Did Salman Khan Have Low Expectations From 'Tubelight'?

Salman Khan’s recently released ‘Tubelight’ might be built on good intentions but it failed to garner good response from the audience. Despite being an Eid release, the flick reflecting the power of self belief has not been received well by movie buffs. While several publications and film critics rated the flick with maximum three stars out of five, Salman said that he was expecting much lesser stars.

“The critics were really good. I was expecting minus three and minus four but they have given one-and-half rating apparently”, Salman told reporters in an event where he announced the collaboration between his foundation Being Human and the PVR group. The actor added, “I am very pleased with that. Reports are that people can't see me crying (on screen). So I asked, 'Are they (audience) laughing and the answer was no, they are crying. So I said, 'don't worry about it'”.

“As it is an Eid release people have preconceived notions (about the film) as they throw coins, dance, sing in the cinema halls. They have gone to watch a certain film, but get to watch another film. It is a very emotional film. Even an emotionless, stone-hearted person will have tears in his eyes. So this is an emotional film to be seen with parents, grandparents and entire family”, the actor added.

When asked if he is affected by the failure, Salman said, “What! Does it look bothered (pointing towards his face). I am not bothered. I am sure it is going to do ok. It is going to get us a lot of respect”.

The day one collection of the Kabir Khan directorial was Rs 21.15 crore. On the second day of its release, the movie raked in Rs 21.17 crore.

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Source: stat3.bollywoodhungama.in