Advanced technology could make actors fly within the air, jump down high-rises and do other dazzling, dangerous stunts. But it surely is the old Bollywood ‘dhishoom, dhishoom’ staple that truly sets the viewer’s adrenaline rushing – borne out by the success of “Rowdy Rathore”, another raw action entertainer that has earned over Rs.105 crore.
“Dabangg”, “Singham” and “Agneepath” had their justifiable share of raw action and all did brisk business, earning Rs.145 crore, Rs.139 crore and Rs.120 crore, respectively.
Salman Khan’s “Wanted” and John Abraham’s “Force” also fall within the same league of flicks with tough and powerful male leads, who make villains count stars with their kicks and punches. Culmination? The viewers hooted, clapped, whistled and came back for more.
Clearly, hi-tech entertainers made with mega-budgets like underwater thriller “Blue” and sci-fi “Krrish” and “RA.One” have their place, however the masses, particularly those within the interiors, want raw, rugged action.
Agrees Bollywood’s ‘khiladi’ Akshay Kumar, who returned to action with the Rs.45 crore-worth “Rowdy Rathore” after six years.
“I personally believe that individuals enjoy raw action greater than technology. If you happen to use an excessive amount of of technology, it'll get better. Persons are extremely smart and understand what's real and what's unreal,” Akshay told IANS.
“If you sit in single theatres and watch such films with the audience, you are going to hear people saying, ‘Arre ye toh computer pe kiya hai (THAT IS done on computer)’. You can’t take your audiences without any consideration. So after I did my first action film ‘Rowdy Rathore’ after six years, I chose to do raw action. I FEEL in manpower and never technological power,” he said.
The success of “Rowdy Rathore”, which grossed over Rs.100 crore within two weeks of its release, ratifies his belief.
According to film critic Omar Qureshi, nothing works and not using a good story.
“Essentially, Bollywood is set songs, dance and drama. In between, our filmmakers were copying straight from Hollywood. They have got a special type of filmmaking, which doesn't really connect to the rawness of our interiors,” Qureshi told IANS.
Does this mean that Bollywood isn't ready for the slick action of flicks within the west?
“No! It's important to detach yourself from the topic after which make a film. You'll have the most efficient gadgets, you'll shoot the movie underwater and you'll shoot the movie at the moon… all you wish to have is a superb story,” he said.
“Rowdy Rathore” co-producer Shabina Khan says action can also be showcased in any form at the big screen, however it is of little need if it doesn’t entertain the fitting way.
“People visit a theatre to be entertained. Today there are every kind of action scenes – live action and special effects-created scenes. It’s not true that live action entertains better,” Khan told IANS.
” ‘Mission Impossible: 4′ had hysterical action sequences, and it worked. Viewers will also be entertained by only a sequence wherein one actor slaps another… it’s with regards to the entire experience and the way entertaining the experience is,” she added.
“Dabangg 2″, “Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2″ and “Shootout At Wadala” are amongst the approaching films showing various the tried and tested ‘dhishoom’ formula. And the makers are hoping that they are going to be laughing all of the strategy to the bank. – IANS
