Whether it is a successful director and actor coming together or a sequel being made or the film franchise being extended, the pressure is always on a filmmaker to deliver something bigger and better. The same holds good for Raaz - The Mystery Continues which is next in the series of Raaz franchise.
Hollywood has tough competition to Bollywood in 2009
Although Bollywood has an array of big-ticket films lined up for release in 2009, Hollywood could prove tough competition with an assorted platter of movies to woo Indian audiences, including "Changeling", "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Seven Pounds".
Post Ghajini and RNBDJ, pressure builds on Akshay Kumar
Till the release of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, all eyes were set on Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar competing for the top spot. While Akshay already had Singh Is Kinng behind him, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was important for Shah Rukh Khan to maintain his numero uno position.
Sixteen Hindi films were screened in Pakistan last year after a nearly four-decade ban on Indian movies was lifted. But strained ties between the neighbours following the Mumbai terror attack coupled with dipping fortunes of the Pakistani film industry may signal the end of this shortlived 'golden phase'.
Vistaar Religare invests over $1 million for 'Victory' publicity
Harman Baweja's second film “Victory”, which also stars over 30 national and international cricketers has come into big money. Vistaar Religare Film Fund (VRFF) is investing Over $1 million in the movie's promotion.
After a dismal 2008, fresh beginnings in 2009. Buoyed by the success of "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" and "Ghajini" in the dying days of the year, Bollywood is looking forward to a year of quality cinema that will bring audiences in their hordes to theatres.
