Kunal Kapoor did become an overnight sensation with the success of Rang De Basanti and the actor did feature in a couple of big banner films this year. Unfortunately, Kunal's run at the box office has been quite a misery.
First came Milan Luthria's Hat Trick 'a film that had various stories revolving around the cricket world cup. Though the film carried all the buzz of cricket and an assemble star cast, it didn't do well at the box office.
Then came Kunal's films under the prestigious Yash Raj banner. Pradeep Sarkar's Laaga Chunnari Mein Daag had all the elements that called for a hit, be it the likes of Abhishek Bachchan , Rani Mukherjee , Jaya Bachchan , Konkona Sen ; music by Shantanu Moitra and you name it , they had it all. But the movie didn't fare too well at the box office.
Reports suggest that the clash with Priyadarshan's Bhool Bhulaiya is what cost them.
Next in line was Aaja Nachle which was more of a Madhuri Dixit film with not much scope for Kunal or Konkona. The Madhuri comeback vehicle bombed at the box office and even the songs couldn't console collections.
Finally, Kunal has his eyes set on Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakth Ishq which is one of the most talked about films of 2008 for it also stars Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor.
Let's hope that Kunal makes his presence in this love story and may he find success this year.
