Certain trends in the film industry may not appear significant at the time of release but gain prominence over time. This is mainly because it has been seen that recent content of a similar sort has attracted a lot of attention. This pattern has been present for a long.
In the past, movies like ‘Manmadha’ gained immense popularity, particularly for the portrayal of the heroine Sindhu Tolani’s character, who deceived the hero. This element became a major highlight, turning the film into a blockbuster success at the box office.
Currently, we see a similar pattern emerging with bold content finding success in movies like ‘Baby’ in the Telugu states. This raises the hypothesis that a movie is more likely to be a blockbuster when the heroine plays a cunning, sinister, and audacious role. It’s crucial to remember that not all films with ladies in dark or negative roles are as successful as others.
An engaging plot, alluring music, potent acting, and a strong marketing strategy are required for a movie to become a money maker. The aforementioned successful films also had the advantage of being musical blockbusters, which significantly contributed to their massive attention and success. Therefore, while portraying the heroine in a morally ambiguous role can work, it must be accompanied by these additional factors to ensure commercial success.
