Since its inception in 2020, the Covid threat has had a significant impact on the Bollywood entertainment industry. Hundreds of films release date were postponed as cinema complexes around the country were shut down, many others released in OTT platforms to recover loss. Due to a lack of work, many Bollywood film stars have returned to their homes, while others continue to struggle in the hope that this phase will end soon. Losses in the millions have been estimated for Bollywood.
Most successful trending movies post pandemic
After two years, it appears to be on the mend. Many films released since then have done well on OTT platforms, while others have gone ignored. PUSHPA was released through the OTT platform and was the most successful OTT release since Covid’s inception. However, these five films have recently swayed public opinion. They were successful in re-engaging moviegoers in the theatres.
The rise of OTT platforms
Total sales in the television sector fell modestly to $9.3 billion (685 billion rupees) in 2019 from $10 billion (787 billion rupees) in 2018. However, video subscriptions increased by $575 million (42.2 billion rupees) from $384 million (28.2 billion rupees), and EY expects that this figure will reach $763 million (56 billion rupees) by 2021.
“In this situation, I’ve also witnessed a distinct shift in viewing tastes, particularly in rural India, where people are watching movies on their phones. People have learned to use adversity to their advantage “Shabana Azmi, an actress, remarked. This is a real trend and definitely going to effect upcoming films release date and announcements in Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood and other entertainment industries.
Top five films with the highest first-week box office collections following the pandemic
1. Non-Holiday RRR: 132.59 crores
2. Sooryavanshi (Diwali): 120.66 crores
3. The Kashmir Files: 97.30 million dollars – Non-Holiday
4.83. The Film: 71.87 million dollars [Without Delhi, Day 6 and 7] – Around the Holidays
5. NonHoliday: Gangubai Kathiawadi: 68.93 cr
What are top 5 movies post pandemic?
1. RRR
2. Sooryavanshi
3. The Kashmir Files
4. 83 The Film
5. Gangubai Kathiawadi
What is week 1 collection of Top 5 movies after recovering from pandemic
Top five films with the highest first-week box office collections following the pandemic
1. Non-Holiday RRR: 132.59 crores
2. Sooryavanshi (Diwali): 120.66 crores
3. The Kashmir Files: 97.30 million dollars - Non-Holiday
4. 83 The Film: 71.87 million dollars [Without Delhi, Day 6 and 7] - Around the Holidays
5. NonHoliday: Gangubai Kathiawadi: 68.93 cr
What are Top 2 movies Post Pandemic?
1. RRR
2. The Kashmir Files
What are most effected movies release during pandemic
1. PUSHPA (is a huge success but would have done tremendous with normal release)
2. 83 The Film
3. Gangubai Kathiawadi
5. Sooryavanshi
Chehre, Mumbai Saga, Bhuj The Pride of India, Roohi, and many other films were also had huge loss.
