Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar is all set to lock horns with Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan on 11th August. While Akshay is arriving with a movie woven around sister sentiment titled ‘Raksha Bandhan’, Aamir is coming with the Indian adaptation of ‘Forrest Gump’ and it is titled ‘Laal Singh Chadda’. While it is a tough task to compete with Aamir Khan’s film since his movies break records most of the time, the situation is a bit different this time.
The comments made by Aamir Khan about intolerance in 2015 and still haunting him as a few sections of the public are demanding that ‘Laal Singh Chadda’ should be banned. Even Kareena who plays the lead in Aamir’s upcoming film made some controversial statements in the past which are working against ‘Laal Singh Chadda’. Despite Aamir himself coming out and explaining the situation, right wingers are not calming down. They are not ready to watch ‘Laal Singh Chadda’ at all costs. They are even influencing others through social media platforms by starting anti-Aamir Khan hashtags. Aamir faced the same situation during the release of ‘Thugs Of Hindustan’ too but Amitabh Bachchan’s presence in the film limited the agitation.
But the troubles of ‘Laal Singh Chadda’ are working in favour of Akshay Kumar and his movie ‘Raksha Bandhan’ is a complete entertainer with a good dose of emotions. Sister sentiment is the key factor of this film and people who are against Aamir’s film are openly supporting Akshay’s movie. This will have a huge impact on the opening day collections and all ‘Raksha Bandhan’ needs to do is to get a positive talk. On the other hand, Aamir’s film needs a unanimous hit talk right from the morning shows in order to overcome this heat and end up being successful on 11th August. Let us wait and see what happens.
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Race Gurram Re-Release: Strong in Telugu States, Slow Start Overseas
The much-anticipated 4K re-release of Race Gurram, starring Allu Arjun, is turning out to be a mixed affair, particularly in the USA market. Given its blockbuster status and massive fan following, the film was expected to set new benchmarks in the re-release trend.
However, early advance bookings overseas have been underwhelming. Across several locations in the USA, the initial response has been modest, raising concerns in trade circles. While there is some audience interest, the film still needs a significant push to recover even basic screening costs in certain areas.
On a brighter note, the situation in the Telugu states is more encouraging. Advance sales have been quite strong, reflecting the film’s enduring popularity and the nostalgia factor among local audiences.
Despite the slow start overseas, there is still hope for a turnaround. Weekend walk-ins and positive word of mouth could play a crucial role in boosting collections. Given the strong fan base and recall value of Race Gurram, the film may yet gain momentum after its re-release.
For now, what was expected to be a record-breaking comeback is facing an unexpected challenge in key international markets.
