In the film industry, any film that does below 70% on opening day is considered a dud.
It is probably the first ever Karan Johar movie which failed to set the Box Office on fire. Kurbaan, which stars Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles, barely managed 40 per cent occupancy on the day of its release, 20 November.
In the film industry, any film that does below 70 per cent on the opening day is considered a dud. Trade experts expect the film to do 50 to 60 per cent business over the weekend, good reviews from film critics notwithstanding.
“On Friday, we had 40 per cent occupancy. The weekend may pick up marginally but Monday onwards it will be a challenging week,” said Fun Cinemas Chief Operating Officer Vishal Kapur. Fun Cinemas runs around 74 screens across India. A source in Fame India added that the multiplex’s occupancy on release day was a dismal 25 per cent.
Theatre chains said that the movie did better business in certain territories like Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore and Hyderabad with around 50 to 60 per cent occupancy. “The A (adult) certificate from the Censor Board has also limited the audiences," said PVR Chief Marketing Officer Gautam Dutta. “It is an intense film, and has therefore done well only in some pockets.” PVR runs over 100 screens all over the country.
Kurbaan deals with the sensitive issue of world terrorism and the fight against it. Some critics have said that the plot resembles that of New York which came out a few months ago.
The film was made with a budget of Rs 50 crore, and was released across 1,700 screens by UTV Motion Pictures. The paid previews of the film earned UTV Motion Pictures over Rs 1 crore from 500 shows, according to the company.
Aside Kurbaan, Karan Johar has had an enviable record of delivering hit films. Some of the blockbusters from Dharma Productions have been Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Dostana and Wake Up Sid. These movies together have earned around Rs 500 crore worldwide.
This year hasn’t been great for Bollywood with many big ticket flicks bombing at the Box Office. Kambaqht Ishq, Blue, What’s Your Rashee and London Dreams all failed to live up the hype, though the first three had a decent opening. The Salman Khan- and Ajay Devgan-starrer London Dreams too had a poor opening with around 40 per cent occupancy.
i find the film very good n really very top. the film is not anti-muslim as the villain is muslim n the hero also is muslims.. some r wrongg really bad people , their god itself Allah i think,.. himself have send good persons to wrip away these stupid terrorist.. keep it up karan.. ur film is really appreciated here
Oh my Goodness! I can't believe this article! 'Kurbaan' is one of the finest movies.. Karan Johar, if you are reading this, then believe me, believe us, not these critics who are criticising your movie! We loved it.. Not just we, Americans over here they are loving it, its one of the most well-made Bollywood movies, even better than some of the intense Hollywood movies! I don't know about India, but here in the US, people love it!
Jaw dropping movie. The screenplay was sensational. No lousy songs just for the sake of them. Kiron Kher and Om Puri gave stellar once in a life time performances. Kareena proved she can do mature roles with an elan which only she has. Saif looked devastatingly handsome and great acting. Vivek can act too and bloody well!! Other characters were carefully potrayed. Such a film comes once in 10 years. There was a Lagaan, Gadar, Welcome, Jodha Akbar and now Kurbaan. Its not just a movie...its a classic which will be I felt like ...
remembered for long time to come.
Posted by: Ramazah
July 16 , 2010, 22:22 IST
U r so right.. Everything u described here is just the way I felt about it!!
JUst superb. vivek returns. kareena is as good as ever. not hoped this type of movie frm karan but he proved people wrong. totally out of I felt like ...
the box thinking!!!!! just EXCELLENT
extremely touching, high paced, superb performances, kirron and kareena as never before, outsanding music......whatever i say .,,,,,,,,jst I felt like ...
watch it
vinay
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What a great film! This film reassures me that all is not lost in the Hindi film industry. In fact we have a lot to offer if we go by this film. Truly brilliant, truly enlightening. Kareena Kapoor has made a comeback and she deserves a standing ovation for her excellent performance. Keep it up. So does Saif, Vivek and the rest of the cast. A thought provoking film which makes you aware, makes you think, feel and question, IT is food for the heart, mind and soul. Dharma Productions and the entire cast of Kurbaan…I SALUTE YOU! After seeing Alladin, London Dreams and especially Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani I thought Bollywood has lost the plot but with Kurbaan tey I felt like …
have salvaged their reputation. Way to go and keep it up!!!!
i say with all my heart n soul,may the curse of allah n innocent muslim human biengs be upon the guy who wrote this story n all those who chose willingly to act in this didgusting anti islam movie n also those from abroad who financed this filth.
Absolutely rubbish...Very dissapointed with Karan Johar's film...very anti muslim...This is so not like his movie....waste of my hard earned money....sad
Kurbaan could be Karan Johar's first of a series of flops, he seems to be running out of ideas. Terrible movie could make you sick. Saif is looking old atleast fifty years old. Saif-Kareena jodi is looking like father-daughter jodi. Good choice Kareena you have chosen a papa as your hubby !!!!!!!!!!!!
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