Copycat plots and hype traps are back in Bollywood chatter. A post recaps two films with the same plot released within 20 days of each other, and both flopped at the box office [1].
Copycat plot moments - In 2002, two Bhagat Singh biopics hit the same date, with Ajay Devgn and Lord Bobby both portraying Bhagat Singh [1]. - The thread also calls out pairs like Dhamaal and Journey Bombay to Goa for sharing a similar premise, underscoring how timing matters when copycat concepts drop [1].
Social hype vs. box office reality - Fans on social media can hype actors and films, but the numbers don’t always follow. Online love for Rohit Saraf often doesn’t translate to box office, while Kartik Aaryan commands real theatre turnout despite negative online chatter [2]. - The conversation notes a larger echo chamber: followers, brand tie‑ups, and influencer buzz shape perceptions, yet audiences still decide the tickets they buy [2].
What it all means - Plot replication plus online chatter can raise expectations, but it doesn’t guarantee box office wins. The real test remains whether audiences walk into theatres [2].
Closing thought: buzz is powerful for conversations and branding, but tickets still do the talking.
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Throwback to when Bollywood produced two movies with the same plot, story, and, to an extent, screenplay and released them just 20 days apart.
Threads note twin movies with similar plots; same-day releases; mixed reception; box office flops; Bhagat Singh biopics highlighted and debate.
View sourceHow important are fans on Social Media? They sure hype you up actors & their films but why don't it shows on B.O. numbers
Discussion on social media impact on box office across actors, noting online hype, negative criticism, and real audience turnout.
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