Hanu Man: Hanu Man, Kalki 2898 AD etc.: Do Indian films rely on mythology for box office revenue?
Updated January 15, 2024, 10:13 PM IST
Rather than action movies or thrillers, movies based on mythology seem to be the new way to make money at the box office. Don’t you understand? Then read on!
Hanu Man, Kalki 2898 AD etc.: Do Indian films rely on mythology for box office revenue?
Did the release of Hanuman in Telugu/Hindi coincide with the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya? Sources confirmed that the makers intentionally delayed the launch closer to the consecration of the Bhagwan Ram temple on January 22nd.
A very well-informed source in Hyderabad told Zoom, “Of course they wanted to take advantage of the audience that is currently staring at the temples in Ayodhya, but why not? ‘Do no harm unless it’s not.’ Don’t offend or hurt anyone. ”
Interestingly, Hanu Man Prasanth Varma’s previous film directorial was a zombie satire called Zombie Lady. This also starred the rising star Hanuman, Teja Saja. Apparently, Sarja and Varma are already planning another superhero movie based on the Bible.
Next up is Ranbir Kapoor who plays Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s $300 million production.
After Hanu Man, there is a growing trend of making superhero films based on religious and mythological figures. A mid-level Bollywood producer, whose box office has taken a huge hit in recent years, told Zoom that he plans to revive his career with a superhero film about Lord Shiva starring Sanjay Dutt.
Aamir Khan is seriously considering a film based on Lord Krishna.
Whether these Biblical brainwaves actually translate into footsteps is debatable. But this is a healthy trend, as long as it doesn’t hurt or offend anyone.
(Tag Translation) Hanuman
