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1920…… does well in dull pre-Diwali week
MUMBAI: Vikram Bhatt’s 1920 – Evil Returns, the sequel to his earlier offering 1920, has done excellent business in its first week despite a dull period before Diwali. The film collected Rs 186 million.
Ashok Tyagi directed Its Rocking – Dard-E-Disco, with Bappi Lahiri as an added attraction, did very poorly.
UTV Motion Pictures and Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt Ltd’s Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana collected Rs 65 million.
Prakash Jha’s Chakravyuh showed a major drop ending its second week with Rs 12 million.
Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year remained steady in its third week with collections of Rs 36 million.
Sridevi’s comeback movie English Vinglish can now definitely be defined as a hit having collected Rs 10.5 million in its fifth week taking its tally to Rs 368.5 million.
Paresh Rawal starrer OMG Oh My God! collected a moderate Rs nine million in its sixth week to take its total collection to Rs 765.5 million.
Barfi! collected about Rs one million in its eighth week to take its total to Rs 1.09 billion.
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Rajesh Ramaswamy exits The Script Room to focus on filmmaking journey
Ad filmmaker steps away from own venture to pursue direction and storytelling
MUMBAI: In a move that has caught the attention of the advertising and creative community, Rajesh Ramaswamy has announced his exit from The Script Room, the company he co-founded, marking the end of a seven-year stint at the helm.
The decision, which came into effect earlier this month, signals a shift in focus for Ramaswamy, who is now looking to immerse himself fully in filmmaking and direction as an independent creative.
Known for blending sharp advertising insight with storytelling craft, Ramaswamy has been instrumental in shaping The Script Room into a creative hub that delivered campaigns, branded content, and original storytelling formats. Over the years, the company collaborated with agencies, directors, and a wide network of writers, while also experimenting with formats such as short films and web series.
Sharing his thoughts on the transition, Ramaswamy indicated that the move is driven by a desire to focus and explore stories he has been developing over time. While he acknowledged the unconventional nature of stepping away from one’s own venture, he also framed it as a necessary leap toward clarity and creative pursuit.
Importantly, The Script Room will continue its operations with its current team and leadership, with Ramaswamy expressing confidence in the group that helped build the company’s identity. The studio, he noted, remains well-positioned to evolve further with fresh talent and ideas.
His exit also reflects a wider industry trend, where experienced advertising professionals are increasingly transitioning into independent filmmaking, tapping into the growing opportunities across digital and long-form content platforms.
As Ramaswamy steps into this new phase, the move underscores a familiar creative instinct, sometimes, the boldest ideas begin with a clean break.
