Yash Raj's new release TASHAN hasn't opened to the desired response. Since the movie hasn't released at multiplexes, the distributors are bound to lose a substantial chunk of revenue. At single screens, however, the response wasn't as expected. The film had a 70% start, but there were reports of business sliding downwards as day progressed. The reports are negative and the biggie is not likely to sustain in days to come.

The second release, SIRF - LIFE LOOKS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE, has opened to a dull response.

Let's face it, IPL has taken a toll on Bollywood's health, with cineplexes wearing a deserted look. You find more ushers in a cineplex than viewers since last few days. Cricket mania has gripped the entire nation!

One of the most anticipated movies of the year, it promises oodles of ishtyle and substance. Starring Saif, Kareena, Akshay & Anil in the lead.

The verdict is out! Tashan- Saifeena's (that is Saif-Kaeena for you) first on screen outing after they started dating has got a thumbs down from fans. On the contrary, most people have found the Akshay Kumar-Kareena Kapoor chemistry to be far more sizzling. What's more, Akki even gets to smooch Bebo during an intense action sequence in the climax. Saif and Kareena have only reinforced an age-old Bollywood jinx: real life couples generally spell doom at the box office. Some may say Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are an exception. But in both their hits, Partner and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya they weren't paired together, while Yuvraj is yet to release.

Agreed, you are valued by the number of hits along side your name, but a good actor will always last more than people who don't know the grammar of acting right. Ajay has it in him and it's a matter of just one hit.

All's not well with one of tinsel town's biggest filmmakers - Yash Raj Studios. We all remember the big hype that was created around Tashan, which happens to be their first and worst release of 2008. Not to mention their series of poor grossers in 2007 like Ta Ra Rum Pum and Jhoom Barabar.

Not wanting this bad streak to continue throughout this year, Yash Chopra has stepped in, questioning his son Aditya Chopra's judgement, reports Mumbai Mirror. Chopra senior is said to be deeply disturbed with the way Tashan turned out especially with the shoddy negotiations with multiplex owners demanding 55 per cent of the first weeks collections. Having Rs 3.5 billion at stake in the next 15 months to come, Yash Chopra wants to leave no stone unturned to make sure that his audiences aren't left unsatisfied.

Keep wathcing this section as we will update the box office report every friday for new information.

Movie: Tashan.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Anil Kapoor.

Positives: Akshay-Kareena and an entertaining first hour.
Negetives: Uninspiring script and Vishal-Shekhar's music.

No. of Weeks: 1
Box Office Verdict: Collections have already started sliding downwards. No show at multiplexes has also hit its business hard!

Movie: U Me Aur Hum.
Cast: Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Sumeet Raghavan, Divya Dutta, Karan Khanna, Isha Sharwani.

Positives: Well enacted, well penned and well directed venture.
Negatives: Gets too serious in the second hour.

No. of Weeks: 4
Box Office Verdict: Good in Multiplexes!

Movie: Krazzy 4.
Cast: Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Rajpal Yadav, Suresh Menon, Juhi Chawla, Dia Mirza, Shah Rukh Khan [s.a.], Hrithik Roshan [s.a.], Rakhi Sawant [s.a.].

Positives: An interesting first half and catchy item songs.
Negetives: Writing lacks meat in second hour.

No. of Weeks: 4
Box Office Verdict: Average-Hit !

Movie: RACE.
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Sameera Reddy.

Positives: Abbas-Mustan's most accomplished work since 'Baazigar'...
Negatives: Second half could've been tighter.

No. of Weeks: 8
Box Office Verdict: Super Hit!

Movie: Sirf - Life Looks Greener On The Other Side.
Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Manisha Koirala, Ranvir Shorey, Sonali Kulkarni, Parvin Dabas, Rituparna Sengupta, Ankur Khanna, Nauheed Cyrusi.

Positives: Interesting premise and some decent performances.
Negetives: Second half disappoints.

No. of Weeks: 1
Box Office Verdict: Poor collections!