Adah Sharma and Sudipto Sen's second collaboration film, Bastar: The Naxal Story, has failed to create buzz and open to poor occupancies on its release day. Despite coming from the blockbuster duo, the movie received poor reviews and is predicted to have disastrous box office collections. The film sheds light on the impact of Naxalism in India, but it remains to be seen if it can turn its fate around.
'Bastar' falls flat with just Rs 2 crore while 'Jatt Nu Chudail Takri' rakes in a decent Rs 3.9 crore, despite opening on fewer screens. Meanwhile, R Madhavan and Jyotika starrer 'Shaitaan' crosses the 100 crore mark in just 10 days, making it the third Bollywood film to do so this year. 'Bastar' director Sudipto Sen talks about Adah Sharma's character, while the actress responds to criticism over her anti-JNU remark in the film's teaser. Stay updated with India.com for the latest news and updates on 'Jatt Nu Chudail Takri' and 'Bastar: The Naxal Story' at the box office.
Director Sudipto Sen's latest film, "Bastar: The Naxal Story", claims to depict real-life incidents of Naxalite violence, but tries to hide behind the disclaimer of "creative liberty". However, the film conveniently ignores the origins and nuances of the Naxalite movement, and instead portrays Maoists as being in a nexus with various militant groups. It also presents the Supreme Court's ban on the Salwa Judum militia as the result of a worldwide conspiracy, without addressing the actual judgment. Overall, the film fails to do justice to the complex issue of Naxalism and only adds to the distorted narrative surrounding it.
The highly anticipated movie, 'Bastar The Naxal Story' is all set to release tomorrow and fans are eager to see Adah Sharma's powerful performance. Despite facing a clash with another film, the pre-release buzz of the movie is decent and it is predicted to open to a collection of 5 to 7 crores. If reviews are positive, the weekend collection could be around 18 to 22 crores. Adah Sharma and the rest of the star-studded cast, along with the director Sudipto Sen, may have a winner on their hands with this film.
JNU's Rashtriya Kala Manch unit held a pre-release screening of the movie "Bastar: The Naxal Story" on campus without permission from the Election Committee, causing uproar among left students' groups. The event, organized by students in their individual capacities, featured a panel discussion with the film's director, producer, and lead actor. Despite objections, the Election Committee has clarified that no permission was granted for the event and reminded the university community to adhere to the code of conduct during election season. Meanwhile, the high-level committee has chosen two retired IAS officers as Election Commissioners, but opposition leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has expressed dissent over the lack of access to the shortlisted names.
Adah Sharma, known for her captivating and versatile acting skills, is all set to star in the upcoming film 'Bastar'. The trailer for the film, released today, has already impressed fans with its intense and realistic portrayal of the Naxal story in India. In an interview, Adah shared how her role in the film has had a major impact on her, and how she has immersed herself in the research and preparation for the role. With its important message and Adah's powerhouse performance, 'Bastar' is all set to hit theaters on March 15, 2024.