Ready for Big B's first film this year?

Trade pundit Vinod Mirani is of the opinion, "If the film is interesting and not very lengthy then it should do well. The plus point is, Amitji is very popular with the children. You can't judge the film with the promos because the promos are made by one person and the film is made by another."

Manoj Desai of the G-7 Complex in Mumbai says, "Tashan has given us a bad example. What can we say about Bhoothnath? Let's wait and hope this film brings us good luck."

Trade analyst Atul Mohan says, "It's a vacation period and the banner is also big. If Taare Zameen Par could run, I think Bhoothnath will do so too. Plus, Big B and SRK both are there. Let's hope the film will do a good business."

J Popat, GM of the late NN Sippy's Janata Films Distributors, says, "The minus point of Bhoothnath is it's a solo star film. SRK is just doing a cameo. The promos are also not up to the mark as expected from the house of BR Films."

After seeing the most awful response to Tashan, which is from a banner like Yash Raj and a big star cast like Akshay, Saif, Anil and Kareena, I don't think Bhoothnath will get a good opening. The promos of Tashan were better than Bhoothnath and you can see the response," he added in a practical tone.

As for a comparison, the promotions of U Me Aur Hum and Krazzy 4 were far better but than Bhoothnath, but the movies still didn't fare well at the box-office.

There are two more factors, which might kill the collections of Bhoothnath – first is the IPL series and second, SRK's show Paanchvi Pass. But the plus point are the summer holidays.