Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The 2nd Unit

By Anant Mathur (January 26, 2011)

Many of you're probably unaware but most films have a first and second unit when they're being filmed. The second unit is a team that shoots secondary or minor scenes for a film. The second unit is dissimilar to first unit since they shoots the scenes involving the lead actors. Second unit typically film inserts, cutaways, establishing shots and close-ups. Large productions tend to have several second units which are never referred to as third or fourth unit, but are know as “additional second units." The second unit has its own director and cinematographer.

For example, in the Lord of the Rings trilogy there were as many as 3 second units. The directors of these units are known as second unit director and/or additional unit director. Because of the number of extras involved in LOTR and limited time to shoot all the scenes, director Peter Jackson, delegated several scenes to second and additional second unit directors. Jackson had storyboards of the scenes drawn up and explained to the unit directors how he wanted each scene shot then the unit directors went to their crew and filmed the sequences accordingly.

Second units allow a film's director and lead actors to work efficiently and more cost effectively, by filming only what is required of them. In addition to inserts, cutaways, establishing shots and close-ups, second units also shoot in locations that are too expensive or dangerous to send the first unit. Many times this also involves stunts and scenes with body doubles, and makes continuity between the two units' work challenging. Sometimes the editor overseas the second unit when they're filming inserts because he knows exactly what shots are need for continuity.

Second unit director is stepping stone for aspiring directors to gain experience, and is considered above the post of assistant director. Second unit directors who have gone on to become fully-fledged film directors include Barry Sonnenfeld (The Addams Family), John Glen (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), and Ron Shelton (Bull Durham).

In action films, the job of stunt coordinator is sometimes combined with  second unit director as second units oversee many dialogue-free scenes with stunts and special effects. Some second unit directors make it their careers. An excellent example is Michael D. Moore, who shot the desert chase sequence in Raiders of the Lost Ark and has worked on more than sixty films, including The Man Who Would Be King, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.


© Anant Mathur. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Women Oriented?

By Anant Mathur (January 22, 2011)

Prior to the release of No One Killed Jessica tinselville was filled with talk of women oriented subject not fairing well at the box office in India. But, two weeks after its release the film is proving its skeptics wrong by earning Rs. 27.15 Crores and still going strong. Considering that only two other Rani Mukherjee films have ever crossed 25 crores at the box office I would say that's pretty good.

So, what is the reason for the success of NOKJ?
Well several factors come into play, but the most logical is the fact that it's the first Rani Mukherjee film to release since September 2009. Her fans have been waiting a long time to see her on the big screen again. Also, this is the first time Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan will be seen together on the big screen. Another reason is it's not really a woman oriented subject, the film is based on a social issue more than anything else. Plus the film has gotten rave reviews from the critics. Add to this a good soundtrack and the film is bound to have a successful run.

Below is a list of Rani Mukherjee films and their box office collections, see and compare for yourselves:

No One Killed Jessica
Total Gross      Rs. 27.15 crores (upto January 21, 2011)

Dil Bole Hadippa!
Total Gross      Rs. 7.77 crores

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Total Gross      Rs. 13.08 crores

Saawariya
Total Gross      Rs. 11.42 crores

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Total Gross      Rs. 9.64 crores

Ta Ra Rum Pum
Total Gross      Rs. 21.92 crores

Baabul
Total Gross      Rs. 8.01 crores

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Total Gross      Rs. 23.99 crores

Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Total Gross      Rs. 10.82 crores

Paheli
Total Gross      Rs. 3.70 crores

Bunty Aur Babli
Total Gross      Rs. 12.93 crores

Black
Total Gross      Rs. 8.83 crores

Veer Zaara
Total Gross      Rs. 19.57 crores

Hum Tum
Total Gross      Rs. 12.11 crores

Yuva
Total Gross      Rs. 5.56 crores

Loc - Kargil
Total Gross      Rs. 5.80 crores

Kal Ho Naa Ho
Total Gross      Rs. 18.50 crores

Calcutta Mail
Total Gross      Rs. 84.48 Lakhs

Chori Chori
Total Gross      Rs. 1.38 crores

Chalte Chalte
Total Gross      Rs. 9.80 crores

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Total Gross      Rs. 26.75 Lakhs

Saathiya
Total Gross      Rs. 4.09 crores

Mujhse Dosti Karoge
Total Gross      Rs. 2.22 crores

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Total Gross      Rs. 20.05 Lakhs

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Total Gross      Rs. 29.84 crores

Nayak
Total Gross      Rs. 7.17 crores

Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai
Total Gross      Rs. 55.16 Lakhs

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Total Gross      Rs. 16.50 crores

Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye
Total Gross      Rs. 3.19 crores

Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega
Total Gross      Rs. 12.77 crores

Bichhoo
Total Gross      Rs. 5.98 crores

Hey! Ram
Total Gross      Exact Figure Not Available (less than Rs. 3 crores)

Badal
Total Gross      Rs. 14.75 crores

Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Total Gross      Rs. 8.98 crores

Hello Brother
Total Gross      Rs. 9.12 crores

Mehndi
Total Gross      Rs. 1.75 crores

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Total Gross      Rs. 42.50 crores

Ghulam
Total Gross      Rs. 12.00 crores

Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat
Total Gross      Rs. 1.50 crores

© Anant Mathur. All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Tip # 17: Setting the Scene

By Anant Mathur (January 13, 2011)

It’s a common mistake that most writers make, they get so drawn in by the dialogue of a scene that they forget to set the scene, leaving the reader to wonder what’s going on?


It is just as important to have details in a scene as it is to have character and dialogue. Before you can successfully write a scene you must learn everything about the environment. Feel what the scene is: what are the sights, sounds and smells of the surroundings and where are they coming from. Who’s there, what are they doing and how does all this affect your character. Once you take all this in, you’re ready to tell your reader what’s there. But don’t just describe what’s there, relate it to your character, present it through his/her eyes. When you’re able to do this you are all set to add dialogue to the scene.

Here’s an example from the opening scene of the film Back to the Future where we are introduced to the main character and a new location:

We see Doc Brown's lab filled with clocks over the credits. Each clock is set to exactly the same time. They are also all 25 minutes slow. Newspaper clippings on a bulletin board with the headlines: “Brown estate sold to developers. Bankrupt inventor sells off 135 prime acres” and “Brown mansion destroyed.” Below them, photographs of Thomas Edison and Ben Franklin rest next to doc’s bed. Suddenly the TV and radio turn on.

Radio Advert: (v.o)
October is inventory time. So right now, Statler Toyota is making the best deals of the year on all 1985 model Toyotas. You won't find a better car with a better price with better service anywhere in Hill Valley...

TV Newsreader:
...the Senate is expected to vote on this today. In other news, officials at The Pacific Nuclear Research Facility have denied the rumour that the case of missing plutonium was in fact stolen from their vault two weeks ago. A Libyan terrorist group had claimed responsibility for the alleged theft, however, the officials now infer the credence to a simple clerical error. The FBI...

A robot tin opener opens a tin of dog food and empties the contents into a dog food bowl marked "Einstein". The pile is high, it is clear that Einstein has not touched this food for a few days.

The front door opens, and MARTY MCFLY, 17, walks in. We don't see his face just yet though.

Marty:
Hey, Doc?

He puts the key back under the mat.

Marty:
Doc. Hello, anybody home? Einstein, come here, boy.

Marty whistles.

Marty:
What's going on? Wha- Aw, God. Aw, Jesus. That's disgusting. Where the hell is everybody?

Marty puts down his skateboard and it rolls along the floor to hit a box under the table - marked "Plutonium"! Marty is unaware of this. He plugs his electric guitar into Doc's amplifier. He strikes a string, and the noise causes the amplifier to break. The force from this pushes Marty backwards, and he crashes into one of Doc's bookcases, causing the books and papers on it to fall off and land on his head. Marty lifts up his sunglasses - now we finally see his whole face, and notice that he resembles Michael J Fox quite a lot!

Marty:
Whoa, rock and roll.

If you dissect this scene you discover that the place belongs to an eccentric scientist who is inspired by Edison and Franklin. He’s obsessed with time and hasn’t been home for many days. From the newspaper clippings we know that the now bankrupt inventor was very wealthy at one time. His dog Einstein hasn’t touched his food in several days. We learn of Statler Toyota, the name Statler is important throughout the film and its sequels (when Marty picks up the newspaper from the garbage can to discover he's in 1955, it has an ad for Statler Studebaker because Toyota didn't exist in the 1950's. BTTF 2: In 2015, it was Statler Pontiac. BTTF 3: It's known as Honest Joe Statler's Fine Horses). We’re also told about the Lybians and a case of stole plutonium which seems to have ended up in doc’s place. We’re then introduced to the film’s main protagonist, a skateboarding teenager with interest in music, who doesn’t seem to be very techno savvy. This is an important scene because it not only introduces the main character but also sets up other scenes in the film.

If the writers of Back to the Future didn’t stop to set this scene, the details would be missing, leaving the audience confused, unsure of where the character is and unable to figure out why certain things are happening in the film.

The following scene from Back to the Future part 2 illustrates how a familiar setting can change:

Marty enters Courthouse Square. It's changed vastly. The Courthouse is still there, only it's now the Courthouse Mall. The clock is still at 10:04 though. Marty looks round. The road has "No Landing" painted on it. Flying cars are around and Marty can see the skyway from where he is standing. Just as when he first stepped into the square in 1955, he nearly gets hit by a car, so steps out of the way to let it pass. Looking at the Courthouse, he sees that instead of a car park, the central bit of the Square now has a pond and tropical plants. There is a man fishing there. Marty looks around again and sees the "on ramp" between road and skyway. Cars are both entering and exiting the skyway. Marty turns around. The Texaco station has also changed!!! It's now 2 levels - one for hover-converted vehicles and one for ground cars.

Computerised Voice: (v.o)
Welcome to Texaco. You can trust your car to the system with the star. Checking oil, checking landing gear.....

Marty looks over to the cinema. It's now called Holomax and Jaws 19 is showing, directed by Max Spielberg (Steven's real life son!!!). Marty looks away and a holo-shark comes out, creeping towards Marty. It's just about to "eat" him.

Marty:
Argh!!!

The shark then disappears. Marty gets up, he's receiving some very strange looks.

Marty:
Shark still looks fake.

A holo-billboard in the background "starts".

Goldie Wilson III:
Hi friends, Goldie Wilson III for Wilson Hover-Conversion Systems.. You know, when my grandpa was mayor of Hill Valley, he had to worry about traffic problems. But now, you don't have to worry about traffic! I'll hover-convert your old road car into a skyway flyer. For only $39,999.95. So come on down and see me, Goldie Wilson III, at any one of our 29 convenient locations. Remember, keep 'em flying.

Marty sees an antiques store, Blast from the Past. He looks in the window. Inside are Grey's Sports Almanac 1950-2000, a Jaws Nintendo game, an old Apple Mac (circa 1984), a Roger Rabbit doll, a lava lamp, a Dustbuster, Perrier water bottles, a Super VHS video camera, a Walkman, Dragnet and Animal House videos, the political comedy album Trust Me and as an in-joke, Marty's shirt and jacket from Part 1. Marty walks into the Cafe 80's next door, where Lou's Cafe was in 1955.

When writing a story or a screenplay, writers must be aware of the details that scenes involve, not only does this help in creating a well developed story, it also provides a better cinematic experience for the audience.

© Anant Mathur. All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

The Best of Bollywood in 2010

By Anant Mathur (January 06, 2011)

With awards season on the horizon here are my selections of 2010s most worthy winners:

Best Picture
Dabangg

Best Director
Abhinav Kashyap (Dabangg)

Best Actor
Salman Khan (Dabangg)

Best Actress
Katrina Kaif (Raajneeti)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Arshad Warsi (Ishqiya)

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Prachi Desai (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai)

Best Performance in a Negative Role
Emran Haashmi (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai)

Best Actor in a Comic Role
Tusshar Kapoor (Golmaal 3)

Best Actress in a Comic Role
Konkona Sen Sharma (Atithi…Tum Kab Jaoge?)

Best Debut: Male
Ali Zafar (Tere Bin Laden)

Best Debut: Female
Sonakshi Sinha (Dabangg)

Best Song
Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg)

Best Lyricist
Irshad Kamil - Pee loon (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai)

Best Music Director
Sajid-Wajid (Dabangg)

Best Singer: Male
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji (Ishqiya)

Best Singer: Female
Mamta Sharma - Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg)

Best Action
Master Vijayan (Dabangg)

Best Art Direction
Nitin Chandrakant Desai (Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey)

Best Background Score
Vishal Bhardwaj (Ishqiya)

Best Cinematography
Santosh Sivan, V.Manikandan (Raavan)

Best Editing
Pranav Dhiwar (Dabangg)

Best Choreography
Farah Khan - Munni badnaam (Dabangg)

Best Performance in an Item Song
Malaika Arora Khan - Munni badnaam (Dabangg)

Best Story
Anusha Rizvi (Peepli [Live])

Best Screenplay
Abhinav Kashyap (Dabangg)

Best Dialogue
Abhinav Kashyap (Dabangg)

Best Sound
Subhash Sahoo (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai)

Best Special Effects
Srinivas Mohan (Robot) 

Best Costume Design
Manoshi Nath, Rushi Sharma (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai)

Best Debut: Director - Male
Abhinav Kashyap (Dabangg)

Best Debut: Director - Female
Anusha Rizvi (Peepli [Live])

Best Debut: Producer
Arbaaz Khan (Dabangg)

Best Child Artiste
Ayaan Boradia (Udaan)

Best Scene of the Year Award
“Thappad se darr nahi lagta…” (Dabangg)

Power Award
Salman Khan

Special Performance Award
Hrithik Roshan (Guzaarish)

Best Picture: Small Budget
Peepli [Live]

© Anant Mathur. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Top Filmmakers Flopping

By Anant Mathur (January 05, 2011)

Now that the New Year has begun we can analyze the performance of films released last year. This post contains a list of the top bollywood filmmakers whose big budget films flopped in 2010. The list includes the name of the filmmaker (producer and/or director), the distributor, Cost to distributor (including print and promotion), and the distributor’s share of the box office collections.

I have been saying for the last few years that the way filmmakers are behaving in bollywood nowadays (making useless films and expecting them to run on the star or filmmakers’ name) will only lead to the audience not coming to see their films. Sadly, it seems this is now a fact.

Karan Johar, Rajkumar Hirani,
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ashutosh
Gowarikar, Farhan Akhtar,
Rakesh Roshan & Rakeysh Mehra

History will remember 2010 as one of the worst years for Bollywood. Of the 156 Hindi films released in 2010, only 7.2 percent were profitable or broke even for their producers (the norm is 18-20 %). In the first half of 2010 the industry had already suffered losses of 300 crores – 81 films were released from January 1 to June 30 and only Rajneeti was able to make a substantial profit for its investors. The second half wasn’t much better with Dabangg and Golmaal 3 comprising of the only big budgeted hits. Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge and I Hate Luv Storys were average fares. Peepli [Live], Ishqiya and Love Sex Aur Dhoka were the only small budget film to register any kind of impact at the box office in 2010.

Below is a list of the 38 big budget films that were released and flopped in 2010.


FILMMAKERS WHO DISAPPOINTED IN 2010!

Filmmaker(s)
Film(s)
Distributor
Distributor’s Cost
(in Rupees)
Distributor’s Share
(in Rupees)
Vivek Vaswani
Dulha Mil Gaya
Morpheus Media Ventures
35 Crore
1.91 Crore
Uday Chopra
Pyaar Impossible
Yashraj Films
25 Crore
3.98 Crore
Ronnie Screwvala/
Ken Ghosh
Chance Pe Dance
UTV
25 Crore
6.07 Crore
Anil Sharma
Veer
Eros
50 Crore
16.98 Crore
Ram Gopal Varma
Rann
Rakht Charitra I
Rakht Charitra II
PVR Pictures
Happy Movies
Happy Movies
30 Crore
30 Crore
30 Crore
5.46 Crore
6.15 Crore
1.32 Crore
Karan Johar
My Name Is Khan
We Are Family
Fox
UTV
100 Crore
32 Crore
44.37 Crore
10.27 Crore
Leena Yadav
Teen Patti
In Entertainment
25 Crore
5.60 Crore
Kumar S. Taurani
Prince
Tips
35 Crore
11.95 Crore
Sajid Nadiadwala
Housefull
Anjaana Anjaani
Eros
Eros
60 Crore
46 Crore
45.47 Crore
24.79 Crore
Aditya Chopra/
Yash Chopra
Badmaash Company
Lafangey Parindey
Band Baaja Baaraat
Yashraj Films

Yashraj Films

Yashraj Films
25 Crore

18 Crore

14 Crore
23.80 Crore

13.71 Crore

11.94 Crore
Rakesh Roshan/
Anurag Basu
Kites
Reliance
100 Crore
42.57 Crore
Mani Ratnam
Raavan
Reliance & Sony
120 Crore
26.18 Crore
Bunty Walia
Lamhaa
G S Entertainment
35 Crore
5.27 Crore
Priyadarshan
Khatta Meetha
Aakrosh
Eros
Zee
45 Crore
30 Crore
25.72 Crore
8.54 Crore
Anil Kapoor
Aisha
No Problem
PVR Pictures
Eros
21 Crore
35 Crore
10.76 Crore
16.81 Crore
Nagesh Kukunoor
Aashayein
Reliance
18 Crore
2.75 Crore
S. Shankar
Robot (Hindi Only)
Sun Pictures
50 Crore
12.76 Crore
Mani Shankar
Knock Out
Aap Entertainment
30 Crore
3.78 Crore
Jennifer Lynch
Hissss
Venus
25 Crore
3.50 Crore
Abbas Tyrewala
Jhootha Hi Sahi
SaReGaMa-HMV
40 Crore
8.22 Crore
Vipul Shah
Action Replayy
PVR Pictures
65 Crore
17.53 Crore
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Guzaarish
UTV
80 Crore
16.28 Crore
Kunal Kohli
Break Ke Baad
Reliance
20 Crore
12.72 Crore
Ashutosh Gowariker
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
PVR Pictures
40 Crore
2.93 Crore
Farah Khan/ Shirish Kunder
Tees Maar Khan
UTV
67 Crore
34.25 Crore (upto Jan 02)
Kumar Mangat
Toonpur Ka Superhero
Eros
40 Crore
1.63 Crore





TOTAL


1441 Crore
485.16 Crore

THE INDUSTRY SUFFERED A LOSS OF Rs. 955.84 Crore


This post wouldn't be complete if I didn't list how some of the top actors and actresses fared last year, so here is the list...

ACTORS & ACTRESSES WHO DISAPPOINTED IN 2010!

 
AMITABH BACHCHAN
Rann (Distributor: PVR, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 5.46 Crore)
Teen Patti (Distributor: In Entertainment, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 5.60 Crore)

RAJNIKANT
Robot - Hindi Only (Distributor: Sun Pictures, Cost: Rs. 50 Crore, Collection: Rs. 12.76 Crore)

AISHWARYA RAI 
Raavan (Distributor: Reliance/Sony - All Rights, Cost: Rs. 350 Crore, Collection: Rs. 26.18 Crore)
Robot - Hindi Only (Distributor: Sun Pictures, Cost: Rs. 50 Crore, Collection: Rs. 12.76 Crore)
Action Replayy (Distributor: PVR, Cost: Rs. 65 Crore, Collection: Rs. 17.53 Crore)
Guzaarish (Distributor: UTV, Cost: Rs. 80 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.28 Crore)

SHAHRUKH KHAN
My Name Is Khan (Distributor: Fox, Cost: Rs. 100 Crore, Collection: Rs. 72.74 Crore)
Dulha Mil Gaya (Distributor: Morpheous, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 1.91 Crore)

KAJOL
We Are Family (Distributor: UTV , Cost: Rs. 32 Crore, Collection: Rs. 10.27 Crore)
My Name Is Khan (Distributor: Fox, Cost: Rs. 100 Crore, Collection: Rs. 72.74 Crore)
Toonpur Ka Superhero (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 40 Crore, Collection: Rs. 1.63 Crore)

AKSHAY KUMAR
Khatta Meetha (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 45 Crore, Collection: Rs. 25.72 Crore)
Housefull (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 60 Crore, Collection: Rs. 45.47 Crore)
Action Replayy (Distributor: PVR, Cost: Rs. 65 Crore, Collection: Rs. 17.53 Crore)
Tees Maar Khan (Distributor: UTV, Cost: Rs. 67 Crore, Collection: Rs. 34.25 Crore)

HRITHIK ROSHAN
Kites (Distributor: Reliance, Cost: Rs. 100 Crore, Collection: Rs. 42.57 Crore)
Guzaarish (Distributor: UTV, Cost: Rs. 80 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.28 Crore)

PRIYANKA CHOPRA
Pyaar Impossible (Distributor: Yashraj Films, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 3.98 Crore)
Anjaana Anjaani (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 46 Crore, Collection: Rs. 24.79 Crore)

ABHISHEK BACHCHAN
Raavan (Distributor: Reliance/Sony - All Rights, Cost: Rs. 350 Crore, Collection: Rs. 26.18 Crore)
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (Distributor: PVR, Cost: Rs. 40 Crore, Collection: Rs. 2.93 Crore)

DEEPIKA PADUKONE
Housefull (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 60 Crore, Collection: Rs. 45.47 Crore)
Lafangey Parindey (Distributor: Yashraj Films, Cost: Rs. 18 Crore, Collection: Rs. 13.71 Crore)
Break Ke Baad (Distributor: Reliance, Cost: Rs. 20 Crore, Collection: Rs. 12.72 Crore)
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (Distributor: PVR, Cost: Rs. 40 Crore, Collection: Rs. 2.93 Crore)

SANJAY DUTT
Lamhaa (Distributor: G S Entertainment, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 5.27 Crore)
Knock Out (Distributor: Aap Entertainment, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 3.78 Crore)
No Problem (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.81 Crore)
 
ANIL KAPOOR
No Problem (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.81 Crore)

BIPASHA BASU 
Raavan (Distributor: Reliance/Sony - All Rights, Cost: Rs. 350 Crore, Collection: Rs. 26.18 Crore) 
Lamhaa (Distributor: G S Entertainment, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 5.27 Crore) 
Aakrosh (Distributor: Zee, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 8.54 Crore)
No Problem
(Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.81 Crore)


SHAHID KAPOOR

Chance Pe Dance (Distributor: UTV, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 6.07 Crore)
Paathshaala (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 15 Crore, Collection: Rs. 7.26 Crore)
Badmaash Company (Distributor: Yashraj Films, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 23.80 Crore)
Milenge Milenge (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 14 Crore, Collection: Rs. 5.26 Crore)

KANGANA RANAUT
Kites (Distributor: Reliance, Cost: Rs. 100 Crore, Collection: Rs. 42.57 Crore)
Knock Out (Distributor: Aap Entertainment, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 3.78 Crore)
No Problem (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.81 Crore)

AKSHAYE KHANNA
Aakrosh (Distributor: Zee, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 8.54 Crore)
No Problem (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.81 Crore)
Tees Maar Khan (Distributor: UTV, Cost: Rs. 67 Crore, Collection: Rs. 34.25 Crore)

SUSHMITA SEN
Dulha Mil Gaya (Distributor: Morpheus, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 1.91 Crore)
Teen Patti (Distributor: In Entertainment, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 5.60 Crore)
No Problem (Distributor: Eros, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 16.81 Crore)

JOHN ABRAHAM
Jhootha Hi Sahi (Distributor: SaReGaMa-HMV, Cost: Rs. 40 Crore, Collection: Rs. 8.22 Crore)
Aashayein (Distributor: Reliance, Cost: Rs. 18 Crore, Collection: Rs. 2.75 Crore)

MALLIKA SHERAWAT
Hissss (Distributor: Venus, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 3.50 Crore)

VIVEK OBEROI
Prince (Distributor: Tips, Cost: Rs. 35 Crore, Collection: Rs. 11.95 Crore)
Rakta Charitra I (Distributor: Happy Movies, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 6.15 Crore)
Rakta Charitra II (Distributor: Happy Movies, Cost: Rs. 30 Crore, Collection: Rs. 1.32 Crore)

ANUSHKA SHARMA
Badmaash Company (Distributor: Yashraj Films, Cost: Rs. 25 Crore, Collection: Rs. 23.80 Crore)
Band Baaja Baraat (Distributor: Yashraj Films, Cost: Rs. 14 Crore, Collection: Rs. 11.94 Crore)

© Anant Mathur. All Rights Reserved.