Saturday, January 22, 2011

Women Oriented?

By Anant Mathur (January 22, 2011)

Prior to the release of No One Killed Jessica tinselville was filled with talk of women oriented subject not fairing well at the box office in India. But, two weeks after its release the film is proving its skeptics wrong by earning Rs. 27.15 Crores and still going strong. Considering that only two other Rani Mukherjee films have ever crossed 25 crores at the box office I would say that's pretty good.

So, what is the reason for the success of NOKJ?
Well several factors come into play, but the most logical is the fact that it's the first Rani Mukherjee film to release since September 2009. Her fans have been waiting a long time to see her on the big screen again. Also, this is the first time Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan will be seen together on the big screen. Another reason is it's not really a woman oriented subject, the film is based on a social issue more than anything else. Plus the film has gotten rave reviews from the critics. Add to this a good soundtrack and the film is bound to have a successful run.

Below is a list of Rani Mukherjee films and their box office collections, see and compare for yourselves:

No One Killed Jessica
Total Gross      Rs. 27.15 crores (upto January 21, 2011)

Dil Bole Hadippa!
Total Gross      Rs. 7.77 crores

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Total Gross      Rs. 13.08 crores

Saawariya
Total Gross      Rs. 11.42 crores

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Total Gross      Rs. 9.64 crores

Ta Ra Rum Pum
Total Gross      Rs. 21.92 crores

Baabul
Total Gross      Rs. 8.01 crores

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Total Gross      Rs. 23.99 crores

Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Total Gross      Rs. 10.82 crores

Paheli
Total Gross      Rs. 3.70 crores

Bunty Aur Babli
Total Gross      Rs. 12.93 crores

Black
Total Gross      Rs. 8.83 crores

Veer Zaara
Total Gross      Rs. 19.57 crores

Hum Tum
Total Gross      Rs. 12.11 crores

Yuva
Total Gross      Rs. 5.56 crores

Loc - Kargil
Total Gross      Rs. 5.80 crores

Kal Ho Naa Ho
Total Gross      Rs. 18.50 crores

Calcutta Mail
Total Gross      Rs. 84.48 Lakhs

Chori Chori
Total Gross      Rs. 1.38 crores

Chalte Chalte
Total Gross      Rs. 9.80 crores

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Total Gross      Rs. 26.75 Lakhs

Saathiya
Total Gross      Rs. 4.09 crores

Mujhse Dosti Karoge
Total Gross      Rs. 2.22 crores

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Total Gross      Rs. 20.05 Lakhs

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Total Gross      Rs. 29.84 crores

Nayak
Total Gross      Rs. 7.17 crores

Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai
Total Gross      Rs. 55.16 Lakhs

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Total Gross      Rs. 16.50 crores

Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye
Total Gross      Rs. 3.19 crores

Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega
Total Gross      Rs. 12.77 crores

Bichhoo
Total Gross      Rs. 5.98 crores

Hey! Ram
Total Gross      Exact Figure Not Available (less than Rs. 3 crores)

Badal
Total Gross      Rs. 14.75 crores

Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Total Gross      Rs. 8.98 crores

Hello Brother
Total Gross      Rs. 9.12 crores

Mehndi
Total Gross      Rs. 1.75 crores

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Total Gross      Rs. 42.50 crores

Ghulam
Total Gross      Rs. 12.00 crores

Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat
Total Gross      Rs. 1.50 crores

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