Boxoffice Bhaskar’s Bollywood Banter
Ah, Bollywood! The land where dreams are sold at the speed of light, but sometimes tickets just aren’t. Enter the latest suspense saga, Deva, starring the ever-charming Shahid Kapoor. But hold your applause, folks—or maybe your wallets?—because the advance bookings are about as thrilling as a cup of lukewarm chai.
As per the 10 am update this morning, Deva has managed to sell a grand total of 6,000 tickets across the big three: PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. Now, I love a slow burn thriller as much as the next cinephile, but this is more like watching paint dry, isn’t it?
The ticket counters opened their metaphorical doors on Tuesday evening, and since then, the response has been, well, about as exciting as watching grass grow. On the plus side, there are no flashy offers or discounts here, meaning every ticket sold is pure, unadulterated audience interest—or lack thereof.
But before we call it a flop, let’s remember: the film’s fate is yet to be sealed. If those who’ve watched it sing its praises louder than a Bollywood item number, Deva might just claw its way to a decent Rs. 7 crore opening. Otherwise, Rs. 5 crore might be its ceiling.
So, dear readers, will Deva turn into a box office deity or remain stuck in the realm of mere mortals? Only time, and perhaps a few good reviews, will tell. As for me, I’ll be here, munching popcorn, waiting for the next big Bollywood blockbuster—or bust.
And remember, folks, in Bollywood, the only thing more unpredictable than the box office is the script of the next big release!
