Mumbai. Bollywood releases such films every year which do wonders at the box office. But many of these films are also the ones that draw the audience to the theaters not on the basis of promotion but on the basis of the story.
Audiences also love these films and make them super hits. We tell you 5 such Bollywood films which flopped after their release. But word of mouth publicity changed the fortunes of these films and the producers also became rich overnight.
1-My name is Joker: Raj Kapoor’s dream project Mera Naam Joker was released in the year 1970. It took Raj Kapoor 6 years to make this film. Raj Kapoor sold wife Krishna Kapoor’s jewelery for this film. Raj Kapoor’s film turned out to be a superflop as soon as it was released in theatres. The first day of release saw a lack of viewership for the film. But later this film became a hit. Along with this, this film was also seen a lot on TV. The film was also well received in Russia.
2-Style Apna-Apna: Salman Khan and Aamir Khan starrer movie Anjaz Apna Apna was released in the year 1994. The film also received good response from the audience in theatres, but people did not accept this comedy film. The film was declared a flop as soon as it was released. However, when the film premiered on TV, people loved it. Along with this, this film became one of the favorite films of the people.
3-Rocket Singh: Released in the year 2009, Ranbir Kapoor’s film Rocket Singh Kab Ai Kab Chali Gayi left no one in awe. The film was not promoted. The producers had to bear the loss. The film created a storm at the box office on the first day itself. However, when the film was released on TV, it was well received. Along with this, Ranbir Kapoor’s acting was also highly praised.
4-Pyaar Ka Panchnama: Karthik Aryan starrer film Pyaar Ka Panchnama was released in the year 2011. The film had a lack of audience on the first day of its release. However, people started coming to watch the film after Saturday and Sunday. The film benefited a lot from the word of mouth publicity. Later this film proved to be a super hit. Along with this, the film was also very popular on TV. A sequel was also made to this film directed by Luv Ranjan.
5-Let it go guys: Released in the year 1983, the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is still considered among the top dark comedy films. But the film turned out to be a superflop as soon as it was released. People did not like this movie at all. However, later people liked this film a lot. This film was also highly appreciated on TV. Now this film is counted among the all time favorite films of dark comedy.
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First published: August 20, 2023, 19:56 IST