Kahaani 2
Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller drama, Kahaani 2 didn’t live up to the expectations. The previous installment, Kahaani introduced us to a new genre of thriller. It also showed streets and bylanes of Kolkata in a new light. The latest one has some gritty performances from Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal. However, the story doesn’t hold together and falls flat in the second half. The film collected a mere Rs 4.25 crore on the first day. Although, it should be noted that it had a limited release over 1235 screens in the country.
Rock on 2
When Rock On was released, it almost became a lifeline for youngsters of India as well as in the sub-continent. New thoughts, the fresh charm of Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal's rockstar avatar grabbed attraction of most. But now, things have changed. In 2016, Rock On 2 tanked at the box office, failing miserably. The makers didn’t think it was important to delve into new ideas and concepts. Instead, they gave us some stale improvisation of the old version. We saw Farhan Akhtar struggling to create magic with his voice. And Shraddha Kapoor’s acting didn’t help the film either. The film collected a measly Rs 7 crore in its opening weekend. Though, the makers found it safe to blame it all on demonetisation.
Force 2
Force was better than Force 2 in terms of story, acting and content in general. Starring John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles, Force 2 was able to collect Rs 21 crores in its opening weekend.
Ghayal Once Again
Ghayal was a hit of its time. It had nicely orchestrated action scenes and a power packed performance by Sunny Deol. However, the makers didn’t think it was necessary to develop a new story. The sequel – Ghayal Once Again might have appealed to the masses, but failed to attract the multiplex crowd.Jai GangaajalMost of you wouldn’t even remember that Jai Gangaajal released this year. The previous installment, Gangaajal starring Ajay Devgn was high on drama. It did well to tell the gritty tales of the underbelly of Bihar. Prakash Jha was spot on creating a dark drama with great assistance from Devgn’s acting prowess. However, its sequel Jai Gangaajal starring Priyanka Chopra tanked at the box office.