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The new comedy production from the popular franchise 'Dhamaal 4' is set to entertain audiences, featuring a strong cast of actors. The film stars well-known comedic actors such as Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, and Sanjay Mishra. This comedic ensemble returns to the big screen after seven years.

Competition in the Cinema Market

However, amidst the large number of stars in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar's comedy 'Welcome to the Jungle,' which shares a similar style with the 'Dhamaal' franchise films, is already showing in theaters. This raises the question of whether 'Dhamaal 4' can achieve success at the box office.

The History of the 'Dhamaal' Franchise

The first hit film was released in 2007 and was directed by Inder Kumar, who previously worked on the film 'Masti' (2004). The first film achieved significant success thanks to the participation of Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Riteish Deshmukh, Aashish Chowdhry, and Sanjay Dutt. In 2011, the sequel 'Double Dhamaal' was released, which also showed good box office results.

The third installment, 'Total Dhamaal,' released in 2019, was presented on a grander scale and with a larger star cast, including Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit. 'Total Dhamaal' became a major hit, collecting over 150 crore rupees in net revenue. Inder Kumar kept the 'Dhamaal' films in a family format, unlike 'Masti,' which he turned into an adult franchise.

Audience Reaction and Success Factors

The audience reaction to the 'Dhamaal 4' trailer has been quite positive, which could provide support for the film. Nevertheless, the main issue remains the presence of 'Welcome to the Jungle' in theaters. Although Akshay Kumar's comedy was released two weeks ago, the presence of a film in the same genre could create difficulties for 'Dhamaal 4'. Furthermore, the film 'Alpha' starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari is being shown in cinemas, although its chances of attracting a large number of viewers on weekends look low.

'Dhamaal 4' began its promotion with a slow start in pre-sales, but the factor of the successful 'Dhamaal' franchise and positive trailer reviews might help. If the initial screenings receive positive feedback from audiences, 'Dhamaal 4' could create a good atmosphere in theaters starting Friday afternoon. Another factor influencing the film is the rain, which might encourage people to stay home. Therefore, 'Dhamaal 4's' biggest chance lies in impressing the audience with its comedy. With success in this aspect, the film is capable of collecting impressive numbers at the box office.

Superstar Rajinikanth is preparing for another triumphant appearance on the big screen. Fans have eagerly awaited the premiere of his next film, 'Jailer 2', and now its release date has been officially announced. The creators released an impressive promotional video in which the face of Rajinikanth's character is not shown. However, director Nelson has created such a powerful buzz, even without revealing the face, that it will create the necessary atmosphere for 'Jailer 2'.

Release details and the previous installment

Sun Pictures announced the release date for 'Jailer 2' as October 15, presenting a new promotional video. Rajinikanth's previous film, 'Jailer', released in 2023, told the story of a retired prisoner. His son, a police officer, dies while trying to apprehend the smuggler Verma. After this, the retired prisoner begins to demonstrate his true strength to deal with Verma, who is causing trouble for his family. In the film 'Jailer', the role of this smuggler was played by the well-known South Indian actor Vinayakan. In the finale of 'Jailer', Rajinikanth's character kills Verma.

Promo and announcement of 'Jailer 2'

The 'Jailer 2' announcement video begins with the character Verma threatening Rajinikanth before his death, stating: 'I cannot live peacefully if I am killed. You do not know what a big network I have. You won't even know who or where will come, your life will collapse!' After these exclamations, hints of villains appear, and then the superstar Rajinikanth himself appears, although his face remains hidden. He is depicted in the distance on a long road, his shadow visible amidst the hot air over the scorching road. Thanks to the magnificent soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander, 'Jailer 2' creates such an atmosphere that fans are ready to buy tickets in advance.

Competition and potential of the film

The biggest film of this year is considered to be 'Ramayana', which is planned for release during the Diwali festival. The exact release date has not yet been revealed, but it is expected to be sometime between October 30 and November 8. Since 'Jailer 2' is releasing on October 15, Dussehra, it will not face serious competition from major Hollywood releases. Although 'Raftaar' starring Rajkumar Rao and Kirti Suresh will be released on October 16, it will not have a significant impact on 'Jailer 2'. This film, which will be released in Tamil, as well as Hindi and other languages, will feature a cameo by Hrithik Roshan alongside Rajinikanth. Thus, 'Jailer 2' has the potential to earn significant profits before the release of 'Ramayana'. 'Jailer' in 2023 became one of India's biggest films, collecting over 600 crore. Now it remains to see what success 'Jailer 2' brings on October 15.

The film 'Cocktail 2,' starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, began showing a decline in box office collections already in the second week of its run. On the day the second phase of screenings began, a new movie, 'Welcome to the Jungle,' was released.

'Cocktail 2' Box Office Dynamics

Despite earning an impressive 700 million rupees in the first week, 'Cocktail 2' was expected to show stronger growth in the second week. However, the film is demonstrating a steady drop in revenue. On Saturday, its collection was comparable to the earnings of the film 'I Will Return,' which was released two weeks earlier, even though critics initially considered this serious romantic drama a failure.

Slowing Down of Screenings

After earning over 470 million rupees during the first weekend, significant figures were anticipated for 'Cocktail 2' at the box office. Nevertheless, screening pace began to slow down on weekdays. On Monday, the film collected about 70 million rupees, and by the end of the first week, its income dropped to 40 million rupees.

Comparison with Competitors

On Friday, at the start of the second week, 'Cocktail 2' collected 40 million rupees. According to Sakencode data, Shahid's film collected 42.5 million rupees on Saturday with a slight increase. Notably, the earnings of 'I Will Return' on other days were significantly lower than those of 'Cocktail 2,' but thanks to positive audience reviews, 'I Will Return' made a sharp jump on Saturday, collecting 42.5 million rupees in net income, more than double the figures of Shahid's film.

Market Conclusions

This indicates that 'Cocktail 2' is losing ground between the new release 'Welcome to the Jungle' and the popular film 'I Will Return.' Considering that the stated budget for 'Cocktail 2' is around 150 million rupees, a strong box office success was required for the project to be deemed profitable. However, Shahid's film continues to slowly decrease its collections. It remains to be seen whether it can achieve a breakthrough on Sunday.