Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan starrer Ghanchakkar, which opened in theatres last week, hasn't lived up to the audience's expectations.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.
Ghanchakkar
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan
Director: Rajkumar Gupta
What works: Good performance by Emraan Hashmi, background score
What doesn't: Weak plot
Number of weeks: New
BO verdict: Opens poorly
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Raanjhanaa
Image: Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in RaanjhanaaCast: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol
Director: Aanand L Rai
What works: Terrific performance by Dhanush, great music by A R Rahman
What doesn't: Second half drags
Number of weeks: 1
BO verdict: Average
Fukrey
Image: Pulkit Samrat in FukreyCast: Richa Chadda, Ali Fazal, Pukit Samrat, Manojit Singh, Varun Sharma
Director: Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
What works: Good performances, a few gags
What doesn't: We've seen it all before
Number of weeks: 2
BO verdict: Hit
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Image: Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniCast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur
Director: Ayan Mukerji
What works: Good performances, great storyline
What doesn't: Too long
Number of weeks: 4
BO verdict: Blockbuster
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