Not Salman Khan, but Prabhas rescued Bollywood in the first half of 2017
Prabhas became the knight in shining Armour for Bollywood in the first of 2017
Article Credits : Bollywoodlife.com
It
would be an understatement to say that the first six months of 2017
have been a lacklustre for Bollywood. This year has witnessed a serious
drought of hits in the first half. If we were to actually list down the
hits in the first half of 2017 – there’s Raees, Kaabil, Badrinath Ki
Dulhania, Hindi Medium and Jolly LLB 2. That’s it! Each of them have
crossed the Rs 100 crore mark and received positive reviews. But no
Bollywood film has shattered records or set a shining example in 2017 so
far. The industry would have witnessed its lowest of lows this year had
it not been for one film that redeemed this situation. This film we are
talking about happens to be a South movie. This movie’s dubbed Hindi
version not just crossed the Rs 200- 300 crore mark but the unimaginable
Rs 500 crore mark that has now become a new benchmark in Bollywood! We
are of course talking about Baahubali: The Conclusion.
After
a not-so-eventful first quarter in Bollywood, Prabhas, SS Rajamouli and
team more than made up for the for next three months with Baahubali 2.
When Baahubali 2 released in theatres, a revolution broke out! Here was a
game changing movie that set a fine example for a novel concept,
gripping characters, exemplary VFX and sharp direction. Prabhas was not
just the hero of Bahaubali 2 but also became the knight in shining
armour for Bollywood. Not Salman Khan but this Telugu star saved the
industry from utter doldrums with just one film! And here’s how he did
it:
Regional going national
– Like we mentioned before, Baahubali 2 is originally a Telugu film
that had dubbed versions in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. This magnum opus
on release became the first south film to receive a phenomenal
PAN-India response. It bridged the gap between south and Bollywood
cinema. The Hindi version was received as well as any other Bollywood
film and it took the BO by storm. Baahubali was no longer just a south
film, but a shining example in Indian cinema for all industries.
From a dark horse to a superstar
– Prabhas was already a star because of Baahubali: The Beginning but
his fame catapulted to unimaginable heights when Part 2 hit theatres. He
became a phenomenon not only on screen but also off screen. The
low-profile, simple actor fast became one of the most talked about
personalities across the world. He was already the darling of masses but
he became the darling of Bollywood with this film. He along with the
Baahubali 2 team proved that it only takes a great character and a
powerful story to rule any industry.
Defeated the Box office Kings
– Bumper box office collections in Bollywood are usually synonymous
with the three Khans – Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Each
of them have set an example for earth shattering records. But their
records now seem a thing of the past, courtesy Prabhas’ Bahaubali 2. The
film’s Hindi version is the only movie to have raked in a whopping Rs
500 crore at the Indian BO. Aamir Khan’s Dangal, Salman Khan’s Sultan
came as close as Rs 380 crore, Rs 300 crore respectively but nothing
more. Forget Salman Khan, Prabhas is the newly crowned Box office king!
Crazy BO numbers
– First day collection at Rs 100 crore, opening weekend collection
grossing at Rs 500 crore, 10 day collection amounted to the never
imagined 1000 crore! This movie boasts of countless such Box office
records.With respect to its collection at Bollywood box office, this
film became the only movie to cross the unimaginable Rs 500 crore at the
BO. No Bollywood film has managed this feat. It took a south film’s
Hindi version to achieve this feat.
Daredevil concept
– What made this historical drama a movie to remember was its
daredevil concept. No director before SS Rajamouli had the guts to take
on a gruelling, time-consuming concept like this. To add to it, the
story was a original screenplay whose roots lay in mythological tales
that we all love.
Also, there was no actor before Prabhas who committed 5 years to a single film! With a good director comes an even better actor!
As
the first half of 2017 comes to a close, Bollywood has a movie to thank
for saving its face but at the same time it will remind the industry of
the high, unimaginable standards this magnum opus has set. Every Shah
Rukh , Salman, Aamir film that releases hereon will be compared to this
historical drama, whether it’s needed or not, whether it’s liked it or
not. Also we will always remember that a south film starring a south
star once saved this industry at a time when it was needed.
Looks like Baahubali will be Bollywood’s boon and bane. What do you think?
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