The year 2012 has been satisfying for Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir Khans. While Shah Rukh Khan tasted success in both domestic and local markets by returning to his favorite romantic avatar, Aamir Khan proved his versatility by making Talaash, a supernatural movie a blockbuster. But the Khans fail to create mass hysteria like Salman. “Ek tha Tiger”, his first 2012 release, has already broken many box office records. Will his Christmas release Dabangg will be one of the highest grosser of the year?

The viewers response received to the theatrical trailer and songs of Dabangg 2, one can definitely expect its phenomenal success. Salman Khan fans went hysterical over the return of Chulbul Pandey, and the Official First Look went viral within a very short time span. But many fans were still waiting eagerly for an item number that will beat the popularity of “Munni Badnam Hui”. However, the foot-tapping number “Fevicol Se” and guest appearance by Kareena Kapoor ensure that the movie has got its own Munni.

Within a few hours, the song has become a staple at wedding ceremonies and Bollywood dance classes. But no one is questioning the quotient of Dabang 2 to become a hit. People are waiting eagerly to see, if the movie can break the collection of Dabangg. At the same time, critics who loved Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey, are also waiting anxiously to review the next Salman Khan movie. So Salman Khan has chance to impress the critics and break his image of a actor for the masses.

Despite being a successful franchisee, the movie is not being directed by Abhinav Kashyap. After a fall out with the producers, Kashyap opted out of the sequel. Dabangg 2 is also the Agni Parikha moment for Arbaz Khan, who is directing his first venture. He became a successful producer by making Dabangg, and he will try now to become a successful director with Dabangg 2.

• A number of additional factors are also contributing towards entering Dabangg 2 into the 100 crores club.
• With the movie releasing on Tuesday, it will have a regular week with straight revenues up.
• The producers can easily replicate the release model and size of Dabangg.
• Benefits of a trusted franchise and return of Chulbul Pandey, the iconic character loved by both critics and masses.
• All sequels have broken the Box Office Collection figures of their prequels.

With the movie releasing in a week’s time, the audience, critics and trade analysts have to wait for a few more days to know, if Dabangg 2 will be pasted on millions of hearts Fevicol Se. Content by Miindia.com

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