Guru and Bhagam Bhag are slated to be released on the same day, Dec 22, 2006. Because of DON-Jaaneman experience, there is a talk of GURU releasing a week or two later. Whether these films release together or not, which film do you think will do better at the Box Office and which of the two films do you think will be appreciated better ??
http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/10 ... index.htmlWill Don-JeM chapter avert Bhagam Bhag-Guru clash?
By Joginder Tuteja, October 31, 2006 - 06:46 IST
First week of Diwali releases 'Don' and 'Jaan-E-Mann' has ended and by now it is crystal clear that the film that is on a 'pick-up' journey rather than a 'sail-through' route is 'Jaan-E-Mann'. Everyone agrees that the film is a good watch and has all in it to be an enjoyable outing for the families but when it came to 'choices', 'Don' has emerged as a clear winner.
The clash has indeed left bruises loud and clear and even the makers of the film may have been left wondering if it was indeed worth it to release their film alongside the might of 'Don'. This brings one to an all important factor that makes box office a mystery as it has been for over decades – the audience's choice! The power to choose between what 'they think' is an idea of perfect entertainment.
Clearly, 'junta janardhan' has its own way of defining the norms and twisting them completely as per their own wishes!
Now this brings one to a similarly interesting situation that is expected again in the month of December. The date is 22nd and this is when two more biggies are expected to clash - 'Bhagam Bhag' and 'Guru'. Both the films boast of great credentials. While 'Bhagam Bhag' is a Priyadarshan film with a winning starcast of Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav along with Jackie Shroff, Lara Dutta, Tanushree Datta and Shakti Kapoor, 'Guru' comes from craftsman Mani Ratnam who ropes in Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai as leads along with Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty. Other small but interesting factor is that while Mallika Sherawat has been roped in for an item number in 'Guru', stunner Maushumi Udeshi gyrates to an item song in 'Bhagam Bhag'.
Even at the writing front, Neeraj Vora [who delivered superhit Phir Hera Pheri earlier this year] is at the helm for 'Bhagam Bhag' while Anurag Kashyap holds the pen for writing dialogues for 'Guru'. When it comes to music, Pritam's name looms large over 'Bhagam Bhag' whereas A.R. Rehman has seldom failed while composing for Mani Ratnam. Obviously the unexpected is least anticipated in case of 'Guru'!
If one looks at the technical aspects of the two films, 'Guru' certainly scores a lot more than 'Bhagam Bhag' due to a formidable crew comprising of Gulzar as the lyricist, Rajiv Menon as the cinematographer, Vikram Dharma as the action director, Sabu Cyril and Samir Chanda pairing up for art direction and Sreekar Prasad as an editor. Above all, Mani Ratnam also pitches in to wear the hat of story and screenplay writer.
So where does this leave the two films? A coming together on the same date i.e. December 22nd?
If one looks at the Diwali clash, this may not indeed be the brightest of ideas. This is because though both the films look to be winners in isolation, when it comes to an end-of-year choice, audience is expected to opt for 'Bhagam Bhag' due to its massy appeal which coincides with the New Year eve celebrations. On the other hand 'Guru' gives an impression of being classy and in the battle of two, its stand at the box office turn comparatively weaker. Also with 'Bhagam Bhag' already been confirmed for December 22nd, it hardly gives a negotiating space for 'Guru'!
This brings another problem for 'Guru'. Would it make sense for it to get postponed by a week? Doesn't really seem like a good choice.
Taking a cue ---, producers of 'Guru' may wish to contemplate moving the film to early 2007. Also, by that time, the promotion of 'Guru' would have ignited in a big way and will get the film into limelight.
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