20th June 2023,Mumbai: Rakul Preet Singh, a talented and versatile actor, experienced mixed results at the box office with her films in 2022. While some of her movies, such as “Attack,” “Runway 34,” “Cuttputlli,” “Doctor G,” and “Thank God,” struggled to make a mark commercially, Rakul expressed her dissatisfaction with the reception but found solace in the fact that her films were not labeled as “Khachra” (trash).
In a recent interview, Rakul discussed the box office performance of her films. She acknowledged that the movies received positive reviews, and the feedback on platforms like Amazon Prime was encouraging. However, she attributed the lackluster box office results to various factors, including the audience’s readjustment to a post-pandemic normalcy. She believed that people were still getting used to the idea of returning to theaters and that this affected the overall box office numbers.
Despite the disappointment, Rakul expressed her delight in seeing medium-budget films like “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke” perform well. She emphasized that the success of movies such as “Drishyam” proved that any genre could succeed as long as a good film was made and the releases were spaced out. She also acknowledged that the pandemic-induced hiatus from theatrical releases created a backlog of films, leading to a congested release schedule, which ultimately affected individual movies’ performance.
Rakul Preet Singh admitted that it was disheartening to witness her films not performing as expected. However, she maintained that she took pride in the movies she was a part of. Films like “Dr. G” and “Runway 34” were well received, and she believed that their uniqueness contributed to her growth as an actor. She acknowledged that not everything would go according to plan, but as long as the intended audience appreciated the work, she found satisfaction in that.
The actor expressed relief that her films were not criticized to the extent of being labeled as “kachra” or trash. She found happiness in the fact that people did not perceive her films in such a negative light. Rakul appreciated the positive response her movies received and emphasized the importance of people watching them, even if they missed the initial theatrical release. She cited the popularity of “Doctor G” on Netflix as an example of how audiences continued to enjoy her work.
Rakul Preet Singh concluded by mentioning that, despite the ups and downs in her career, she remained optimistic. She appreciated the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry and even drew a parallel between the growing understanding of artificial intelligence and the potential for transformative experiences in cinema. She believed that films like “Attack” had great potential, even though they didn’t achieve the desired commercial success.
Overall, while Rakul Preet Singh expressed her dissatisfaction with the box office performance of her films in 2022, she remained proud of the work she had done. The positive reviews and the absence of derogatory labels like “kachra” provided her with a sense of relief. With her unwavering dedication to her craft and a positive outlook, Rakul continues to be a force to reckon with in the film industry, ready to take on new challenges and deliver impactful performances in the future.
-by Kashvi Gala