Ganapath film: If you thought Bollywood was on a triumphant resurgence in 2023, you might want to reconsider that notion. Based on the current scenario, the path ahead for Bollywood seems more like an uphill climb, if not an impossible feat. Despite the touted successes of films like âJawanâ and âPathaan,â and the spirited attempts by âGadar 2,â âThe Kerala Story,â âZara Hatke Zara Bachke,â and âOMG 2â to name a few, Bollywood is far from achieving a clean record. In fact, itâs essentially stuck in the same place as it was in 2022!
One culprit responsible for this conundrum is the disaster called âGanapath,â for which multiplexes seemingly overlooked the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial âLEO.â This oversight has allowed even the dormant PAN INDIA segment of Indian cinema to mount an impressive comeback.
In case you think weâre making this up, letâs delve into some numbers. A mere week into its release, âLEOâ has amassed global collections approaching a staggering 482 crores. Although domestic collections fall shy of 300 crores, itâs still a substantial sum, more than enough to recoup the basic costs. This victory marks another clean hit for Lokesh Kanagaraj, with the current weekly figure standing at a whopping 266 crores.
On the flip side, we have âGanapath,â directed by the esteemed Vikas Bahl and featuring the formidable trio of Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon, and Amitabh Bachchan. Regrettably, it has earned itself a rather ignoble place in the annals of cinematic shame, pocketing a mere 8 crores across India. This, despite being made on a colossal budget ranging from 150 to 200 crores.
However, the dismal performance of âGanapathâ isnât the sole reason why Bollywood finds itself in troubled waters. Since the September release of âJawan,â not a single film has managed to earn the coveted tag of a clean hit. Even critically acclaimed films like âThe Vaccine Warâ and âMission Raniganj,â despite their stellar content, couldnât recover their budgets domestically. Their figures stand at a paltry 6 crores and 29.14 crores, respectively. There were also films like âYaariyan 2â, âDhak Dhakâ, âThank You for Comingâ, which literally sank without a trace.
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With November offering no major releases apart from Salman Khanâs much-anticipated âTiger 3,â itâs the upcoming month of December that will decide Bollywoodâs fate. Will it manage to restore its glory or will it gradually yield space to the ever-evolving multilingual cinema? The latter has been giving Bollywood a run for its money, with flicks like âANIMALâ and âSalaarâ gearing up for fierce competition.
The challenges before Bollywood are manifold. Firstly, itâs essential to create content that resonates with the audience. While star-studded casts and massive budgets can attract attention, itâs the story, script, and execution that truly matter. The failure of big-budget films like âGanapathâ highlights the importance of substance over style.
Bollywoodâs journey in 2023 has been far from smooth. Despite a few noteworthy releases, the industry is grappling with a string of disappointments. The fate of the upcoming months, especially December, hangs in the balance, with the likes of âTiger 3,â âANIMAL,â and âSalaarâ poised to make their mark. The road ahead is challenging, and Bollywood must adapt, innovate, and focus on content to regain its former glory in the ever-evolving landscape of Indian cinema.
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