Aamir Khan's Talaash opens to mixed response at box office

Reema Kagti's much awaited suspense drama Talaash opened to mixed response at the box office over the weekend.

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict.

Talaash

Cast: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor

Director: Reema Kagti

What works: The plot, cast

What doesn't: Slow-paced

Number of weeks: New

BO verdict: Mixed response

Read the reviews here, here and here.

Cast: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu

Director: Ang Lee

What works: Able screen adaptation of the book, stunning visuals

What doesn't: The film doesn't quite live up to expectations.

Number of weeks: 1

BO verdict: Doing well

Read the review here.

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma

Director: Yash Chopra

What works: Return of SRK as the romantic hero

What doesn't: Hackeneyed plot, weak story, bad editing, poor music

Number of weeks: 3

BO verdict: Hit

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt

Director: Ashwini Dhir

What works: Action sequences, mass appeal

What doesn't: Weak story

Number of weeks: 3

BO verdict: Hit