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Bhool fares over Laaga
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Yash Raj Films' Laaga Chunari Mein
Daag failed to draw the crowds despite critical acclaim.
However, last week's other big release, Bhool Bhulaiyaa saw an excellent opening, which continued it's good run well over the weekend.
Note: Films are ranked according to their release dates. The thumbs ups and downs reflect rediff's views.
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Amisha Patel, Shiney Ahuja, Paresh Rawal.
Director: Priyadarshan.
Good music.
Too long and predictable.
Number of weeks: New.
BO Verdict: Excellent opening.
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Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Cast: Rani Mukherji, Konkana Sen Sharma, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kunal Kapoor.
Director: Pradeep Sarkar.
Excellent performance by Rani, Konkana
Cliches galore.
Number of weeks: New.
BO Verdict: Poor opening.
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Go
Cast: Nisha Kothari, Gautam Gupta.
Director: Manish Srivastava.
Tough!
Weak plot, tasteless songs.
Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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It's Breaking News
Cast: Koel Puri, Swati Sen.
Director: Vishal Inamdar.
Noble premise.
Lacks certainty, humour, incompetent performances.
Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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50 Lakh
Cast: Mohit Chadha, Pavan Malhotra.
Director: Chandrasekhar Yeleti.
Well-told story.
Bad performances.
Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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Chhodon Naa Yaar
Cast: Jimmy Shergil, Kim Sharma.
Director: Dilip Sood.
Good cinematography.
Weak script.
Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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Johnny Gaddaar
Cast: Dharmendra, Neil Mukesh, Vinay Pathak, Zakir Hussain.
Director: Sriram Raghavan.
Clever thriller, good performances, very interestingly done.
Clunky dialogues.
Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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Dil Dosti Etc
Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Imaad Shah, Nikita Anand, Ishita Sharma.
Director: Manish Tiwary.
Shreyas Talpade.
Old story, poor direction, bad editing.
Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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Dhol
Cast: Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Rajpal Yadav, Tanushree Dutta, Om Puri
Director: Priyadarshan
Funny in parts.
Bad plot, poor music.
Number of weeks: 3.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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Manorama Six Feet Under
Cast: Abhay Deol, Gul Panag, Raima Sen, Vinay Pathak, Kulbushan Kharbhanda.
Director: Navdeep Singh.
Tightly woven narrative, good performances.
Audiences might not appreciate the film's leisurely pace.
Number of weeks: 3.
BO Verdict: Flop.
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Trade pundit: Vinod Mirani | Design: Uday Kuckian
Last time's box-office results
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