Bangalore Days - 2nd Biggest grosser of All time !!

Bangalore Days - 2nd Biggest grosser of All time !!

Bangalore Days finally over took Mayamohini & T20 to reach 2nd spot (from 4th) in the list of all time biggest Malayalam grossers, a table lead by Drishyam which is miles a head. According to latest reports the film has grossed about 25 crores with distributors share crossing 10 crores mark. In the rest of Kerala, Overseas markets also its the 2nd biggest grosser following Drishyam, but the gap here is not as huge as its the case in Kerala, thanks to the presence of subtitle and lack of competition from other language movies. Drishyam had to battle with Dhoom 3, Jilla, Veeram, Jai Ho etc during its Outside Kerala run. BD has crossed Drishyam in Hyderabad, where the film had extraordinary run, and is still playing there, which is unbeleivable. The film has also beaten Drishyam in selected markets outside Kerala like UK. Even though exact reports from other locations are not available according to a leading distributor BD will not be crossing Drishyam considering Rest Of India & Overseas final total. 

The collections for Bangalore Days hit rock bottom during the Ramzan fasting period, but most of the screens chose to continued with the film due to lack of options. But the film has picked up since EID, largely thanks to the not so encouraging reports for EID releases. The film might add couple of more crores to its kitty and wind up under 30 crores.

 With 2 record breakers inside 6 months its booming time for Malayalam films, especially in outside Kerala markets.

Top 5 Grossers

1. Drishyam

2. Bangalore Days*

3. Twenty 20*

4. Maya Mohini

5. Classmates*

* - Multistarers

'Vikramadithyan' Kerala Theaters List - Dulquer Salmaan,Namitha Pramod

'Vikramadithyan'  Kerala Theaters List - Dulquer Salmaan,Namitha Pramod

Bangalore Days - All Songs Copied ??

 Bangalore Days - All Songs Copied ??

Is what the Facebook page  'Cut Copy Paste' is asking the viewers. The video edited and uploaded by the group brings 3 of the songs from the movie and the much appreciated climax BG under the spotlight. Gopi Sunder songs have always been accused of being inspired from other versions and the video also has his explanation to why he do that, sometimes on purpose... !!! Social Media activists have given him the nickname Copy Sunder, but copied or not his songs and BG have worked most of the times. 




Check the video here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=682699545137077

The longer version of climax BG and its original can be found in youtube.

Kerala Box Office - 2014 Half Year Exclusive Report

Kerala Box Office - 2014 Half Year Exclusive Report

6 Months into 2014, lets look at how how Kerala Box Office performed so far this year. Total 91 Malayalam film released till June 27th including 10 Dubbed ones. The Top grossers are

1. Bangalore Days

The first blockbuster of the year is the mega multi starrer Bangalore Days. The film is also the first and biggest success in Malayalam by a Women Film Director. With Ramzan fasting beginning from tomorrow June 29th) it will be interesting to see whether the film will beat Mayamohini & T20 to grab the 3rd or 2nd biggest hit of all time title.The film is a huge success in 'Rest of India' markets too grossing around 6 crores, becoming the 2nd biggest hit following Drishyam.

Gross - 19.61 crore in 29 Days 

Distributors Share - 8.64 crore

2. Ring Master

Another summer vacation, another Dileep hit. The film was made for ladies and Kids and it worked out well thanks to the target audience. As usual critics thrashed it and mass audience accepted it. The film didn't take a great opening but sustained through out as the Vishu releases slowly faded out.

Gross - 14.56 crore 75 days

Distributors Share - 6.15 crore

3. How Old Are You HOAY

Ladies were queuing up for the film from FDFS. Even though competition with Mr Fraud hurt the film in the initial days later the film picked up as Fraud went down. Thanks to the strong support from Family, especially Women, audience the film attained Super hit status. Its also the biggest grossing Women oriented film in Malayalam.

Gross 12.25 crore 42 days

 Distributors Share - 5.15 crore 

4. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana OSO

2014 is a rare year for Mollywood as two Women oriented film attained huge success, first OSO, then HOAY. The film made Nazriya a household name and the most popular Malayalam actress since Manju Warrier, looking at the response she is getting in theaters.

 Gross - About 10 crores

5. Mr Fraud

The film took a thunderous opening and had the biggest 1st week of the year (which BD later broke). Fighting social media activists and critics the film attained success thanks to the mega opening. Unlike Grandmaster the film was a disappointment at Outside Kerala markets. 

Gross - about 9.5 crore

 Distributors Share - 4.25 crore

6. Jilla

Film featuring 2 of the biggest mass super stars @ Kerala Box office raked in 2.63 crore, the biggest ever, on day 1. But the insignificant role Mohanlal got proved to be a curse for the film. The Drishyam Tsunami also affected it greatly as the film couldn't create life time records as far as Tamil films are concerned.

Gross - about 9.5 crore

 Distributors Share - 3.5 crore 

7. 7th Day

The film surprisingly took a huge opening, Prithviraj's biggest, despite low key promotions and not even a trailer being released.  The film got mixed reviews and couldn't sustain the early momentum.

Gross - 9-9.5crore

Distributors Share - about 3.75 crore

8. 1983 

The film got tremendous reviews which helped the film which began in a low key manner to acheive HIT status in the long run. The successful run of Nivin Pauly in 2014 began with this film.

Gross 7.5 crore

Maan Karate - the biggest Tamil hit of 2014 so far, in Kerala,  based on Returns on Investment. The rights were purchased for 15 lakhs and the total gross is about 1 crore. 

Among dubbed films Bhaiyya (Yevadu) was average while Lucky The Racer (Race Gurram) did above average business, while all others where wash outs.

Among Hindi films 2 States was a huge hit, and now Ek Villain took good opening.

Among Hollywood films X-Men Days of Future Past is the biggest hit of 2014 so far.



* Figures are approximate values and may not necessarily be exact. Actual Figures might be slightly different

Bangalore Days - YouTube JukeBox - Official Audio Songs

Bangalore Days - YouTube JukeBox - Official Audio Songs

The links given here are of the songs from the movie 'Bangalore Days' officially uploaded in YouTube by Music247 & Anwar Rasheed Entertainment who owns the copyright.

Ente Kannil Ninakkaai 

Thumbi Penne



Ethu Kari Raavilum
 
   

Nam Ooru Bengaluru

  


Video Songs 

 Wedding Song - Maangalyam  

Thumbi Penne

   

Nam Ooru Bengaluru

 

Bangalore Days - Record Smashing Opening Week - Box Office Report

Like noted in the review the biggest star ensemble since 'T20', 'Usthad Hotel' reunion etc worked out perfectly for 'Bangalore Days'. The film even though had a slow start in small centers all major centers were witnessing mad rush from morning shows. The reviews were also extremely positive. The fact that film catered to the Multiplex-Youth audience, happening after a gap in Mollywood, helped the film as the film grew from strength to strength. The first day was not a record breaker, but definitely was the biggest of the year (Malayalam). The film showed its full potential on Saturday & Sunday helping its way into the biggest opening weekend ever. Despite Schools, Colleges reopening on Monday the drop showed at small centers were covered by the extraordinary trending at major centers and multiplexes. Most of the evening shows Outside Kerala also remained sold out through out the week. With the film covering 90% of the business done by most of the year's top grossers, looks like Bangalore Days in all likely hood will remain the biggest grosser of the year when year-end reports comes out in January [Unless something like a Drishyam happens]

Budget - 9 crore+

Day 1 - 1.61 crore

Opening Weekend - 4.81 crore

5 Days - 6. 70 crore

First Week Gross - 8.45 crore 

First Week Nett -  6.65 crore

Week One Distributors Share - 3.91 crore

Kerala Summer (April - May) Box Office 2014 - Exclusive Report

Kerala Summer (April - May) Box Office - Exclusive Report

2 month long Summer Holidays will be official over by today marking an end to one of the biggest seasons for Movie makers and goers. Schools, Colleges will reopen and Monsoon is expected with in a few days creating a dent in collections, especially with Ramzan to come later this Month. Let's see what all movies during Summer 2014 at Kerala Box Office

Ring Master - The highest grossing film this summer and this year, so far. A fun film targetting Ladies and Kids even though didn't take a great opening, was rock steady through out the first month or so. Movie is still registering good collection at major centers.

Budget: 9 Crore

Last Reported Gross: 12.95 crores

Satellite Rights: about 6 crores

7th Day - Film took very good opening, but couldn't sustain it in the following weeks.

Budget: 5.5 crores

Gross - around 9-10 crores

Satellite Rights: 2.5 crore

Mr. Fraud - Film took the biggest opening for a Malayalam movie (till then) and had a smashing first week. But average reports had its effects from 2nd week.

Budget: 7.5 crore

Gross - 9 crore+

Satellite Rights: 5.5 crore

How Old Are You - Good hype, tremendous word of mouth, superb rush of Ladies crowd from Day 1, this very well can be called movie of the Season (Summer). Manju Warrier made a rocking come back to Movies.

Budget - 6 crore

Gross - 8 crore+

Satellite Rights: Not Sold

God's Own Country - Even though film got good reviews lack of publicity affectred the movie. By the time people came to know about it was removed from many stations. Have made come back in few of them this week

Gross - 4.25 crore+

Budget - 3.9 crore

Satellite: 2.6 crore

Pauly Technic - 4.20 crore

Mosayile Kuthirameenukal - Gross 3.95 crore

Drishyam - 46 crores (Kerala) 56 crores (All India)

Bangalore Days which released on May 30th has taken the biggest opening for a Malayalam film this year, details will be updated later.



* Figures are approximate values, till last available udpate, may not necessarily be exact. 

Bangalore Days - Malayalam Movie Review

 Bangalore Days - Malayalam Movie Review

Crew

Directed by     Anjali Menon
Produced by     Anwar Rasheed, Sophia Paul
Written by     Anjali Menon
Music by     Gopi Sunder
Cinematography     Sameer Thahir
Editing by     Praveen Prabhakar
Studio     Anwar Rasheed Entertainment. Weekend Blockbusters
Distributed by     A & A Release through August Cinemas
Release dates   May 30, 2014
Running time     171 Minutes
Country     India
Language     Malayalam

Cast

    Dulquer Salmaan as Arjun aka Aju
    Parvathi as RJ Sarah
    Fahadh Faasil as Das
    Nazriya Nazim as Divya Prakash
    Nivin Pauly as Kuttan
    Isha Talwar as Meenakshi
    Nithya Menen as Natasha
    Vijayaraghavan
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    Sajid Yahiya
    Kalpana
    Praveena
    Prathap Pothen
    Vinaya Prasad

One of the biggest multi starrer to release in Mollywood since 'T 20' the BAAP of all Multi starrers. Usthad Hotel team [Anjali Menon, Anwar Rasheed, Dulquer, Gopi Sunder, Nithya] reuniting after 2 years, there were plenty to look forward to 'Bangalore Days'. The trailer, song, posters also increased the expectations.

The basic plot of 'BD' deals with 3 characters, Arjun, Kuttan, Divya, who are not only cousins but thickest of friends. Even though their families have issues and egos between them these 3 gel like anything & were inseparable. In the course of time, like Most of the Malayali youth now a days, the 3 end up in the land of techies, Bangalore, even though for different purposes. Certain characters like Das, Meeenakshi, Sarah enters the lives of these 3. How all these change their character, friendship, attitude toward life etc forms the rest of the story.

'Bangalore Days' is not your typical candy floss youthful romantic film, it deals with complex relations, emotions as well. but if you are expecting a 'Manjadikkuru' or an 'Usthad Hotel' you might be disappointed. The film doesn't have memorable dialogues & the heartwarming scenes are few and far in between. The film in the beginning felt like to feed on the nostalgia of youth, deviates from that path few reels later. The main issue with the film is that its too lengthy and the pace is horribly uneven especially in the second half. Had the length been on the shorter side the emotional sequences, even though few in number, would have had greater impact. The climax was predictable. There are also in brand promotions, few of them prove to be distractions, while few have been used efficiently. Youth might be able to connect more with the film (or those who have gone through such a phase) than others.

Even though made to look like for comic relief its Nivin Pauly's characters and story that makes the film engaging and provides clap/whistle worthy moments and he has done a Good job in that too. What could have been a usual role for Dulquer gets saved with the introduction of Sarah and the story provides few touching moments too and their relationship has been etched out beautifully. Parvathi has done a great job and Dulquer hasn't disappointed either. Fahadh gets scope to perform in the later half, which he does brilliantly. In the initial half he is just confined to look a 'Uninterested husband' and he successfully manages to irritate viewers too. Nazriya too has done a good job a bubbly girl in her early 20s forced to get married and entering the serious business of 'house making'. Nithya in a cameo and Isha in an extended cameo appearances were Okay.

Direction of Anjali Menon was okay Script couldn't meet the promises or expectations her other two films created. Dialogues were good. Cinematography was outstanding. Songs except the wedding song act as speed breakers. There were much expectations from Gopi Sunder's Background score, much more than the songs, due to which it feels tad disappointing. Film should have been shorter by at least 20mins for better box office prospects. But if you have greater patience and come with out expecting a candy floss, through out entertainer or the baggage's of Anjali's previous attempts you might find the time invested worth.

So in all even though it doesn't quite match up to the expectations it created, Bangalore Days is definitely a decent watch, for the performances and some nice touching moments and visual splendor.

Verdict: A Generous, Good

Rating; 3/5

Last Word: Have a feeling that film might appeal more on the 2nd watch

Bangalore Days - All India Theaters List

Bangalore Days First Look Posters - Dulquer Salmaan, Fahad Faasil, Nivin Pauly, Nazriya, Nithya, Isha, Parvathy, Anjali

Bangalore Days First Look Poster

Direction & Script:Anjali Menon
Cinematography: Sameer Thahir
Produced by: Anwar Rasheed

Cast:

Dulquer Salmaan
Fahad Faasil
Nivin Pauly
Nazriya Nazim, Nithiya Menon,
Parvathy Menon & Isha Talwar

 Click on images to view them in full size
 

 

Salala Mobiles - Week 1 Box Office Update

The film took a superb opening but the WOM was negative, so since it was a Thurdsday release the film crash landed by Saturday and couldn't take advantage of the holiday. By Monday the situation grew even worse with many centers reporting Hod Over status. Film will be removed from many theaters this week with 3 new films releasing.

Anto Joseph has produced as well as distributed the film. The total expenditure on the film including print & publicity will be around 5 crore. The first week All India Gross is about 3.25 - 3.5 crore with Distributor share less than 1.5 crore. Even with revenues from satellite rights and other avenues it looks like Producer will loose some money.

Ujala Asianet Film Awards 2014 - Watch Full Show

Ujala Asianet Film Awards 2014 - Watch Full Show 


Credits: Asianet Official YouTube Channel

 

List of Most Awaited Malayalam Movies of 2014

Most Awaited Malayalam Movies of 2014

Here's a list of few of the Most Awaited Malayalam Movies of 2014 - Not in any particular order

One By Two

Arun Kumar Aravind's 4th film, teaming up with Murali Gopi for the 3rd time & with Fahadh Faasil for the 1st time. Movie was supposed to release last year but has over shot its budget and days. Expected to release soon

 

Teaser - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA2SaSdjbgw

Mr.Fraud

Unnikrishnan.B teaming up with Mohanlal for the 3rd time after the highly successful 'Madambi' & 'Grandmaster'. Said to be a 'heist' film which is a rare genre in Mollywood.

 

Lailaa O Lailaa

The Blockbuster team of Run Babby Run, Mohanlal-Joshiy-Amala Paul reunites in this mega budget action thriller. Script is by Suresh Nair (Kahaani, Namastey London, Singh is King, D Day fame)

 

Puli Murukan

When it comes to making mass-masala pot boilers nobody can beat Vysakh in present times, he joins with the biggest Mass icon in Kerala, Mohanlal for the first time, with super successful writer duo Udayakrishna-Sibi K Thomas.

Gangster

 

Mammooty - Aashiq Abu team reuniting after Daddy Cool. Expected to be a stylized action thriller in the likes of 'Big B' 

Ohm Shanthi Oshaana

 

 Youth Sensations Nazriya Nazim & Nivin Pauly reunites after 'Neram' for the Rom-Com

Teaser - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekE8yJ8YHWw

7th day

Said to be an investigative thriller in which Prithviraj will be playing a middle aged character with Salt N Pepper looks.

 

Lucifer

Rajesh Pillai (Traffic) Murali Gopy, Mohanlal - The names are more than enough. Plus Murali's facebook posts claiming the film will to be a mass treat for fans have made this project red hot.

 

Balyakalasakhi

 

Big screen adaptation of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's novel with the same name. Mammootty will be playing2 characters that goes through various time frames.

Anjali Menon's film

The biggest Multi starrer since All time blockbuster T20.
Direction/Writer Anjali Menon, Produced by Anwar Rasheed, Camera Sameer Thahir, Music Gopy Sundar Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly, Nithya Menon, Parvathi Menon, Nazriya Nazim, Isha Talwar- Do we need more reasons to be excited ??

KooThaRa, Ranjith-Mohanlal Project, Runway 2/Valayar Paramasivam are few of the other interesting projects to look forward to in 2014

In Mollywood new projects gets announced and dropped every single day. So only God knows how many of these might end up releasing in theaters, atleast in this year. May be like Drishyam we might get a total surprise out of the blue. Any ways the satellite rights boom has down. So 2014 will not see record breaking number of releases like in 2013 (158)

16th Ujala Asianet Film Awards 2014 - Winners List

Best Actor: Mammootty (Kunjananthante Kada, Immanuel)

Best Actress: Amala Paul (Oru Indian Pranaya Kadha)

Millenium Actor: Mohanlal

Life time Achievement Award: Innocent

Best Film: Drishyam

Best Director: Lijo Jose Pallisherry (Amen)

Most Popular Actor: Prithviraj

Most Popular Actress: Namitha Pramod

Youth Icon - Dulquer Salmaan

Music Director - Prashanth Pillai (Amen)

Best Male Singer: Vijay Yesudas

Best Female Singer:Mridhula Warrier (Laale, Kalimannu)

Best Tamil Actor: Kamal Hasan

International Icon of Indian Cinema: Shah Rukh Khan

Best Actor in a comic role - Biju Menon (Romans)
 Best Supporting Actors  - Siddique & Asha Sharath (Drishyam)

Best Debut Actor: Dhyan Sreenivasan (Thira)

Best Debut Actress: Keerhty Suresh (Geethanjali)

Best Child Artist: Master Sanoop (Philips & the Monkey Pen)

Speical Award for Dileep for completing 20 years in the Industry 

 

Kerala Box Office 2013 - Top 20 Movies of the year

Kerala Box Office 2013 Analysis 

 Top 20 Movies of the year

About 158 Malayalam movies released in 2013.

Compared to 2012, 2013 year was disappointing as far as the number of genuine hits were concerned, but the number of 'successful' films increased thanks to exuberant satellite rights offered by Malayalam GECs.

1. Drishyam

Undoubtedly the biggest blockbuster of the year, and marching on its way to be the all time biggest Malayalam grosser ever. The film already broke records outside Rest Of India, where no film has had such a dream run. Overseas market too the film opened to  thunderous response. 

Budget around 5cr

Satellite rates: rumored to be 5.5cr

Gross: 12.5cr [14 days]

All Time Blockbuster

2. Romans

Till Dec 19th nobody expected any film to dethrone 'Roman's from being the biggest hit of the year. The Ordinary duo repeated their magic earlier this year.

 Budget around 5.5 crore

Distributors Share 5.5-6 crore

Satellite Rights around 3crore 

Blockbuster

3. Sringaravelan



 Even though critics panned the movie once again Dileep's faithful family audience and holiday season helped the movie to be a big grosses.

Budget around 7 crore
Satellite Rights : 4.85 crore
 Gross 11 crore+
Overseas Rights : 57.75 Lakhs (Record Rate for a Malayalam movie) 

4. Sound Thoma

Even though panned by almost all critics the film did remarkable business thanks to the Summer Vacation. Dileep's unique getup once again attracted kids and families into the theaters even though the film had nothing much in it. 

Budget 5cr+

Distributor Share around 4-4.5cr

 Satellite Rights around 4.5cr

Super Hit


5. Honey bee

 

The biggest surprise of the year, this youth centric comedy was well received by all. Moderately budget the film was a huge profit earner

Distributors Share 4 crore +



6.  Memories

 

Started pretty slow and worked its magic slowly with +ve WOM

Gross:  about 9 crore
Distributors Share: about 4crore

Super Hit


7. Pullipuliyum Aatinkuttiyum



 A weak attempt by Lal Jose which worked at Box Office thanks to the songs, packaging, location etc


Gross about 8.75 crore
Distributors Share: about 3.75 crore


Hit+

9. Daivatinte Swantham Cleetus



 Budget:  5.5 crore
Gross: about 8.5 crore
Satellite Rights: 4.9 crore

Hit


 10. ABCD



 Dulquer cemented his position with another big grosser this year. Despite big budget it earned profits for makers


Gross: around 9 crore

Hit

11. Philips and the Monkey Pen 

A small budget wonder film. Started pretty slow fashion and ended up a big profit maker.
Gross: About 6.5 crore

12. Amen

Budget: 5.40 Cr
Satellite Rights : 2.90 cr
Other Revenues : 27 Lakhs
Distributors Share  : 3.5crore +

13. Immanuel

Budget : 5.30 cr
Distributor share about 3.5 cr
Satellite Rights : 3.62 cr
Other revenues : 60 + lakhs

14. Punyalan Agarbathis

Gross: about 7 crore so far

15. Mumbai Police

Distributor Share around : 3.15 cr

Satellite Rights : 3.30 cr

Other Revenues: around 65 lakhs
Prod cost : 5.75 cr

16. Neram 

Distributors Share around 3 crore

 17. North 24 Kaatham

Gross: around 6-6.5 crore

18. Celluloid

One of the best critically acclaimed movies of the year, surprisingly entered the profit charts too. The National & State awards also helped in the Box Office

Distributor Share around 2.5cr

Hit

 19. Bharya Athra Pora

Gross: around 6 crore

Distributors Share around 2.5crore

20. Annayum Rasoolum /  Nee Ko Nja Cha

Nee Ko Nja Cha

This low budget New generation movie, with mostly unfamiliar faces turned out to be a surprise at the box office. 

Distributors Share around 2.25crore

Annayum Rasoolum

Budget: 3cr+

Distributors Share: 2-2.25 crore approximate 

Details about other high profile films of 2013

Kammath & Kammath : Budget 8-9cr, Distributors Share 3.5cr, Satellite Rights 4.75cr - Flop

Lokpal : Budget 5-6cr, Distributors Share 1.76cr, Satellite Rights 4cr - Disaster

 RED WINE :  Budget 3.75 cr, Distributors Share 1.25cr, Satellite Rights 3.45cr - Average

3 DOTS :  Budget 4.25 cr, Distributors Share 1.75cr, Satellite Rights 3.21cr - Average

Lucky Star : Budget 3.15 cr, Distributors Share 1.65cr, Satellite Rights 2.7cr - Average

Ladies & Gentleman :  Budget 8cr, Distributors Share 3cr, Satellite Rights 4.5cr - Flop

Kili Poyi :  Budget 2.1 cr, Satellite Rights1.75 cr 

Oru Indian Pranyakatha  is said to have grossed around Rs Rs 3.30 Cr in its first 10 days - Above Average

Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal - Washout - 2.5 crore in 1 Week

Geethanjali Gross about 5 crore, Budget around 5.5 crore - Flop



NEELAKASHAM PACHAKADAL CHUVANNA BHOOMI  Gross : 5.62 crore  Share : 2.30 crore ( Approx. Net : 4.33 cr )

It was a sad year for Telugu dubbed film as none of them worked here in 2013.
Among other language releases Thalaivaa, Singam 2, Vishwaroopam, Chennai Express, Dhoom 3 had a great run in the state. Hollywood films like Life of Pi (released in 2012), Gravity, Fast & Furious, The Conjuring also became huge earners compared to the usual standards. Life of Pi run for 200 + days in Calicut Crown & Film City




* Getting Box Office numbers is a tough task in Kerala as they regarded 'classified' like a nuclear deal or something. When the entire world is using (even inflated) box office numbers to promote their movie we are still living in the stone age, "Why Do you want to know" is the question few of them asked.  So have tried maximum best to obtain figures that are more closer to reality. These are mere approximates and by no means accurate to the very last detail, but the ranking will be more or less the same.