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http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/index.html

Taran gives it a Semi Hit status. This is indeed creditable as the movie can only get better tags from here. Even Semi-Hit will be considered good considering the -ve media review. Nonetheless a good success for Akshay.

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1. 

   Gorilla 21 July 2009
   03:36:53 am

   

   The Telegraph: Kambakkth Ishq is a HIT. Kambakkht Ishq is smashing every box-office record in sight.

   http://www.telegraphindia.com/.....236649.jsp
2. 

   ritz 21 July 2009
   05:12:59 am

   

   Yawn!
3. 

   utkal 21 July 2009
   05:40:14 am

   

   “Kambakkht Ishq is smashing every box-office record in sight.” !!! Can Telegraph mention even one record that it has smashed?

   And what a joker taran is! ” Akshay-Kareena’s top notch performances” ? That’s a first I am hearing about this film.

   All in all if KI is a semi-hit, Mangal Pandey is a super-hit!
4. 

   Gorilla 21 July 2009
   09:32:51 am

   

   Post Hera Pheri phase:

   Some of Akshay starrer comedies that was immesnely liked/loved by most are-

   1. Hera Pheri
   2. Awara Paagal Deewana
   3. Garam Masala
   4. Welcome
   5. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

   Some that are just about liked by most are
   6. Phir Hera Pheri
   7. Deewane Hue Paagal (This is the only non-certified Hit in he list)

   Some that left a lot to be desired are
   8. SIK
   9. KI
   10. Heyy Babyy
   11. Bhaagam Bhaag

   Other Akshay starrers in non-comedy(compared to above movies) that are noteworthy and immensely liked are
   12. Khakee
   13. Aitraaz
   14. Dhadkan
   15. Waqt
   16. Namaste London
   17. Bhool Bhulaiya

   Films in which only Akshay’s role was appreciated though in entirety the film was rejected:

   18. Tashan
   19. Family
   20. Insaan
   21. CCTC

   The above list shows why Akshay gets huge opening for his films. The goodwill that his image has created in last 6-7 years ensures that a not so liked movie like KI or SIK also emerges as a success.
5. 

   Qalandar 21 July 2009
   10:37:28 am

   

   My personal favorites in the Akki comedy list are Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hera Pheri. I thought he was quite zany in the former. I am glad to see you mention Awaara Paagal Deewana, as I preferred him in this film to many of the more successful films. [I have never cared much for any Anees Bazmee film, although Welcome did have one hilarious scene when akshay touches the gangster after his henchman dares him re: bhai ko koi unglee bhi nahin lagaa sakta etc. Plus climax was funny.] But I like the best of the non-comedy films (referring to akshay’s role here) — Khakee, Tashan, Insaan — more than any of the others. There is a winning down to earth vibe in the roles in Khakee or Amjad rickshawalla that I miss in these comedies, especially the more recent ones. Tashan was a great combination of the “earlier” akshay and the “later” huge star akshay, all in a populist package. Plus the get up was excellent too, and the entry scene one of the best scenes of that year.

   BTW, you left out Jaaneman and Aan…
6. 

   Gorilla 21 July 2009
   07:29:09 pm

   

   BOI: Kambakkht Ishq is heading for around 22-23 crore business from International markets. Its business will be about $1.50 million in North America while United Kingdom and Middle East will fetch around $1.10 million each. SEMI HIT

   http://www.boxofficeindia.com/.....eas_report
7. 

   Gorilla 21 July 2009
   08:18:54 pm

   

   Post Kambakkth Ishq’s stupendous success, Akshay Kumar emerges as the Rocky of Bollywood

   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.....792260.cms
8. 

   utkal 21 July 2009
   10:01:41 pm

   

   “Now he’s done it with Kambakkth Ishq, a film that reportedly took a bigger opening than even Ghajini.” ” reportedly..ha ha ha.! I think only Gorilla takes these Bangalore Times / Mumbai Times pieces seriously. Everyone knows these are just spins fed by the actors / production houses.

   If it was meant to be taken seriously, a publication like Times would quote reported by whom and would also take the trouble to verify the ‘reportedly’.
9. 

   Gorilla 21 July 2009
   10:04:03 pm

   

   Gorilla does not take or make stories. It just relishes.
10. 

    Gorilla 21 July 2009
    10:06:23 pm

    

    Thanks for your views Q.
11. 

    Gorilla 21 July 2009
    10:14:12 pm

    

    ‘I have never cared much for any Anees Bazmee film’

    I think No Entry was his best. I can watch it many times over and over.

    ‘I am glad to see you mention Awaara Paagal Deewana, as I preferred him in this film to many of the more successful films.’

    Q, APD is my absolute fav. The film was promoted as an actioner. In today’s time it would have broken many records. Have you seen Deewane Hue Paagal? I am still clueless how quickly it came and went. But i will recommend it as another movie where Akshay was superb. I liked the movie, though as it always happens, climax ruined the show.
12. 

    Gorilla 21 July 2009
    10:27:01 pm

    

    ‘‘Welcome did have one hilarious scene when akshay touches the gangster after his henchman dares him re: bhai ko koi unglee bhi nahin lagaa sakta etc. Plus climax was funny’

    Akshay touching gangster scene was a riot.
    I feel In Welcome the most interesting narrative was the Mauritius trip. The whole half an hour episode is a laugh riot apart from having ‘eek oonchaa lamba kad’ song. Bazmee films have such episodes that can be seen and enjoyed as separate half an hour comedy circus. Quick Character building is his forte as he can introduce a character and get a laugh out from it from the same scene.
13. 

    RAJ 21 July 2009
    10:58:29 pm

    

    Good to read some jokes early in the morning…
14. 

    sv 22 July 2009
    01:07:47 am

    

    None of Akshay’s films after 2007 are as good as his early films since 2003.Aawara Paagal Dewana will be a superhit film if released now.He should go for serious action films instead of mindless comedies.SIK is bad film.KI is much better.Blue is coming up next and I hope there will be enough serious action in it.
15. 

    Tiger 22 July 2009
    01:30:09 am

    

    Man stop this funny propaganda stuff. Read below from the most reputable boxofficeindia:

    Kambakkht Ishq drops around 70% in week two as it collects around 9.50 crore nett in week two to take its two week total to 43 crore nett. The film has managed Hit business in East Punjab and Rajasthan only while other circuits are lower. ABOVE AVERAGE
16. 

    Gorilla 22 July 2009
    02:38:59 am

    

    Raj, please respond to Tiger.
17. 

    rudresh 22 July 2009
    03:10:20 am

    

    public preception poll:
    http://rudresh26.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/419/
18. 

    Gorilla 22 July 2009
    03:56:15 am

    

    Akshay Kumar economizes for Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull

    Akshay, who has just delivered another success Kambakkht Ishq decided to…..
    http://www.bollywoodhungama.co.....index.html
19. 

    Gorilla 22 July 2009
    04:05:32 am

    

    Abid: Adding another 9 crores, KAMBAKKHT ISHQ has netted around 46.50 crores in two weeks from India. The film has managed good business from the Overseas, grossing £637,702 from UK and $1,408,522 from US. The Sabbir Khan directed film, KAMBAKKHT ISHQ, being distributed worldwide by EROS International, is now an above average fare, but will not be able to improve much from here on. But KAMBAKKHT ISHQ became the second bonus beneficiary, as the distributors have received an additional 2.5 percent distributors shares in the first and second week, because the film’s net collections have already crossed the threshold Rs. 17.5 crore from the six major multiplex chains (as explained below for the first beneficiary, NEW YORK)

    http://www.glamsham.com/movies.....3.asp?pg=5
20. 

    Gorilla 22 July 2009
    04:10:30 am

    

    Thanks Tango for your report. Looks like KI will end up at 50-55CR in your and other creditable sources.I will take your verdict of Above Average to Semi Hit.
    Gorilla’s Verdict – Disappointing as Akshay being a huge star should have given a bigger hit. Nonetheless, extraordinary opening of KI reaffirms Akshay’s Box Office Status and he still remains the Hit Machine of Bollywood. Time for him to work with more sensible scripts.
21. 

    utkal 22 July 2009
    04:20:07 am

    

    Moving on to EROS International and Sajid Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.’s Akshay-Kareena starrer, KAMBAKKHT ISHQ, the collections fell heavily rather crashed in the second week. from Raipur, 1 lakh from Wardha, 1.25 lakhs from Chandrapur, 2 lakhs from Sehore, 23.15 lakhs from Jaipur, 3.50 lakhs from Ajmer, 2.15
    Adding another 9 crores, KAMBAKKHT ISHQ has netted around 46.50 crores in two weeks from India. The film has managed good business from the Overseas, grossing £637,702 from UK and $1,408,522 from US. The Sabbir Khan directed film, KAMBAKKHT ISHQ, being distributed worldwide by EROS International, is now an above average fare, but will not be able to improve much from here on.
22. 

    utkal 22 July 2009
    04:22:33 am

    

    So its 43.5 at BOI and 46.5 at IndiaGlitz. Avergae and Above Average. With no chance of improving. So that’s the final verdict.
23. 

    Angels and Belds 22 July 2009
    04:33:52 am

    

    calling this movie an above average or semi-hit is such crap. its obvious that this movie is a huge flop – given its cost. but yes – what this movie has proved is that if marketed well – even a trash movie with a star can make 45-50cr. btw – based on interviews given after KI released – Akshay has proved to be a sore loser and liar at best. Someone needs to tell him that there is a difference between lying and getting laid
24. 

    utkal 22 July 2009
    04:42:11 am

    

    MUMBAI: Bollywood’s 5-year report card brings to light that its five musketeers-Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and
    Salman Khan-have together netted a business of approximately Rs 1,830 crore from the ticket windows alone. And, if you add the revenue from satellite, home-video and other mediums to this figure, you can easily see why these men are on top.

    The year 2009 didn’t start auspiciously for the superstar brigade- Shah Rukh had a lukewarm Billu Barber while Akshay had two duds (Chandni Chowk to China and 8 x 10 Tasveer) and one uncertified Kambakht Ishq- but Bollywood continues to rely heavily on these stars.

    It’s easy to explain why. Trade sources estimate a total of Rs 500 crore came from Akshay’s 17 releases in the five year-period from 2004 to 2008, Rs 400 crore from Shah Rukh’s nine releases, Rs 365 crore from Aamir’s five releases, Rs 350 crore from from Salman Khan’s 13 releases and Rs 215 crore from Hrithik’s three films.

    Trade analyst Komal Nahata says, “Despite these actors’ ups and downs, Bollywood depends a lot on these five men because they have a fairly high success ratio. You have to go by aggregates; individual films may run or flop, but these men net good averages. Akshay leads the pack with his earnings by virtue of the fact that he has done the maximum number of films.”

    This year, too, he has had three releases; Shah Rukh has had only one release and Aamir is yet to open his account. Hrithik was seen in a cameo in Luck By Chance.

    However, when it comes to rating the five men, Nahata says, “Aamir and Shah Rukh are neck to neck at number 1 and Hrithik and Akshay share the number 2 spot. Salman currently occupies a solo place at number three because he hasn’t had a spectacular release after Partner.”

    Trade consultant Amod Mehra, however, disagrees, “Aamir is a clear number 1 because each of his films in the last five years has been different.” Pointing out that Mangal Panday was the only flop in Aamir’s bouquet of five; Mehra says that the actor’s other four films-Rang De Basanti, Fanaa, Taare Zameen Par and Ghajini-made a killing at the box office.

    “Shah Rukh is a close second, Hrithik is third, Akshay is fourth and Salman stands at the fifth position. However, a hit or two here and there and these positions could easily change,” he adds.

    Ashok Ahuja of Percept Picture Company feels Shah Rukh and Aamir are tied at number 1. “It was hard to choose between Ghajini and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Both the films rocked. Hrithik

    is number 2, Akshay is number 3 and Salman is at number 4. The kind of excitement generated by Three Idiots, My Name Is Khan and Kites is palpable even though their release dates are yet to be set; the euphoria associated with Aamir, Shah Rukh and Hrithik is very high,” says Ahuja.

    Says Prabhat Choudhury of marketing agency Spice that these five men, apart from films, have also taken over the endorsement world because of their high brand value. “Aamir leads the pack because he brings to the table qualities of a discerning thinking actor, who is very sincere and sensitive whereas Shah Rukh’s strong point is that he is entertaining and charming,” Choudhury said.
25. 

    utkal 22 July 2009
    04:44:59 am

    

    Working out the averages:

    Akshay : 500/17: 29.41
    Sharukh: 400/9: 44.4
    Amir: 365/5: 73
    Salman: 350/13: 26.9
    Hritik: 215/3: 71.6

    So it’s Amir and Hritik, close. If you take the average of industrywall’s ratings it is Amir, Shahrukh, Hritik, Akshay, Salman.
26. 

    RAJ 22 July 2009
    05:00:57 am

    

    
    
27. 

    Gorilla 22 July 2009
    05:07:33 am

    

    Utkal, i think these talks happened before KI became a success. Now ofcourse the ranking will be

    1. Aamir (without a doubt, standing on the ground)
    2. Akshay/SRK (losing ground)
    4. Hrithik (sleeping on the ground)
    5. Salman (giving way to to the more Kaminey – Shahid)
28. 

    Qalandar 22 July 2009
    05:43:05 am

    

    Re: “SIK is bad film.KI is much better.”

    Personally, I greatly preferred Singh is King to Kambakht Ishq; to be honest I overall found it a more even film than Welcome (although the best scenes in Welcome were funnier than those in Singh is King).

    Re: “Blue is coming up next and I hope there will be enough serious action in it.”

    Yeah, hope so too…
29. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    04:52:15 am

    

    BOI: Kambakkth Ishq is the top earner of 2009 till date

    The top revenue earners of 2009 in India till date are as follows. All figures are the all India distributor shares.

    1. Kambakkht Ishq – 24.50 Crore (Expected)

    2. New York – 22.50 crore (Expected)

    3. Chandni Chowk To China – 16.27 crore

    4. Delhi 6 – 15.55 Crore

    5. Raaz TMC – 13.02 Crore

    6. Billu – 11.87 Crore

    7. 8 X 10 Tasveer – 7.20 crore

    8. Dev D – 6.55 crore

    9. Luck By Chance – 6.35 crore

    10. Slumdog Crorepati – 6.30 crore

    http://www.boxofficeindia.com/.....;nCat=news
30. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    05:02:33 am

    

    Cannot believe that except for 3-4 week in 2009, top earner has been an Akshay starrer. Where are other stars man? Akki is singlehandedly running the show in 2009.
31. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    05:04:51 am

    

    Neha Dhupia’s action idol is Akshay Kumar!
    -Abid

    http://www.glamsham.com/movies.....070901.asp

    …. And her action idol is naturally action king Akshay Kumar, with whom she is doing two more films. They are Vipul Shah’s ACTION REPLAY and Priyadarshan’s DE DANA DAN, both of which are big projects. She says that Akshay is very professional, helpful and absolutely fearless, when it comes to doing action sequences and also very lucky for her because her first blockbuster was SINGH IS KINNG which did her career a world of good.

    Ditto Neha. May your life be filled with lights, camera and action!
32. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    08:06:03 am

    

    Overseas BO: Kambakkht Ishq 22-23 Cr New York 15-16 Cr

    Short Kut – The Con Is On fails in the Overseas markets and will end up with around 3.50 crore business. FLOP

    Kambakkht Ishq is heading for around 22-23 crore business from International markets. Its business will be about $1.50 million in North America while United Kingdom and Middle East will fetch around $1.10 million each. SEMI HIT

    New York will finish its run with $1 million in North America, $1.20 million in Middle East and $650,000 in United Kingdom. The Overseas total from all markets will be around 15-16 crore. SEMI HIT

    http://www.boxofficeindia.com/.....eas_report
33. 

    Tango 24 July 2009
    09:32:54 am

    

    Gorilla check this out

    http://www.glamsham.com/movies.....070911.asp
34. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    08:37:37 pm

    

    Top 5: ‘Jashnn’ & ‘Dekh Re Dekh’ are rejected; Kambakkth Ishq Semi Hit

    http://www.bollywoodhungama.co.....index.html
35. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    08:39:37 pm

    

    Thanks Tango for the pic of D3 (De dana dan). It is very easily the most awaited commercial movie for me in 2009 apart from 3 idiots.
    The pic looks cool; am waiting for the rain song featuring Akshay and Katrina. Pritam has a job cut out here.
36. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:19:46 pm

    

    De dana dan stars Katrina???In that case Katrina should be able to deliver the much needed hit to Akshay which he is starving for last two years…
37. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:20:38 pm

    

    It is glad and heartening to know that NG’s campaign in this thread of bringing the truth about KI has caused a flutter in the -ve news carrying sources.
    Gorilla’s waani – With NG’s popularity growing and KI’s resounding success all over, media has now taken the success of KI as granted and has shunned the numerological theory of anti-KI. These people should go and join their guru Neeraj Manachanda’s camp for more misunderstanding of bogus numerological analysis.
38. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:23:23 pm

    

    Katrina also has a cameo in Blue.
39. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:30:01 pm

    

    “”Katrina also has a cameo in Blue. “”

    People generally do not watch lead actors potraying guest roles..So akshay should not be happy about Blue..
40. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:32:57 pm

    

    Katrina is not acting in MNIK
41. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:35:44 pm

    

    “”Katrina is not acting in MNIK “”

    Well katrina has never acted with the KING so as we all know the KING doesnt need Katrina its the fakes who need her…
42. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:37:12 pm

    

    The grand success and acceptance of this thread world over shows that inclusiveness and not exclusivity wins. Let’s bring on any discussion, the owner of this thread will be happy. That’s what blogging is all about.
43. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:40:52 pm

    

    ‘Well katrina has never acted with the KING’

    After old King became Don and Khiladi became new King, I wonder you are getting confused on who the current King is.

    BTW, if you are wondering what happened to Khiladi thatn -> NG has got its own khiladi playing tricks with the comments.
44. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:44:57 pm

    

    Is it a coincident that Don2 by Farhaan and King2 by Vipul will be ready by same time. I wonder if they were to release on the same day, DOn will be dwarfed by The KING.
45. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:46:02 pm

    

    “”"After old King became Don and Khiladi became new King, I wonder you are getting confused on who the current King is. “”

    There are two kings…

    One is a king of hits(Read SRK)

    the other is Kinnnnnng of flops (Read Akshay)

    I am sure this should clear the confusion…
46. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:47:19 pm

    

    “”Is it a coincident that Don2 by Farhaan and King2 by Vipul will be ready by same time. I wonder if they were to release on the same day, DOn will be dwarfed by The KING.”"

    Akshay is not able tro open well for his solo releases..Forget about a competiotion…Last that happend SRKs DON almost Crushed Aksahays janemann…

    Dont you remember??
47. 

    sv 24 July 2009
    10:49:18 pm

    

    It is salman’s jaaneman.
48. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:51:23 pm

    

    But King always have queen(s). The queenbees – Katrina, Deepika, Kareena and Aish all are now working with Akshay.
    SRK is working with Raajmaata Kajol.
49. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:52:06 pm

    

    “”It is salman’s jaaneman.”"

    Agree with SV for the first time..Actually Akshay is a side kick in all his movies..Thats why i pointed out with lead actor (Read Katrina) back in De dana dan,Akshay might get a hit atlast..
50. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    10:54:19 pm

    

    “”"But King always have queen(s). The queenbees – Katrina, Deepika, Kareena and Aish all are now working with Akshay.
    SRK is working with Raajmaata Kajol. “”"

    So its proved that who is the real star…Only movies with katrina are being succesful..so that means the reral star is Katrina..

    The King(Read SRK) can deliver hits without those actresss…He is on his own…
51. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:54:45 pm

    

    ‘Agree with SV for the first time’

    Cannot believe that it took you so long to agree with the most unbiased blogger on NG.
52. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    10:59:28 pm

    

    ‘Only movies with katrina are being succesful.’

    Kareena’s last film was a grand success. I hope you have not fallen into the trap of Neeraj Manchanda’s camp.
53. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    11:00:04 pm

    

    “”"Cannot believe that it took you so long to agree with the most unbiased blogger on NG.”"

    Gorilla,

    Its a good joke..i must say…
54. 

    RAJ 24 July 2009
    11:02:12 pm

    

    “”Kareena’s last film was a grand success. I hope you have not fallen into the trap of Neeraj Manchanda’s camp”"

    Well numbers aside…the movie with kareena(KI) was showing in empty theatres on its First Monday in my city..Now thats some success for sure..because in my city even Adhyan suman attract 15-20 crowd..
55. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    11:05:11 pm

    

    ‘the movie with kareena(KI) was showing in empty theatres on its First Monday in my city’

    This cannot be true. I think you have mistakenly entered Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai where DDLJ is running on the producer’s money and the producer is publishing posters claiming unbroken records since last 5 years..
56. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    11:08:45 pm

    

    Beld bhai…is thread mein aao. There your comments can be tampered any time.

    KI is yet to cross 50 Cr as per Abid. I feel it may just about cross it. Semi-Hit
57. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    11:12:25 pm

    

    It is glad and heartening to know that NG’s campaign in this thread of bringing the truth about KI has caused a flutter in the -ve news carrying sources.
    Gorilla’s waani – With NG’s popularity growing and KI’s resounding success all over, media has now taken the success of KI as granted and has shunned the numerological theory of anti-KI.
58. 

    Angels and Belds 24 July 2009
    11:35:46 pm

    

    hey gor…a bhai. if it ends with 50-55 – its not even a hit yaar. I think hey baby did 50+ 2-3 years ago. This is a flop in my book for distributors. Akshay should think about a sabbatical. I think if he gets back after 2-3 years – there will be a market for cheesy movies again – though going by how Imran is choosing his movies – he may replace akshay very soon as the cheese king
59. 

    Gorilla 24 July 2009
    11:59:13 pm

    

    ‘if it ends with 50-55 – its not even a hit yaar.’

    agree. KI is just a semi Hit – above average fare. The semi hit tag comes because it has done well (though not as well as what it seemed earlier) in certain pockets (North India) and overseas while in other centers it has done average business. It is disappointing considering the hype, but a success considering the post release events.
    I also feel that there is variable cost (for producers, distributors and exhibitors) involved in movies nowadays. For e.g. star’s fee and distributor’s share(Akshay has mentioned this many time) is more BO oriented. This makes the actual cost lower than what gets widely reported.
    In KI’s case figures for week 1 came from EROS who is distributor.

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