Of the three films — Khel Khel Mein, Vedaa and Stree 2 — releasing on Independence Day, which, according to you, will open the best?
– It’s not possible to predict till one has seen the trailers of all the three films. The trailers of KHEL KHEL MEIN and VEDAA are yet to be released and, therefore, you will have to wait for our prediction about the initial. But after watching the trailer of STREE 2, we can safely predict that its opening will be phenomenal.
What corrective steps should Akshay Kumar take to get back into the league of successful stars?
– Sign better films with more commercial potential. Everything else will fall into place thereafter.
There’s so much of heartburn and tension almost every week when showcasing of films is being done. Exhibitors want to accommodate as many films as possible whereas each distributor wants all or the maximum number of shows for his film. Isn’t there a solution to this regular problem?
– It can start with the large multiplex chains outsourcing the task of showcasing to an independent agency. Smaller chains and single-screen cinemas can appoint the same agency once the multiplexes start reaping the benefits.