Ra.One makes highest ever Diwali collections

While all movie buffs were anticipating the release of SRK’s Ra.One & been dying to know the shape of its fate, there are mixed views about how the movie has actually faired.

Released on 26th October, worldwide, on the auspicious day of Diwali celebrations, we barely expected unbeatable numbers due to the generic festive mood.

However, Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One did surprise the people when the official numbers came out. So, the film grossed Rs. 26.5 crores with a net of Rs. 18.5 crores on Wednesday 26th October making it the highest ever Diwali day collection in the history of Indian cinema especially in the last 14 years.

The second day collections on Thursday 27th October were even more impressive with the film raking in Rs. 36 crores gross with a net of Rs. 25.10 crores net making it the highest collection ever for a single day for an Indian film.

What is to be seen is whether this is just another number game or this movie has managed to raise the bar for Indian Cinema with its vfx, marketing & a new story to tell.

For now, looks like the crab mentality of Indian cinema is about to breakfree.

'Ra.One' to have Dubai, London, Toronto premieres

Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor film Ra.One is expected to premiere in Dubai, London and Toronto.

The three advanced screenings will take place in some of Hindi cinema's key international markets, reports Hindustan Times.

However, doubts have been raised as to whether Kapoor will be able to attend all the events, with a source saying: "Kareena plays the female lead and SRK obviously wants her around as much as possible.

"She is trying her best to attend the Dubai and London premieres because she does not want to miss the international premieres of her film," said a source.

Prior filming commitments with Aamir Khan may prevent Kapoor from attending the North American premiere.

"This film is obviously her biggest this year, and she definitely wants to be a part of all promotional events. It's just unfortunate that the premiere is now clashing with the shoot dates of Dhuaan," the source added.

Khan will be seen playing G.One in his forthcoming project, with the title role from Ra.One played by Arjun Rampal.

The actor-producer has also launched a series of video games to accompany the movie.

The sci-fi production is scheduled to release worldwide on October 26.Source

Ra.One rides YouTube wave

Producers Red Chillies Entertainment launched a custom-built movie channel on online video platform YouTube for Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming superhero film Ra.One.

The channel will also host games including the first social game from India. Goodies include contests where participants can create Ra.One promos from clips, music and dialogues of the film.

Mr Rajan Anandan, MD, and Vice-President - Sales and Operations, Google India, said, “In the last few years, Indian production houses have begun to embrace the YouTube platform to engage fans, distribute movies and leverage rich media ad formats to promote their movies online.” YouTube now claims over 22 million unique users in India.

In a statement, Mr Khan said, “I wanted to leverage the full potential of digital media and create an experience on YouTube and Google+ that has never been done for any Indian film.”

YouTube has worked with Hollywood productions in the past to create customised viral campaigns, including Expendables and Skadoosh!! Kung Fu Panda 2. Credit

Ra.One poster is Batman Return's rip off

MUMBAI: The poster of the upcoming super hero movie Ra.One starring Shahrukh Khan is a complete copy of the cover of Bollywood flick Batman Returns, Geo News reported Sunday.

The Batman Returns was starred by Micahel Keaton.

In an interview Shahrukh Khan was quoted: "Ra.One is the modern, new age technology version of our mythological "Raavan", who was a mixture of ten different evil characters. I am essaying the role of G.One or better say Jeevan, a superhero who saves the mankind from Ra.One's torment. Through this film, I want to prove that Indian superheroes can also be as cool as the international ones."

If the idea of Ra.One is a rip off by courtesy of Batman, it will prove wrong the idea of Shahrujh Khan that, 'Indian superheroes can also be as cool as the international ones.'

Ra.One is set to release on October 26, an upcoming 2011 Hindi superhero science fiction film starring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena KapoorKareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal.
It is said to be currently India's most expensive film to date according to sources.

Shahrukh Khan fulfils his wish to ride bikes with `RA.One`

Superstar Shahrukh Khan has not only donned a specially designed superhero suit for his role in `RA.One` but has also fulfilled his longtime wish to ride a sleek bike.
“Always wanted to ride bikes... mom never allowed me. just so that she knows... this one I was tied to with wires so perfectly safe... for a romantic hero I felt quite the dude... ha ha,” Shahrukh said on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The 45-year-old actor gave a sneak peek of the super-cool bike by posting a photo of it on Twitter.

“About to post the bike we used for the film. Saby Cyril designed it being inspired from some images he got from books,” the King Khan said.

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, `RA.One`, is a science-fiction superhero film starring Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles.

Produced under the banner of Khan`s Red Chillies Entertainment, the film will release on October 26 this year.

'Ra.One', 'Rana', 'Ready' to show at Cannes

Eros International has announced plans to promote a number of upcoming Bollywood releases at the Cannes Film Festival.

The entertainment company confirmed that it would be exhibiting Ra.One, one of its most-anticipated productions of 2011.

"The ambitious superhero film, which has Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles, is set to raise the bar in standards of filmmaking and brilliant visual effects," a source commented.

Eros will also be screening the first look of Rana, Rajinikanth's follow-up to Robot. The film, which also stars Deepika Padukone, will be released in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.

The company has also acquired overseas distribution rights for Salman Khan's Ready.

A source revealed: "Directed by Anees Bazmi and also starring Asin in the lead role, Ready brings out 'Salman Unlimited' for his fans in this rom-com."

Other Bollywood films to be showcased at the event include Bol, Murder 2, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Mausam and Always Kabhi Kabhi.

Shah Rukh Khan ‘wants Lady Gaga for RA.ONE’

Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly keen on working with Lady Gaga in his upcoming sci-fi fantasy film Ra.One.

According to Mid Day, the 45-year-old Bollywood superstar has asked Akon to persuade the 'Born This Way' singer to do a music video for the film.

A source told the newspaper: "If she agrees to do Ra.One it would be a huge asset for the film. Akon has already bounced the idea to GaGa's management and her team. While she's touring right now, there's a possibility that Shah Rukh might have a meeting with her in coming weeks."

The source added: "While Anubhav Sinha and Khan are trying hard to get Akon to convince Gaga, they are also sending Shakira feelers for the same."

Akon has already recorded a song called ‘Chamak Challo’ for the movie, which is slated for release in October.