Propaganda Hit Or Genuine Hit?
With an incredible ₹25 crore net in its first weekend, "Article 370" is causing a stir at the box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing female-led picture of 2024. The movie starring yami gautam has generated a lot of buzz. Following mediocre hits such as fighter and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljhaa Jiya, article 370 is expected to be Bollywood's first real smash in 2024. In a recent address in Jammu, prime minister Narendra Modi even acknowledged it, which improved the movie's box office results.
Not everyone, though, is applauding. Some claim it's just another propaganda movie that manipulates the truth to further its own goals. There has been discussion over the historical liberties used by director Aditya suhas Jambhale. Some claim that the film is biased and makes fun of democratic institutions, but others claim that its compelling tale in the second half and strong performance keep you riveted to your seat the entire time.
Undoubtedly, the film is propaganda, portraying the current central government as the savior and attributing all the negative events that have occurred in kashmir to the Nehru family. But if you can overlook the politics, "Article 370" is a solid film. Its box office performance indicates that there is undoubtedly a market for this sort of movie. Additionally, it appears that other propaganda films, such as Razakars, a Godhra movie, and vivek Agnihotri's Next, are in the works, which will likely lead to even more political and historical debates in Bollywood.