Lost Battles & Bad Music: The Unravelling of 120 Bahadur

The recently released film 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar, failed to meet expectations, opening with a mere Rs. 2 crores. While collections saw a marginal rise over the weekend, they were not enough to offset the film's high production costs. Trade experts attribute the poor performance to a combination of factors, including a lack of audience engagement and ineffective musical scores.

Industry veterans like Taran Adarsh and Atul Mohan highlighted that music plays a vital role, citing older films with memorable soundtracks. Suniel Wadhwa and Raj Bansal further elaborated that audiences are generally less interested in films portraying lost wars, especially those involving China, contrasting it with the success of films set during Indo-Pak conflicts.

Looking ahead, upcoming war films such as Battle of Galwan, which features Salman Khan, are being discussed. Experts believe that star power, a grand canvas, and strong musical elements will be crucial for their success, with Border 2 and Ikkis also mentioned as potential crowd-pleasers.