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  • WATCH: Kunal Kemmu and Nora Fatehi have cute fan encounter, pose with them at Madgaon Express screening

    WATCH: Kunal Kemmu and Nora Fatehi have cute fan encounter, pose with them at Madgaon Express screening

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    After entertaining the audience with his movies, Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu stepped into filmmaking with the comedy film Madgaon Express. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani joined him as producers. Last month, the movie made its theatrical debut and was showered with positive responses from cinema lovers. A while ago, Kunal and Nora Fatehi were spotted interacting with fans at the screening of their film at a cinema hall in Mumbai.

    Kunal Kemmu and Nora Fatehi pose with fans at Madgaon Express screening

    Kunal Kemmu’s Madgaon Express revolves around a couple of friends who dream of going on a trip to Goa. While they navigate through life and try to get out of the chaos and confusion that they got themselves into, they take the audience on a fun ride that tickles many funny bones. Produced by Farhan Akhtar, the movie stars Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye, and Chhaya Kadam.

    A while ago, Kunal and Nora paid a visit to a local theatre in the city. In a video that’s now going viral, the celebs can be seen gauging the response of the audience and even interacting with them. As the end credits of the film are rolled, the two stars take center stage and pose with their cute little fans. While the performer and actress went with an all-black look for the night, the debutant director turned up in a black t-shirt, blue denim, and a brown jacket.

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    A week ago, Kunal took to social media and dropped multiple behind-the-scenes visuals of him directing a team of talented stars for the first time in his life. Wishing his fans on the occasion of Holi, he wrote, “From day 1 of shoot to the day I said the last pack up on the sets of Madgoan Express. Each day has been so special in so many ways. And I couldn’t have done it without my amazing team of actors and technicians. To the many colours of friendship that the film showcases and the many colours of my own personality that I got to explore through this film. I wish you all a very happy Holi and thank you so much for all the love that you have shown to our film. May this festival of colours bring you all you happiness and good luck #happyholi.”

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    Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora praise Kunal Kemmu’s Madgaon Express

    Prior to the release of the film for the audience, a special screening was hosted for Bollywood stars. Among them were Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora who watched the movie together. The lovebirds were also quick to praise Kunal and the team for making them laugh like never before.

    Taking to his Instagram stories, Arjun penned, “What a blast this film is!!! Loved it… Have laughed so much and so happy to see an ensemble with great actors having fun on the big screen… @kunalkemmu u have killed it with ur unique voice and take on friendship and mayhem. @avinashtiwary15 @divyenndu @pratikgandhiofficial @upendralimaye @chhaya.kadam.75 & @norafatehi full marks to all of u for the energy madness and camaraderie u brought to the film… All the best to the team this one is worth watching on the big screen!!!! @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @excelmovies @roo_cha.”

    Showing love for the team, Malaika wrote in her review of the film, “Haven’t laughed so much in so long … a complete laugh riot of a film @kunalkemmu take a bow so well directed ….. And of course such a fantastic cast n superbbbbb performances by @divyenndu @pratikgandhiofficial @avinashtiwary15. This is a must-watch in a cinema hall….so go n enjoyyyyyyy!!!!!! Awesome @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @norafatehi @excelmovies.” The film was theatrically released on March 22, 2024.

    ALSO READ: Madgaon Express: Arjun Kapoor reviews Kunal Kemmu’s directorial, Malaika Arora calls it ‘complete laugh riot’

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  • Box Office: Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar grow by around 90 percent on day 2 after low start

    Box Office: Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar grow by around 90 percent on day 2 after low start

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    The Saturday brought with it some cheer as both the new releases, Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar saw healthy growth after a low opening day at the box office. Madgaon Express, after an opening of around Rs 1.50 crores, collected around Rs 2.70 – 3 crores on day 2 to bring the two day total to around Rs 4.35 crores nett. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which took a Rs 1.10 crore nett India start, saw collections in the vicinity of Rs 2-2.10 crores on day 2, taking its 2 day cume to Rs 3.15 crores.

    Madgaon Express And Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Grow By Around 90-100 Percent After A Low Opening

    It’s still very early for the two films but the growth percentage for Saturday is impressive and if these films manage to hold over the weekdays, they will also be able to put up reasonable lifetime numbers. More than Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, it is Madgaon Express that can really leg out and run for a few weeks since the genre appeals to a much wider audience while the former caters to a niche. Madgaon Express had limited buy one get one offers for the first couple of days but from Sunday, it won’t be having these offers and thus the performance in the days to come will be interesting to see. 

    The Indian Premier League Isn’t The Threat It Was Thought To Be

    The initial fear was of the Indian Premier League affecting the potential of films but that doesn’t seem to be the case going by the growth on Saturday of not just these 2 films but also other holdover releases. Yet another good news is that the theatrical run of films is getting leggier by the day. The films that find acceptance, even at a small level, can expect a good turnout for weeks. 

    The Day Wise Nett Box Office Collections Of Madgaon Express Are As Under

    Day India Nett Collections
    1 Rs 1.50 crores
    2 Rs 2.85 crores
    Total Rs 4.35 crores nett in 2 days

    The Day Wise Nett Box Office Collections Of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Are As Under

    Day India Nett Collections
    1 Rs 1.10 crores
    2 Rs 2.05 crores
    Total Rs 3.15 crores nett in 2 days

    About Madgaon Express

    Madgaon Express starring Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Avinash Tiwari, Nora Fatehi and directed by Kunal Khemu is the story of three friends who find themselves trapped in the world of drugs and gangsters after planning their long standing Goa trip.

    About Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

    Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is Randeep Hooda’s interpretation of the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Through the course of the film, we understand how different Savarkar’s views about attaining freedom are, compared to that of other great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.

    Which movie are you planning to watch in theatres this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

    ALSO READ: Box Office: Madgaon Express collects Rs 1.50 crore on day 1; Swatantrya Veer Savarkar netts Rs 1.25 crores

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  • Thai Massage Review

    Thai Massage Review

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    2.5/5

    Right to sex is much debated topic online these days. The youth are supporting it wholeheartedly. But what about right to sex for the elders. We don’t expect our senior citizens to have a sex life. That’s especially true for people over 60. They’re expected to be monks and nuns spending their days in spiritual pursuits. Their sexuality is supposed to be dead by then. Most suppress their sexual needs for the fear of being marked as perverts by their own family. This fear sometimes leads them to lead double lives. We’ve so much normalised the fact that the elders aren’t expected to be sexually active that people are afraid even to talk about it.

    Thai Massage tackles all these questions and more. It’s the story of a 70 year old widower who has started suffering from erectile dysfunction. He wants to experience sex one more time before he loses the ability completely, so to speak.

    Atmaram Dubey (Gajraj Rao) is a retired, much-loved, much-respected patriarch living in Ujjain, whose family has gathered at the family home to celebrate his 70th birthday. In the middle of the festivities, the family gets a rude revelation that he not only he has a passport, he had recently gone on a secret Bangkok vacation as well. The film then unspools in flashback as Atmaram shares his misadventures with his elder son (Sunny Hinduja). Beset by the onset of erectile dysfunction, Atmaram is hugely depressed. He’s saved from suicide by Santulan (Dibyendu Sharma), who instigates him to give life another chance. He takes Atmaram to a 85 year old pehlwan, who has a sureshot cure for the malady. He even arranges for a prostitute for his ‘old’ friend. When Atmaram chickens out of the arrangement, he even arranges for a passport and ticket to Bangkok for Atmaram to have a boom-boom time. There, a friendly Indian-origin taxi driver (Anil Charanjeett) guides him towards having a good time without getting duped. But Atmaram just can’t have meaningless sex. A chance encounter with a Russian travel blogger (Alina Zasobina) changes things. She takes him around town and even takes him to the famous Khao Sok lake where the two bond and end up having sex. She’s attracted to his innocence, his naivete and though young in years, is shown to be an old soul. The complete story helps him find a closure with his family.

    The film is saying all the right things but in a haphazard way. Why an old widower who hasn’t seen action in the last 22 years suddenly becoming interested in sex isn’t made clear. Why is he worried about erectile dysfunction at his age when he’s a widower in the first place? How is he able to arrange for a passport and most importantly, the money for ticket and stay in Bangkok too isn’t clear. The comedy angle involving Rajpal Yadav becomes a study in domestic violence, something we shouldn’t be laughing at. The film unfolds at a lethargic pace and the second half especially needed to be better paced.

    Gajraj Rao has given his all to Thai Massage and his ‘innocent abroad’ act is the film’s saving grace. He’s ably supported by Alina Zasobina, Dibyendu Sharma, Anil Charanjeett and Sunny Hinduja. Watch the film for its message. It’s a clean sex comedy that’ll definitely make you smile in places.

    Trailer : Thai Massage

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    3.0/5


    Story: Aatmaram Dubey is a well-respected widower from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, all set to turn 70 in two days. As the family prepares for his grand birthday celebration, they unearth a secret about his escapades in Thailand. Was the trip only for sensual pleasure, or is there more to what meets the eye?

    Review: Life can get lonely for the elderly, more so after their spouse passes on. They are often denied pleasures — especially sexual — and expected to lead a quiet life, preferably dedicated to God. Through Aatmaram Dubey (Gajraj Rao), the movie tries to highlight this aspect and that age has nothing to do with longing for sex.
    The highly-regarded septuagenarian loses his wife after devoting his life to her for 22 years as she battles paralysis. Lonely and disheartened when he realises he may have erectile dysfunction (ED) and may not be able to indulge in fleshly pleasures, he decides to take his life. But, a young stranger, Santulan (Divyendu), dissuades him, saying he has a solution for every problem. Thus begins a saga of seeking pleasure that brings Aatmaram to Bangkok with Santulan’s help.

    The premise may remind one of the veteran actor’s earlier outing, Badhai Ho, where the family thinks it’s unbecoming of senior citizens to have children or sex. Since it’s about physical pleasure, Aatmaram’s actions seem more outrageous in Thai Massage. Highlighting that he’s a principled man, the film also portrays our tendency to equate respectability and abstinence.

    Even though the concept and thought are commendable, and director Mangesh Hadawle captures the essence of a sleepy town, Ujjain, and its residents’ mentality skillfully, the film lacks tautness. At more than 122 minutes, the narrative becomes long-drawn and sluggish and is low on the quirk quotient that other movies of this vein have. There are a few funny sequences. Aatmaram’s neighbour catches him watching a porn film as he doesn’t know how to turn the computer off, and his young grandson is blamed for it. His flight journey to Bangkok and the exchange with his co-passenger will also elicit giggles.

    The latter half takes the audience to Bangkok, which is depicted beautifully — especially Phuket’s Khao Sok Lake, where Aatmaram travels with a female Russian blogger. The picturesque milieu will make your jaws drop.

    Gajraj show once again impresses with his finessed performance in the comic and emotional scenes. Divyendu does a good job, too, but his character is underdeveloped. He neither passes off as a mischiefmaker nor a sensitive guy, and his motive or motivation to help Aatmaram is absurd. Santulan gets the old-timer a passport, a smartphone, and a girl for ‘boom boom’ but says it’s a prank, whereas he seems to be championing the latter. Rajpal Yadav makes a cameo appearance, which is intended to be hilarious, but it falls flat and does not take the story forward in any manner.

    Thai Massage has some poignant moments, especially when Aatmaram gives an explanation to his son or reminisces about his young wife and his equation with the Russian traveller. While you may enjoy it intermittently, overall, the movie is underwhelming.

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