Block Booking in Cinema: Are Stars Buying Their Own Box Office Hype?

Block Booking in Cinema: Are Stars Buying Their Own Box Office Hype?

Block booking has become one of the dirtiest open secrets of Indian cinema. The allegation is simple: producers, stars, brands, or related groups buy large batches of tickets for their own films to create the impression of a strong opening. This pushes up advance booking, creates “housefull” buzz, and gives fan pages a number to … Read more