Salman Khan’s latest film, Sikandar, proved to be a huge box office disappointment. The movie was met with dismal reviews from both critics and audience alike, thus witnessing a sluggish opening day box office collection. As an Eid release, it could not generate the buzz as anticipated, thereby adding to Salman’s recent series of disappointing outings.
But Salman doesn’t waste any time on disappointments. Latest industry buzz says that he has now teamed up with hit Telugu director Harish Shankar for his new venture. This pairing has already generated interest among fans and trade experts, with Harish Shankar being famed for his massy commercial entertainers.
Salman Khan’s Troubles Mount with Sikandar’s Low Reception
Salman Khan has been Bollywood’s highest earning star for well over three decades. His movies, particularly the ones that come out around Eid, have frequently broken box office records. But the situation does appear to have altered in the last few years.
His latest release, Sikandar, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, failed to impress the audience. The film had minimal pre-release hype, which reflected in its low ticket sales. Despite Salman’s massive fan following, the film’s collections remained subpar, raising concerns about his current form at the box office.
With Sikandar joining the list of his recent underperforming movies, Salman Khan appears to be changing his game by partnering with new talents from other fields.
Harish Shankar – A New Beginning for Salman Khan?
Following Sikandar’s poor run, Salman Khan has chosen to collaborate with Harish Shankar, a known face in Telugu cinema. Harish Shankar is popular for producing hit commercial films like Gabbar Singh (2012) with Pawan Kalyan, who was a grand blockbuster.
Even though his last outing, Mr. Bachchan (a remake of Raid featuring Ravi Teja in Bollywood), tanked at the box office, Harish Shankar is still known for directing mass entertainers which find a connection with the people. Salman Khan also appears to be convinced by his idea, and this movie may prove to be a make-or-break point for both.
This new movie will be directed by Mythri Movie Makers, a production company that is aggressively making its presence felt in Bollywood. Mythri Movies is already producing JAAT, a movie featuring Sunny Deol and directed by Gopichand Malineni, which will hit the screens on April 10.
A New Beginning for Harish Shankar?
This project is a big chance for Harish Shankar to come back from his recent failure. He is currently available, as his much-hyped film Ustaad Bhagat Singh (starring Pawan Kalyan) has been pushed back and will take some more time to restart production.
Salman Khan’s desire to work with him may prove to be career-defining. Bollywood has been seeking out South Indian directors for their new-age storytelling and over-the-top implementation. If this project takes off, Harish Shankar may be a familiar name in Bollywood, like Atlee, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who have opened up shop across industries.
Mythri Movie Makers’ Entry into Bollywood
One of the prominent contributors here is the production company Mythri Movie Makers. The house has produced one success after the other in the Telugu industry and now desires to make inroads in Bollywood as well.
With JAAT releasing soon and now the Salman-Harish Shankar project in the pipeline, Mythri Movies is aggressively pushing its way into the Hindi film industry. Their expertise in handling large-scale commercial entertainers makes them the perfect production house for a mass-oriented star like Salman Khan.
With Sikandar failing to deliver, Mythri’s association with Salman Khan could be a much-needed boost for both the superstar and the production house in Bollywood.
What to Expect from This Collaboration?
Though the official word is still awaited, people close to the project indicate that this movie will be a high-octane commercial entertainer with Salman Khan in a complete mass-action avatar.
Harish Shankar has a reputation for his punchy one-liners, larger-than-life heroism, and high-voltage drama—something that is tailor-made for Salman Khan’s image.
If this movie resonates with the public, then it may create a new trend of Bollywood actors working with South Indian filmmakers more often, building the bridge between the two industries further.
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Last Word: Can This Movie Revive Salman Khan’s Box Office Supremacy?
Salman Khan can ill afford a blockbuster to once again become the box office king. Though still one of the biggest stars in Bollywood, the past couple of years haven’t been too kind to him at the box office.
His choice to work with Harish Shankar indicates that he is open to trying new things and offering his fans something new. If this movie is made well, this film can certainly get him back on track like never before.
With Mythri Movie Makers producing the venture and Harish Shankar having experience in making commercial films, everyone will wait for this film to see whether it can improve Salman’s luck.
Until then, fans can simply wait for the official word and wish that the collaboration returns Salman Khan magic missing from the movies of the actor over the past few years.
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