So Shahrukh Khan’s Raees is all set to release after all the suspense and controversy regarding the presence of Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan. There was and is the chances of regional and patriotic forces trying to disrupt the peaceful screening of the movie since the working of Pakistani artists in Bollywood movies has been banned post the political tension between the two countries. Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hain Mushkil went through chaos ahead of it’s release. However the film got only lukewarm response. Now there is eagerness regarding the release of Raes which film trader are expecting to do a much better business. As it is King Khan’s big film, there is lot of expectation in terms of quality and business. The release of the film has been strategically chosen as 25 January which is one day ahead of another big release which is Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil.
Raees and Kaabil are going to clash at the box office so the reaction of the audience to these two big films will be interesting to see. Trade analysts are already predicting a grand opening to the film. There is prediction that the film will be grossing around 26 crore on the first day of its release. The total first week collection may reach up to 160 crore. Within two weeks, it is expected to enter the 200 crore club.
The cast of the film will play a key role it’s success. Along with Shahrukh Khan and Mahira Khan, there are Farhan Akhtar and Nawazuddeen Siddiqui. Except Mahira Khan, all other actors are well known and popular among the audience. There is another reason that this film is catching all the attention- it is the item song by Sunny Leone.
Raees is produced by Shahrukh’s home production and is directed by Rahul Dholakia.
