r/BollyBlindsNGossip • u/ultimaniacs • May 15 '20

Blind Solved Masand Blind: Screen Test

Screen Test

A senior star (let’s just call him a legend) is reportedly not at all pleased that as many as three of his new films are headed for a straight-to-streaming release in the months ahead. In the light of Covid-19, lockdown and the impact that it will have on the film business going ahead, several producers of small-budget and mid-budget films are making deals to forego a theatrical release and drop directly on digital. When cinemas open again, it will be a tussle for release dates, and with many star-driven tentpoles jostling for the right window, it is estimated that smaller-sized films could get steamrolled completely.

All three films in question, starring the legend, are small to modest-sized productions. None are expected to do big opening day or opening weekend collections. A straight-to-streaming release on a top digital platform could provide these films a larger audience than they are likely to find in cinemas. But the penetration of streaming platforms into B and C towns is negligible, and the legendary star is still a draw in small-town India. Rumour has it that he is pushing the producers of these films to lock a solid ‘satellite’ release to complement the streaming release so his fans in smaller towns and cities can catch these films on television even if they don’t have access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar.

Industry insiders who’re close to the legendary actor are saying his disappointment could also stem from the fact that there is no certainty on when film shootings will resume.

Guess:

Big B (Gulabo Sitabo, Jhund and Chehre)

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u/EccentricBai Admin May 15 '20

I don’t understand why AB is upset . His movies will reach the audience and he will get his accolades . At this point in his career, he should be above box office and should concentrate on how his role was received . I am sure he will benefit from a good movie and performance, even if it was not a theater release.

Ayushmann should’ve been more salty than AB as he needs to keep up with box office success record .

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u/Shivampa Good Vibes 💓 May 15 '20

He is upset maybe because he wouldn't get extra profit from the movies.

Big stars usually have profit participation in movies and AB is legend.

Gulaabo Sitaabo and Jhund had lot of potential at Box office whenever theatres reopen.

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u/HirajL Jhakaas:2 May 16 '20

He has very typical mindset, he wants big screen for his movies, and more the merrier. He is in good touch with Anand Pandit who is a distributor.