2013 Box office predictions – Jayshah

Predictions for 2012-2013

Dabangg 2 – Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha
Positives – Dabangg was a massive success and the same team come together again for a sequel. The soundtrack is not in the same stratosphere as Dabangg but the expectations are more. Salman Khan is riding high in the best phase of his career with 4 straight moneyspinners in Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard and Ek Ta Tiger
Negatives – The sequel factor and sky high expectations could work against the film.
Prediction : 180-210 crores
Verdict : Superhit

Race 2 – Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham
Positives – Another sequel of a successful commercial film should ensure a lightening start for Race 2. The combo of commercial, stunts, bikinis, abs and chartbusters should give the film plenty of eyeballs
Negatives – Like Race, the sustainability beyond the first week will be in question. A big opener/fizzler scenario is likely!
Prediction : 80-100 crores
Verdict : Average

Himmatwala – Ajay Devgn
Positives – Comedy and Ajay Devgn have gelled well in the Golmaal series and Bol Bachchan so a decent timepass commercial film is expected. Ajay Devgn has a good track record of late.
Negatives – Sajid Khan and brainless films. Also the film is banking solely on Ajay Devgn without a recognisable co-star.
Prediction : 80-100 crores
Verdict : Average

Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani – Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone
Positives – On the back of Barfi, Ranbir’s stock is sky high. The pretender is slowly but surely becoming a major star and this film will rest on his shoulders. A chartbusting soundtrack should be on the offering.
Negatives – Anjaana Anjaani underperformed considerably and its possible this could happen here. Not all romantic films end up doing the business expected.
Prediction : 90-110 crores
Verdict : Semi-Hit

Once Upon A Time in Mumbai 2 – Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha
Positives – Another sequel of a very successful film and a decent star cast here. Akshay Kumar once again has a stacked year with Special Chabbis & Naam Hai Boss but this is his best bet for a big one.
Negatives – Hard to find any. This should be a solid performer.
Prediction : 90-110 crores
Verdict : Semi-Hit

Satyagraha – Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor
Positives – Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti did well and another big stellar ensemble cast should mean a good start for the film. Good performances and story should be expected.
Negatives – The topical nature of the film could be a detriment…also Prakash Jha’s last effort, Aarakshan did not go down to well with audiences.
Prediction : 90-110 crores
Verdict : Semi-Hit

Chennai Express – Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone
Positives – An all out action-comedy with a repeat cast of Om Shanti Om with potentially chartbusting music should ensure a fantastic opening. The “in” thing is as good as banker as any.
Negatives – Shahrukh Khan’s recent films have promised much in terms of commercial appeal but faltered along the way.
Prediction : 110-130 crores
Verdict : Hit

Krrish 3 – Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra
Positives – The first of the potential “supergrossers”, the sequel to the blockbuster Krrish will have tremendous wide appeal. Hrithik Roshan is bankable in this format and kids should lap it up.
Negatives – Hard to spot any other than a film that is not up to the mark.
Prediction : 150-175 crores
Verdict : Superhit

Dhoom 3 – Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif
Positives – A successful series, Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan first time and the “Kat” factor, all in all 2013’s biggest film.
Negatives – Like Krrish 3, a film that is not up to the mark
Prediction : 190-210 crores
Verdict : Superhit

P.K – Aamir Khan, Anuksha Sharma
Positives – Hirani + Aamir could equal box office gold again? Need I say more!
Negatives – Sky high expectations of a great film
Prediction : 210-230 crores
Verdict : Blockbuster

Sleepers or surprises: Ghanchakkur, Besharam