Bollywood is currently witnessing a dry spell at the box office, with several re-released films performing better than new releases. Addressing the ongoing slump, Randeep Hooda and filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared their perspectives. When asked why re-releases are working better, Hansal Mehta dismissed it as a fleeting trend. Randeep Hooda, however, attributed the situation to the industry’s herd mentality.
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