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Okay lets see the list of the  top 5 movies this week:

 

1. Omkara- No surprises here, however the movie which has become the  darling of the critics hasn’t gone down well with the average audience. It has done well in multiplexes but can be labeled as a flop because of its heavy pricing!

 

2. Anthony Kaun Hai?- The verdict is still out but because of the Dutt-Warsi combo, it has got a decent opening.

 

3. Golmaal- Not a superhit but a hit nonetheless as it did exceptionally well in Mumbai

 

4. Darwaza Bandh Rakho- A Flop!

 

5. Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar- A movie in production for a long time. Thus its outdated look and lack of PR are reasons cited for its dismissal performance at the B.O.

 

 

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