Despite cracking the top 10 US box office, the much hyped Kites proved to be an unmitigated disaster at the box office in India, finding no acceptance with either the masses or classes, multiplexes or single screens.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.
Note: Films are ranked according to their release dates. The thumbs ups and downs reflect rediff's views.
Hrithik and Babara look hot, film is visually appealing. | |
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City of Gold Cast: Shashank Shende, Seema Biswas, Kashmira Shah and Sachin Khedekar. Director: Mahesh Manjrekar. Great performances by the cast. Not for everyone. Number of weeks: 4. BO Verdict: Flop. | |
Paathshaala Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia Azmi and Nana Patekar. Director: Milind Ukey. Has its heart in the right place. Very dull and outdated. Number of weeks: 5. BO Verdict: Flop. | |
Too noisy. | |
Prince Cast: Vivek Oberoi, Aruna Shields, Neeru Bajwa and Nandana Sen. Director: Kookie V Gulati. Tough. Influenced by 70s Bollywood. Number of weeks: 6. BO Verdict: Flop. | |
The Japanesse Wife Cast: Rahul Bose, Raima Sen and Chigusa Takaku. Director: Aparna Sen. Takaku and Raima perform well. Rahul lets down the film. Number of weeks: 6. BO Verdict: Flop. | |
Trade pundit: Vinod Mirani | |