New controversy: As Aamir Khan’s ‘PK’ box office collections hit Rs 300+ cr, ‘fixing’ alleged
After the ban controversy, yet another problem has surfaced for Aamir
Khan and Anushka Sharma's 'PK' movie. This time it is about its box
office collections, which have created an all-time record in India after
grossing over Rs 300 crore.
In an intriguing tweet, business journalist and Managing Editor of
‘Moneylife’ Sucheta Dalal has cast aspersions on Aamir Khan’s ‘PK’ movie
box office collections after a visit to the cinema.
According to Dalal, a cinema in Mumbai barely had anyone watching it despite the fact that the movie is ratcheting up its box office collections and has become the highest grosser in India with over Rs 300 cr in earnings – it has also turned into the first movie in India to cross the Rs 300 cr mark and is well on its way to obliterate the all-time Bollywood record of Rs 500+cr mark set by Aamir Khan’s own movie ‘Dhoom 3′.
However, all those figures have not really impressed Dalal, who asked, ‘Who paid?’.
According to Dalal, a cinema in Mumbai barely had anyone watching it despite the fact that the movie is ratcheting up its box office collections and has become the highest grosser in India with over Rs 300 cr in earnings – it has also turned into the first movie in India to cross the Rs 300 cr mark and is well on its way to obliterate the all-time Bollywood record of Rs 500+cr mark set by Aamir Khan’s own movie ‘Dhoom 3′.
However, all those figures have not really impressed Dalal, who asked, ‘Who paid?’.
Splash to Double its India Store Count in 2 Years
The largest high-street
fashion retailer from the Middle East, Splash has launched its second
store in Mumbai at Infiniti Mall, Malad. This is the 15th Splash store
in India. In India, Splash is present across Bangalore, Chennai,
Chandigarh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune and Thane.
The brand is known for its trendy clothing and accessories collection
inspired by the latest international fashion trends.
Sharing retail expansion plans, Kalyan Kumar, COO, Splash, India said,
“We are going to open five more stores in India in the next four months.
We are going strong and wish to double our retail outlets in the next
two years. Splash has 200 stores and 50 brand stores globally which are
present in 14 countries.”
On the product portfolio available at Splash, Kumar shared that “Splash
has collections like Youth, Basics, DNM (Denims), Smart (Career/Work
wear), Vintage forever etc. Internationally we also cater to active
wear, innerwear and plus size clothing, which we are soon to start in
India as well.” He added that, “The brand is committed to bring its
customers access to the latest and the best of fashion trends from
across the globe right in their vicinity. With the opening of this new
store, we are delighted to present the style-conscious and trend-savvy
shoppers in Mumbai yet another destination to shop their beloved brand
from.”
The new Splash store in Infiniti Mall has an expanse of 8,000 sq.ft. and
resonates with the brand's design philosophy of merging fashion and
creativity while providing an engaging shopping experience. The store
design embraces an all-white concept that fosters a sense of fluidity
and seamlessness, allowing ease of browsing for the discerning customer
from one mood or occasion ensemble to the other.
Bollywood actor and brand ambassador of Splash, Esha Gupta was present
on the occasion. She said, “I love the look and feel of this new store.
Splash is a brand that has always been at the forefront of fashion,
adored for their vibrant attitude, affordability and stylish clothing
pieces. As a fashionista who likes to continuously dress in the latest
trends, I find collections are quite reflective of my fashion
sensibilities - sophisticated, fashionable with an underlined youthful
energy. ”
Superstar Rajinikanth Asked to Help Refund Losses for 'Lingaa
Chennai: Seven film distributors of superstar Rajinikanth's latest Tamil film
Lingaa want a refund because they say that between them, they
have lost
40 crores. Only one distributor for the film has not joined the group.
Box office collections have not been released so far but unofficial
industry estimates hover at Rs. 40 crores.
Lingaa (Symbol of Energy) released on December 12. Distributors say the film ran full-house on just that day. Co-starring Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty, the movie was produced for a reported 100 crores. It was sold to distributors for 180 crores.
M Reuben, a distributor from the Kanyakumari
district, says he paid 4 crores for the right to screen the film in 29
theatres, but has recovered just half his investment.
"Normally for Rajini movies we easily get 20% profit, but this time there's a huge loss. That's the worth of the movie. Let them deduct the theatre collection and return the rest. ...for a Rs. 10 product, they can't charge Rs. 100".
Ayyapan, who owns the famous Rajas theatre in Kanyakumari says, "We all borrowed money at high rates from private financiers to screen Lingaa, all because its Rajinikanth's movie. We would worship him if he helped us out now and did something for us."
In 2002, Rajinikanth compensated distributors when his film Baba flopped. He did the same in 2008 when his Kuselan bit box office dust. Distributors for Lingaa want him to persuade the producers to return some of their money.
There has been no formal response yet from Rajinikanth. Meanwhile film distributors are threatening a hunger strike in Chennai on Saturday to ask for their money back.
Lingaa (Symbol of Energy) released on December 12. Distributors say the film ran full-house on just that day. Co-starring Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty, the movie was produced for a reported 100 crores. It was sold to distributors for 180 crores.
"Normally for Rajini movies we easily get 20% profit, but this time there's a huge loss. That's the worth of the movie. Let them deduct the theatre collection and return the rest. ...for a Rs. 10 product, they can't charge Rs. 100".
Ayyapan, who owns the famous Rajas theatre in Kanyakumari says, "We all borrowed money at high rates from private financiers to screen Lingaa, all because its Rajinikanth's movie. We would worship him if he helped us out now and did something for us."
In 2002, Rajinikanth compensated distributors when his film Baba flopped. He did the same in 2008 when his Kuselan bit box office dust. Distributors for Lingaa want him to persuade the producers to return some of their money.
There has been no formal response yet from Rajinikanth. Meanwhile film distributors are threatening a hunger strike in Chennai on Saturday to ask for their money back.
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