Kareena Kapoor’s latest film, The Buckingham Murders, graced the silver screen not too long ago. As she gears up for the highly anticipated release of Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, the versatile actress opened up about the diverse audiences each of her movies attracts. She reflected on the challenges faced by Hansal Mehta’s murder mystery at the box office but remained optimistic about her own journey in the film industry.
In a candid chat with Miss Malini, Kareena Kapoor spoke about her evolution as an actor and how she has outgrown the fear of unsuccessful Fridays. With a touch of confidence, she described herself as “film intelligent,” crediting her legendary film lineage and the insightful individuals in her circle for keeping her grounded in reality.
“Every film has its own unique audience, especially in today’s dynamic cinema landscape,” Kareena explained. “The viewership for Singham (Again) is vastly different from that of Buckingham Murders. It’s all about finding that delicate balance, and that’s a skill I have honed over time.”
Meanwhile, filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared his perspective on the underwhelming box office performance of his recent project. He expressed disappointment at how people tend to overlook the artistic essence of a film in favor of its financial success. According to him, the industry has become fixated on revenue figures, neglecting the heart and soul of storytelling.
Mehta stressed that box office numbers only reveal a fraction of a film’s true worth. Despite initial setbacks, he remained firm in his belief that a movie’s success transcends mere profit margins. “We need to allow room for word of mouth to work its magic. It’s disheartening to see films being judged prematurely,” Mehta remarked in an interview with Hindustan Times.
Setting the record straight, Mehta also addressed the discrepancies in reported box office figures. He clarified that different versions of the film were released, leading to confusion in the statistics. “Only one version’s numbers were accounted for, creating a skewed perception of the film’s performance,” Mehta clarified, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes intricacies of the industry.
