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The figures imply that Oppenheimer managed to sell more than 2 lakh of tickets, while Barbie largely followed with more than 80,000 tickets sold on the three major national chains. The combined total suggests a cash collection of between Rs 15 and 20 crore net, with a very large contribution from the metropolitan city public.
Two videos target the first day combined at around 20 crore rupees with a ride on the momentum!
– Himesh (@HimeshMankad) July 20, 2023
The fact that those Hollywood films have surpassed the expected sales of Indian films like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan says a lot about the conversion tastes and personal tastes of Indian moviegoers. Bollywood, known for its huge fan base and star power, found itself in an unexpected position, with Hollywood videos attracting more anticipation and attention in terms of advance bookings.
As box office receipts are an indicator of a film’s advertising success, Oppenheimer and Barbie’s performances in India may have broader implications for Hollywood’s presence in the Indian market. This may pave the way for more foreign films to find an enthusiastic and receptive audience, challenging Bollywood’s dominance in certain segments.
Bollywood faced challenges, especially with workplace performances. The shift to OTT platforms has been notable, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as filmmakers have explored distribution channels of choice such as OTT.
When it comes to skills and stars, Bollywood has a group of professional actors, dancers, musicians, writers and directors. However, the stories are repetitive and mediocre in several films. One Reddit user wrote: “Bollywood seriously needs a reshuffle. To do and hope for a miracle.
Another user said: “It lost its charm a long time ago. The only explanation for why Bollywood had an established audience was due to the language barrier and cultural surprise with the demise of Hollywood videos. Now that we know that most Bolly movies are watered-down remakes of Hollywood, other people are no longer interested. older, as is writing, which is hard to see in the near future. Hopefully the fierce festival with foreign films will activate them to reconsider the industry.
In addition, OTT platforms have provided filmmakers with an additional opportunity to showcase their paintings and succeed in a global audience.
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