Well! let the fat lady speak!!

First, the sound at CENTURY THEATES was very good, that made my PAISA VASOOL, and PRINT QUALITY was awesome. There were directional surround effects abundant, in title opening credits, along with SONGS!

OVER ALL, a DUMB FUN RIOT imho. I left my brain and common sense out and it worked to some extent.

IMHO, MPKK was better, less dumber, more wholesome.

Here,it was all GOVINDA in full form as he could be without going over board. I think this his best come back re debut. Sallu was again, kool hunk, looked way better, more alert, less sleepy.

Girls were ok!

But RSVP of filmwas govinda/sallu working their best on paper thin, dumb plot.

There were laughter abundant with good one liners, beautiful, songs and dances.
Kool, Chotta Don(under used), but Icing on the cake was CUTE KATS, no doubt, with her million $$ smile.

Best song was " GORI DE NAKHRE"

and Please dont miss our one and only KIRAN JOHAR as Katrina's buddy lol.

BTW, in Dupata song that was just added by force,sallu the hunk looks awful, girly sarooky dress.

Once..I did not mind, but I wish plot would be a bit competent, not totally idiotic.

Watch for GOVINDA , and you wont regret if you are his loyal fans!

People were laughing, non stop, but I was joining them at least more than half time too!

Second viewing is impossible, to sit through though.

JBJ was STUPID, this one is DUMB instead!

Well, now PB reviews it favorably too:

Producer: K. Sera Sera and Sohail Khan
Director: David Dhawan
Starring: Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta
Music: Sajid-Wajid
Lyrics: Sanjay Chhel, Shabbir Ahmed and Jalees Sherwani
Recommended Audience: Parental Guidance
Film Released on: 20 July 2007

Reviewed by: Akshay Shah
Reviewer's Rating: 7.5 / 10
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PARTNER is a film that comes with incredible hype for a number of reasons. Firstly the movie pairs up Salman Khan with David Dhawan again after the success of countless movies including JUDWAA, BIWI NO.1, DULHAN HUM LE JAYENGEI, MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI and MAINE PYAAR KYUN KIYA. Secondly because the movie reunites one of the most successful Jodi’s of our times, David Dhawan-Govinda! The jodi that reigned magic through the 90’s with blockbusters like AANKHEN, RAJA BABU, COOLIE NO.1, SAAJAN CHALE SASURAL, HERO NO.1, DEEWANA MASTANA and BADE MIYA CHHOTE MIYA, HASEENA MAAN JAYEGEI, and JODI NO.1 Lastly because the movie features Dhawans two favourites in one movie. So does the movie live up to expectations? YES! Switch your brains off and indulge in a laughter-filled riot!
The story by David Dhawan and Yunus Sejawal has been inspired by Andy Tennant’s Will Smith-Kevin James starrer HITCH. The entire premise of the movie remains the same with Smith being replaced by Prem aka Salman Khan, a date doctor who has helped hundreds of men woo the girls of their dreams and find true love. The ultimate bachelor playboy Prem finally meets his match and finds the women of his dreams, Naina (Lara Dutta, a feisty newspaper journalist.


Prem comes across Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhury (Govinda) who is in love with Priya (Katrina Kaif) the rich daughter of a millionaire business tycoon Raichand (Dalip Tahill). Though reluctant at first, how Bhaskar wins over Prem’s heart so that Prem can help him win over Priya’s heart forms the rest of the crux. Yes there are some misunderstandings which are resolved rather quick, as well as an unfinished and unneeded track of an underworld don called Chhota Don (Rajpal Yadav) who seems inspired by both Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Though the basic premise of the movie is the same as well as a number of sequences which have been lifted directly, Sanjay Chhel’s screenplay does give the it’s own look and feel which in turn makes PARTNER it’s own unique movie. Where in PARTNER Smith clearly had the leading role, and James was supporting, in PARTNER it’s an equal show for both Salman and Govinda to showcase their mettle and Chhel has carefully crafted the script to take this in to account. If one wanted to sit here and pick faults they could easily fill up more than an hour, however the “mantra” for the “DD+” formula has always been “leave your brains at home” and PARTNER is no difference. However one does wish that the rather annoying angle of Chhota Don gets deleted as it’s sticks out like a sore thumb, and despite best attempts to inject humour including some old-school toilet humour, the angle fails to gel. On the other hand this can be over-looked as the focus here is primarily on Salman Khan and Govinda.

In my view David Dhawan’s entertainer blockbusters have always worked best when there is a certain level of male bonding. Be it AANKHEN with Govinda-Chunky Panday, COOLIE NO.1 with Govinda-Kadar Khan, DEEWANA MASTANA with Govinda-Anil BADE MIYA CHHOTE MIYA with Govinda-Amitabh, HASEENA MAAN JAYEGI with Govinda-Sanjay Dutt, BIWI NO.1 with Salman-Anil, MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI with Salman-Akshay or MAINE PYAAR KYUN KIYA with Salman-Sohail. And in that retrospect PARTNER isn’t any different as the movie relies entirely on the chemistry and bonding between its rather spirited, energetic and lively duo. The magic is in the casting, and it wouldn’t be a far stretch to say that this is Dhawan’s “biggest” movie in a long time as he casts two actors who are as different as chalk-and-cheese in a comedy which perfectly taps in to their talent and compliments their career graph. Dhawan directs the film like a true-blue veteran who is now completely at ease with his brand of cinema, an art that he has mastered and then redone to mix in with the changing times and trends. Where parts of PARTNER screams of Dhawan’s new brand of loud and crude humour which can get a bit over-done at times, what makes it work better than most of Dhawan’s recent films is the touch of old-school magic that Dhawan recreates with Govinda. There are scenes where brings the house down completely, just watch the sequence where Govinda does a parody of his own SARKAILIYO KHATIYA, followed by Salman showing him a few steps of JUST CHILL which Govinda then tries to impersonate in his own impeccable style. What a magical moment merging Dhawans old and new formula in to one. The entire movie is littered with such moments and Dhawans gags range from dialogue-based gags (which work the best) to slap-stick, toilet humour and plain old charm which there is dollops of. Ultimately Dhawan has delivered what can arguable be called one of the “greatest comic shows” in recent times. Priyadarshan tries with BHAAGAM BHAG where he presented Govinda with Akshay Kumar, but here Govinda wasn’t given ample scope to perform bar a few scenes and it was clear that this was an Akshay-Priyan film with Govinda supporting. With PARTNER it’s clear that this is Salman Khan’s gift to his dear friend Govinda and Govinda is just as much the leading man here as Salman. Comparisons are inevitable, and I would say that Govinda has a slight edge over Salman, though this is no surprise given even the Big B couldn’t keep up with Govinda however note that Salman has given one of his most crowd-pleasing performances in recent times as well cementing everything he stands for. David Dhawan….have fun laughing all the way to the bank…again!

The performances in the movie are absolutely entertaining to the maximum. Salman Khan gives an effortless performance which personifies and cements Salman Khan’s star status. It’s clear and evident with PARTNER that he is not going anywhere anytime soon. He looks better than ever, and performs his comic scenes with a sense of care-free insane madness. There are scenes which ONLY Salman Khan could’ve pulled off. Just note the scene where he sits there and eats Icecreams as he talks to the photograph on his laptop, or the scene where he spoofs himself and his image in the media as he starts stripping a the airport-priceless. Even those that don’t like Salman Khan much cannot deny that the actor is at his charming best here and does every bit ample justice to Will Smith’s stylish and humorous turn in HITCH. What surprising here is that Salman doesn’t go overboard in some of the crucial scenes, and his bonding with the kid was natural as well, though this is something Salman has always been good at since JAB PYAAR KISISE HOTA HAI. He dances like a dream, and keeps up with Govinda every step of the way which is a big enough compliment on it’s own. WELCOME BACK SALLU!

There is a certain magic that Govinda creates when he is in form in a comedy film. His recent comeback films like BHAAGAM BHAG and SALAAM-E-ISHQ have tried to recreate this magic but both have failed in one way or another. Where BHAAGAM BHAG as a film failed to tap in to Govinda’s comic abilities as an actor as well as extracting any kind of chemistry or bonding with his “partner” Akshay Kumar, SALAAM-E-ISHQ presented a rather old-school and energetic Govinda but the film failed to ignite the Box-office. With PARTNER Govinda gets his proper due and comeback. The role is tailor-made for him and gives Govinda the chance to to weave the magic on-screen that only he can. He brings his absolutely blistering blast of energy, impeccable and flawless comic timing, unbeatable dialogue delivery and masala-filled dance steps in full “zor” which leaves the viewer smiling, laughing and giggling in their seats right till the very end.

More importantly, this has to be one of the best “jodi’s” to hit the screens since Sanjay Dutt-Arshad Warsi in the “Munnabhai” series. Where Dhawan’s films have always worked is when there is a “one man’s upmanship” as play between two players, or where there is a bonding between two actors where one is always annoying the other, PARTNER brings in the best of both and the movie reaches heights of comic brilliance in the movies climax sequence which had the entire cinema erupt in to claps and whistles as Govinda asks Salman for help with his honeymoon.

The actresses in the movie spring a surprise as well. Specially Lara Dutta who gives yet another stunning performance after her surprising act in JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM. Head-strong, confident, sassy and very very sexy Lara Dutta rises above the script and leaves her own mark between our two zany heroes. She’s very quickly become a favourite of mine!

Katrina Kaif is stunning, no doubts about that, and given this is Salman Khan’s home –production(we’re reminded in a rather nice in-joke that only Salman Khan, Dhawan and co. could bring as Sohail Khan makes a guest appearance in a photo-graph which only evoked laughter amongst the most ardent Salman fans). Katrina is required to look beautiful throughout, smile, and wear the sexiest of clothes and she does that with grace and relish.

Rajpal Yadav is sadly given a back-seat. The little comedian has the ability to shoulder a film on his shoulders and stand his own given the right script and character ala CHUP CHUP KE but here he’s a disappointment. The rest of the cast is OK in their parts. A notable mention to Suresh Menon who brings the house down every time he’s on screen doing a take-off which comes across as a cross between Karan Johar and Bobby Darling.


Master Ali Haji who was superlative in both FANAA and TA RA RUM PUM is oncer again fantastic here exuding surprising level of confidence and comic timing as well as sharing some extremely warm yet very real chemistry with Salman Khan.

A very special standing ovation to dialogue writer Sanjay Chhel who springs a comeback out from the blue. Not only has he written the lyrics for the title song and helped with the plot, he has written some of the cleverest, crazy, whacky and absolutely hilarious dialogues for the film as well which the actors mouth to absolute perfection.

Sajid-Wajid deliver what is arguably the best sound track of their entire career. Each and every song in the movie strikes a chord with the viewer and the picturisations captured on lens like a very very colourful spectacle by cameraman Johnny Lal. Bosco-Caesar’s choreography is massy to the core and a treat for the eyes. Right from the addictive title track, SONI DE NAKHRA, DUPATTA TERA NAU RANG DA, and MARIA MARIA. A special mention must be made of Alvira Agnihotri’s extremely colourful and cartoonish wardrobe which oozes class and style. Govinda who is usually known for his crazy warbdrobes gets to wear some very cool suits here, while Salman is given the more cartoony attire with his bright yellow tweety t-shirts and what not.


All up PARTNER is a must-see! The movie is hard NOT to like, and though it falls short of being a comic masterpiece as such, the movie does manage to raise some side-splitting laughs by treating the viewer with a unique partnership. Welcome back Salman and welcome back Govinda! May the good times continue..




** Darn, not a single bad review except rana and partly me!

Partner: First genuine hit of 2007
Finally, we have an undisputed, genuine hit of 2007. David Dhawan's Partner opens to hearty welcome and enjoys rave reviews.
Not the same can be said of Naqaab, which now joins the string of flops of the year so far.

Trade pundit Vinod Mirani tells us the fate of these films.


Note: Films are ranked according to their release dates. The thumbs ups and downs reflect rediff's views.









Partner

Cast: Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif.
Director: David Dhawan.
Salman Khan and Govinda's chemistry.

Abrupt end.

Number of weeks: New.
BO Verdict: Hit.
Review







Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

Cast: Daniel Radcliff, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.
Director: David Yates.
One of the best made Harry Potter movies so far.

Not quite as dramatic as the book.

Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Hit.
Review







Naqaab

Cast: Akshaye Khanna, Bobby Deol, Urvashi Sharma.
Director: Abbas-Mustan.
Interesting concept, well-shot.

Could have been much better, terrible climax.

Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.
Review







Bombay To Goa

Cast: Sunil Pal, Raju Shrivastava, Ehsaan Qureshi, Tinu Anand, Vijay Raaz, Asrani, Jagdeep.
Director: Raj Pendurkar.
Funny in parts

Long and monotonous screenplay.

Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.







My Friend Ganesha

Cast: Kiran Jhanjhani, Sheetal Shah, Upasana Singh and Ehsaas.
Director: Rajiv S Ruia.
Good performances from Ehsaas and Upasana Singh.

Shoddy production, average graphics.

Number of weeks: 1.
BO Verdict: Flop.
Review







Aap Kaa Surroor: The Moviee: The Real Luv Story

Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Hansika Motwani, Mallika Sherawat.
Director: Prashant Chadha.
Great music, beautiful locales

Predictable story, very okay performances.

Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Hit.
Review 1 | Review 2







Apne

Cast: Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif.
Director: Anil Sharma.
Dharmendra.

Boring music, very slow pace.

Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Semi-hit in North India, average elsewhere.
Review







Awarapan

Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Shriya, Mrinalani Sharma.
Director: Mohit Suri.
Good music.

Poor execution.

Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Flop.
Review







Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii

Cast: Rahul Bose, Zain Khan.
Director: Ken Ghosh.
Cute story, good performances.

Poor execution.

Number of weeks: 3.
BO Verdict: Flop.
Review







Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol, Lara Dutta, Amitabh Bachchan.
Director: Shaad Ali.
Good costumes.

Everything else.

Number of weeks: 4.
BO Verdict: The film will struggle to recover costs.
Review 1 | Review 2



Trade pundit: Vinod Mirani | Design: Uday Kuckian



Last time's box-office results




Tell us what you think of these ratings

Caught PARTNER y'day afternoon. I was hoping it would be as much fun as lets say a HASEENA MAAN JAAYEGI or even portions of BADE MIYAN, CHOTE MIYAN. My appetite for masala entertainment was only partly satiated. Though the dialogues are by Sanjay Cheel (KHUBSOORAT, RANGEELA in the past) I did not find too many memorable one-liners. As is David Dhawan's wont, he has the side track of a wannabe-Don, Chote-DON in Rajpal Yadav. that seemed a little forced too. In the end Govinda does do a decent job as does Salman. just not enough of smart & funny things happening. Would have done well to wait for the DVD and watch it there, except my impatience got the better of me and I am now poorer by ten bucks

No doubt! It is not even as decent as MPKK imho, but for GOVINDA/SALLU good act, songs, dances, laughs, I beared it.

I wish I would not have to sit through the ending it was tedious and would see a bit more true, excitment, action, thrill etc, by integrating Chotta Don, into the entire story , and ofcourse Fayaz Khan the dead body that comes alive!

But it is DD DUMB film, you could not expect better , no way DEEWANA MASTANA, BMCM, HMJ were more wholesome films.

This is Sanjay Chel with DD miyan! at least he stayed away from vulgarity and obsenity , that counts.

But this is ORDER OF THE DAY! Man! Go sell, your sense/sensibilities, before you step in watch a hindi film these days.

BTW! that AAMIR KHAN parody was kool though?

It was interesting the parody....there were several parts in the movie that could have been really good had it been elevated by better writing.....i think Sanjay Chhel/David Dhawan/<another name i forget> failed in that dept.

I think in that respect i liked JBJ over this.

I also caught PARTNER. While I am NOT a fan of DD's films (his last two I felt were excruciating to sit through), this one had a major plus, and that was Govinda. I felt that G's performance was so spot on.....he really invests himself into the role and the infectious joy he brings to the dance numbers was incredible (that guy can move!). The film itself lifts the plotting of HITCH pretty much wholesale but even though the film was filled with good jokes, bad jokes (ouch with the gay and racial jokes), and everything in between, the sheer fun of it all made the film entertaining. Plus I loved every musical sequence....and that is a rare thing in my opinion. Good stuff.

I am glad, you liked it dude for the right reason, wrong reson was the story and plot imho, that is the weakest it could be.

Songs and dances were extremely well done, govinda infuse a lot of zest in their, some thing fresh, even sallu.

back ground music by salim suleman was too good too, with immense directional surround activity, but plot remained too fragmented and lousy imho.

Sajid, Wajid's music is high light of the film imho, they did their best, so far out did themself to provide salman with hit, masala score.

As far jokes, I understand what you are saying, but lately DD have back tracked from his vulgarity ridden jokes, so families could be a bit more comfortable sitting through, that is quite welcome!

that reminds me of cheeni kum, where some one's personal looks, especially DAANT were back bone of entire comedy and jokes of that film, and imho, was pretty annoying.

Did you catch aamir khan parody?

While a lot of jokes were lost in translation for me (esp. references to people that I didn't know about), I did catch the Aamir reference. Wasn't a fan of the "Chhota Don" character either. It seemed a bit of a lazy parody to me.

Midweek: 'Partner' is a big hit!


Film Cast Plusses Minusses Verdict

Partner Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif, Rajpal Yadav Great entertainer with sparkling performances and foot-tapping music Second half could've been shorter



Apne Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif Strong emotions and Dharmendra's brilliant performance Script could've been tighter and extra length [North; above average to average elsewhere]

Naqaab Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Urvashi Sharma Well-made film with able performances Suspense doesn't work

Aap Ka Surroor Himesh Reshammiya, Hansika Motwani, Mallika Sherawat, Raj Babbar, Sachin Khedekar Excellent music and tremendous curiosity to watch HR on the big screen. Also, very well shot film Script could've been better

Awarapan Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Purab Kohli, Salil Acharya Terrific performances, able direction and soulful music tends to get too dark and violent


(Ratings are based on the box office collections and the cost of the film)

- Hit
- Flop
- Average
- Above Average
- Average to Flop

agree Govinda is classic dancer! Recently saw him dancing on Sansui 2002 live stage performance and wow he did break dancing, classical moves, bhangra on his knees, not even sweating or out of breath like guys younger than he is-Ashkay,Salman were dancing and were gasping. i will watch any movie with Govinda for his acting, style.

you will be pleased! I think, end credits are sansui, or may be music release stage performance of all songs by sallu/chi chi, it was prtty nice too.

Domestic B.O.: 'Partner' is a solid Hit

Unstoppable. That's one word that does justice to Govinda and Salman Khan's antics in PARTNER. That's also the word that best describes the film's run at the box-office.

The latest David Dhawan laughathon had a dream start at the ticket window and continues to rock big time as I pen this piece. The thunderous start coupled with the superb feedback from the paying public has only resulted in the film faring exceptionally well across all screens - from multiplexes to single screens, from metros to mini-metros to smaller towns.

It wouldn't be erroneous to state that very rarely does a film work its charm across the spectrum. Sometimes multiplexes work, but single screens don't. And vice-versa. The business is divided most of the times. But PARTNER continues to record excellent collections everywhere. The business at smaller centres got a fillip thanks to AAP KAA SURROOR first and PARTNER now, which is bringing in big returns from these centres as well.

What worked?
One, the Salman - Govinda - David Dhawan team aroused tremendous curiosity.

Two, the songs worked big time and like I've always maintained, good music is akin to an icing on the cake.

Three, the promotion [quality and quantity] was excellent.

Four, the luck factor.

Those associated with PARTNER needed a Hit. Every top actor needs to prove his power on Friday and Salman is no exception. A man of few words, the accolades and the laugh lines on everyone's faces at Salman's private screening for family-n-friends prior to its release must've prepared him for what was to follow.

Govinda needed a Hit badly. He didn't get the credit for BHAGAM BHAG [although it was a success], while SALAAM-E-ISHQ was a damp squib, even though his work attracted tremendous praise. But every actor also needs an assurance from the box-office point. Yahan, jo Hit hain, woh Fit hain. As for David Dhawan, PARTNER only consolidates and cements his position as the badshaah of masala.

Pop the champagne, David, Salman, Govinda, [producers] Sohail Khan and Parag Sanghvi, Kishore and Sunil Lulla [Eros] and the entire team of PARTNER. Or have you already?

Box Office Report for this Week - Jul. 27, 2007

'Cash' Postponed, 'Partner' Is Extraordinary, 'Naqaab' Dissappoints
Cash Verdict: Postponed
Weekly Earnings: - Total Earnings: -
At this point of time, we should have been discussing the prospects of Anubhav Sinha`s next (probable) action-thriller after `Dus`, `Cash`. However, it has been postponed by a week and that in a way enhances its chances, as we will see next Friday.

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Partner Verdict: Awaited
Weekly Earnings: UK $486,672 ; US $584,245 Total Earnings: UK $486,672 ; US $584,245
PB Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Public Rating (by 196 unique users): 7.76
Producer: K. Sera Sera and Sohail Khan Director: David Dhawan
Music: Sajid-Wajid Lyrics: Sanjay Chhel, Shabbir Ahmed and Jalees Sherwani
Starring: Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta
The expected and predictable bumper initial of David Dhawan`s Salman, Govinda, Lara and Katrina starrer, `Partner`, both in India and Overseas, has spread joy in the film fraternity. The movie embarked on an extraordinary opening in Bombay and the opening was bumper almost everywhere. The first week`s shares are expected to be huge. Even in the Oversaes `Partner` has rocked the box-office in the two biggest markets, US and UK.

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Naqaab Verdict: Awaited
Weekly Earnings: India Rs. 12 crores : UK $40,726 Total Earnings: India Rs. 12 crores : UK $294,978
The Abbas-Mustan directed, Bobby, Akshaye and Urvashi starrer, `Naqaab`, managed to get decent collections at a few places, but has not found much appreciation beyond a few Metros. The movie has already been rejected in UK and takes a huge dip during the second weekend.

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Aap Kaa Surroor Verdict: Hit plus
Weekly Earnings: India Rs. 1.50 crores Total Earnings: India Rs. 18.25 crores ; UK $232,591
PB Rating: 2.0 out of 10 Public Rating (by 150 unique users): 3.71
Producer: Vijay Taneja Director: Prashant Chadha
Music: Himesh Reshammiya Lyrics: Sameer
Starring: Himesh Reshammiya, Hansika Motwani, and Mallika Sherawat
The Himesh starrer `Aap Kaa Surroor`, has consolidated its position and given the costs, it now a good hit in India. The movie has also performed decently in the Overseas, specially in UK and Mauritius.


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Apne Verdict: Semi-hit
Weekly Earnings: India Rs. 4 crores ; UK $22,532 Total Earnings: India Rs. 25 crores ; UK $1,134,006
`Apne` is quite stable in many parts of India, though Bombay has finally seen a sharp fall. Still, given the fact that it released with two other highly anticipated movies and with new films releasing around it, the Deol family starrer has another impressive week to show.
The movie has already been declared a hit in UK.


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Awarapan Verdict: Flop
Weekly Earnings: India Rs. 0.75 crores Total Earnings: India Rs. 8.25 crores ; UK $159,490
The most ambitious project from the Bhatts` camp in recent years, `Awarapan`, ironically turns out to the biggest disappointment for them in recent times!


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Overseas: 'Partner' is a smash hit!


PARTNER is the biggest hit of the season in Overseas too. The film is extra-ordinary in U.K. and very good in Australia. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the two new releases this week - CASH and GANDHI MY FATHER.

Weekend: July 27 - 29, 2007.

U.K. BOX-OFFICE


PARTNER [last weekend: No. 6, this weekend: No. 7]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 138,541 on 41 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 3,379. Total: £ 570,318 [approx. Rs. 4.67 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 35,955; Saturday: £ 52,912; Sunday: £ 49,674.


KIREEDOM [Tamil; last weekend: No. 16, this weekend: No. 23]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 6,673 on 5 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,335. Total: £ 38,283 [approx. Rs. 31.38 lacs].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 2,119; Saturday: £ 2,209; Sunday: £ 2,345.


NAQAAB [last weekend: No. 15, this weekend: No. 27]: In its third weekend, the film has collected £ 4,574 on 4 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,144. Total: £ 163,152 [approx. Rs. 1.34 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 1,039; Saturday: £ 1,734; Sunday: £ 1,801.


APNE [last weekend: No. 21, this weekend: No. 29]: In its fifth weekend, the film has collected £ 3,911 on 6 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 652. Total: £ 558,552 [approx. Rs. 4.58 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 1,065; Saturday: £ 1,317; Sunday: £ 1,529.


AAP KAA SURROOR [last weekend: No. 49, this weekend: No. 51]: In its fifth weekend, the film has collected £ 1,287 on 6 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 215. Total: £ 120,215 [approx. Rs. 98.49 lacs].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 195; Saturday: £ 338; Sunday: £ 754.


WATER [last weekend: No. 50, this weekend: No. 59]: In its ninth weekend, the film has collected £ 629 on 1 screen. Total: £ 173,808 [approx. Rs. 1.42 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 101; Saturday: £ 207; Sunday: £ 321.


SIVAJI - THE BOSS [Tamil; last weekend: No. 66, this weekend: No. 76]: In its seventh weekend, the film has collected £ 261 on 1 screen. Total: £ 391,653 [approx. Rs. 3.21 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 261; Saturday: £ --; Sunday: £ --.


CHEENI KUM [last weekend: No. --, this weekend: No. 88]: In its tenth weekend, the film has collected £ 65 on 1 screen. Total: £ 392,710 [approx. Rs. 3.22 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ --; Saturday: £ --; Sunday: £ 65.


TA RA RUM PUM [last weekend: No. --, this weekend: No. 92]: In its fourteenth weekend, the film has collected £ 8 on 1 screen. Total: £ 777,335 [approx. Rs. 6.37 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ --; Saturday: £ --; Sunday: £ 8.
THIS WEEKEND IN U.K.
[Based on screen averages]

RANK FILM AVERAGE
1 PARTNER £ 3,379
2 KIREEDOM [Tamil] £ 1,335
3 NAQAAB £ 1,144
4 APNE £ 652
5 WATER £ 629
6 SIVAJI - THE BOSS [Tamil] £ 261
7 AAP KAA SURROOR £ 215
8 CHEENI KUM £ 65
9 TA RA RUM PUM £ 8


U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE


THE NAMESAKE [English; last weekend: No. 75, this weekend: No. 72]: In its twenty first weekend, the film has collected $ 6,403 on 10 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 640. Total: $ 13,560,970 [approx. Rs. 54.85 crores].
AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE
4-day weekend: July 26 - 29, 2007.


PARTNER [last weekend: No. 19, this weekend: No. 18]: In its second weekend, the film has collected Australia $ 45,736 on 11 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 4,158. Total: Australia $ 132,403 [approx. Rs. 45.66 lacs].