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Last week's release -- Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg 2 -- has met with a mixed response at the box office.
But considering the number of screens (approximately 3,500) and increased admission, the weekend business was slightly better.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.
Dabangg 2
Cast: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Arbaaz Khan, Vinod Khanna
Director: Arbaaz Khan
What works: Salman's star power
What doesn't: Bad acting, poor script
Number of weeks: New
BO verdict: Record opening
Read the reviews here and here.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Asin, Himesh Reshammiya, Raj Babbar, Mukesh Rishi
Director: Ashish R Mohan
What works: Nothing
What doesn't: Bad acting, poor script, action
Number of weeks: 1
BO verdict: Going steady
Read the review here.
Cast: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor
Director: Reema Kagti
What works: The plot, cast
What doesn't: Slow-paced
Number of weeks: 2
BO verdict: Mixed response
Read the review here.
Cast: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu
Director: Ang Lee
What works: Able screen adaptation of the book, stunning visuals
What doesn't: The film doesn't quite live up to expectations.
Number of weeks: 3
BO verdict: Hit
Read the review here.