduled for release in India with the US and rest of the world, on 23rd May, the new release date of 17th May will be considered as being six days early. The film’s release date in the US has not been changed and, therefore, the only way to describe the new release date in India is to say that it will come to the screens six days early. The release on 17th May could’ve been considered a day late if and only if the original release date was 16th May.

Will the cancellation of the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf this week benefit last week’s film, Raid 2?

– You bet, it will!