Any film or any big film is about to release and reports start coming in full speed. And trust me it’s always mix… bad and very bad...
Later when film actually hits the screen reports change its tone from “ok to average...”
And if the film is actually a big box office success, reports would still come in the form of “good” and “above average”
Now the reaction from non-film people is completely different. They will like it or they will not like it.
Black or white.
They are never divided or confused.
They are clear… Their report is never “mix”
It’s so difficult to make a film… As I film maker I have witnessed the journey and I can’t explain what it takes to make a film… especially Hindi film.
It’s like layers of people you have to convince before starting the film, then while making the film then while releasing the film.
And when you hear reports are “mix” then it’s a strange feeling… :)