'Khatta Meetha' fails to hit the mark

When an Akshay Kumar starrer releases, footfalls are obviously expected at theatres. After all, he’s the star who promises belly-aching laughs. Alas, there were few to be had from his latest film Khatta Meetha if the critics’ reviews are to go by.

Critics apart, even janta doesn’t seem too gung-ho about the movie. The film, directed by Priyadarshan had a decent opening weekend with a net collection of Rs. 23 crores. But multiplexes witnessed a fall in occupancy from Monday onwards. A not-so-good word of mouth isn’t working in the film’s favour either.

If trade figures are to go by, the film has fared much below Akshay’s last release Housefull which raked in Rs. 31 crores in its opening weekend. Trade pundits believe the competition Khatta Meetha got from the Hollywood release ‘Salt’ and the already running ‘Inception’ might have dented the movie’s collections. The Christopher Nolan flick has made about Rs 12.50 crores at multiplexes in just ten days.

This Friday would see the release of director Milan Luthria’s crime thriller Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.

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Akshay and Priyadarshan not happy with Trisha!

It is common knowledge that film promos mean a lot in Bollywood as it is considered to be essential for a film’s success at the box office. Even Trisha had once said that she is awed by the way a film is promoted in Bollywood.

However, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reportedly not happy with the actress because she is not available for the film’s promos. The lady is currently stationed in Europe, where she is participating in the Kamal Haasan starrer Manmadhan Ambu and hence could not make it to the promos.

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Akshay Kumar and Trisha in ‘Khatta Meetha’

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan jodi has churned out some of the biggest and successful comedies over the years like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyya and De Dana Dan to name a few. They are not set once again to give you a hilarious ride with ‘Khatta Meetha’ which is a remake of the 1989 Priyadarshan directed hit Malayalam film, Vellanakalude Nadu starring Mohan Lal.

The movie is based on the subject of road development and the road mafia. Struggling road Construction contractor, Sachin Tichkule (Akshay Kumar) has no scope to turn big as he has no money to bribe. To make matters worse the new Municipal Commissioner turns out to be his ex-girlfriend (Trisha Krishnan), who now hates him. The movie is a satirical comedy with how Sachin bumbles his way from one disaster to another and survives corruption and bribery rampant in the system in his own ingenious way.

The movie is set to hit the theatres on 23rd July 2010. Take a look at the posters of the movie….

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Trisha in VTV Hindi remake

Reigning South Indian actress Trisha, who is busy with her debut Bollywood movie Khatta Meetha opposite Akshay Kumar, has confirmed her second Hindi film, which will be the remake of her runaway Tamil super hit Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (Yemaya Chesave in Telugu), directed by master love storyteller Gautham Menon.

The Hindi version, to be produced by Bollywood producer Ambika Hinduja of Serendipity Films, will also be directed by Gautham Menon. The makers are finalizing the cast and Prateik Babbar may play the lead role.

Gautham will use the same tunes of A.R. Rahman for the Hindi version too. He is currently busy with the screenplay for the Hindi version.

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Trisha delights Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar, it turns out, wasn’t wrong in putting his trust in director Priyadarshan for casting an appropriate leading lady opposite him in his new film Khatta Meetha. The superstar may have had his doubts when Priyadarshan roped in the south star Trisha Krishnan, but all the apprehensions were laid to rest on the movie’s sets.

Like a true professional Trisha hadn’t hid the fact from both Priyadarshan and Akki that she isn’t very fluent in Hindi, though she studied the language in her school. But when the movie’s shoot began in a village a 100 kilometres away from Pune, Trisha took everyone by surprise.

“Trisha is turning out to be the surprise package. Before the shoot, she had informed us that she couldn’t converse in Hindi…But she took all of us by surprise when she spoke fluently in Hindi. I could see the smile on Akki’s face as he was delighted with her performance,” Priyadarshan is quoted as saying by a news daily.

Priyan went on to reveal that Trisha has a pivotal role in the film. She plays two characters in different time periods. The director also clarifies that it’s not a double role, but he promises that Trisha will get more footage in ‘Khatta Meetha’ than any actress has got in his previous films.

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"Ask Kamal about Marma Yogi"- Trisha

As part of her fan club's initiatives, Trisha visited the Cancer Institute in Adyar yesterday and spent time with the kids there. She interacted with the kids by distributing stuffed toys and candies. She also accepted rose flowers from them as a token of their love and affection. The interaction was followed by the screening of her recent movie Abhiyum Naanum which she enjoyed seeing with the children. Trisha was accompanied by her mother and aunt.

Later on she was seen answering queries from press. When asked about why she is not interested to act in Hindi films, she said that she is happy here and has her hands full in South Indian films. If time permits and an interesting script came her way, she will give it a try. To a poser on the problems between her and Nayanthara, Trisha said that there are no issues between them and that they are good friends. Finally, on Marma Yogi, she said, "I have no idea bout the film being dropped or anything like that. One will have to ask Kamal for details. The call sheet that I had given to the film still remains".

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Trisha's Australian holiday

Trisha is all set to celebrate her New Year in Australia, far from the maddening crowd of Chennai and her demanding work. "Work was taking a toll on my personal life. I have worked for two years at a stretch without thinking of a break," Trisha was quoted as saying to a newspaper.

"I am taking a much-deserved break and will be away for 15 days to celebrate New Year with my friends and relatives in Australia," she said. Trisha will holiday in the beaches of Australia until her projects for the year 2009 commence.

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