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Box Office: Ghanchakkar Finds Few Takers

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 09:17 IST

Image: Vidya Balan in Ghanchakkar

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

Read the review here

Raanjhanaa

Image: Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in Raanjhanaa

Cast: 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

Read the review here

Fukrey

Image: Pulkit Samrat in Fukrey

Cast: 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

Read the reveiw here

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Image: Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Cast: 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

Read the reviews here and here