Mumbai, Jan. 15 -- Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh has rejected the growing belief that films that feature extreme violence enjoy an inherent advantage at the box office, asserting that audience approval continues to hinge on narrative quality rather than tonal aggression.
During a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Adarsh was asked whether the success of films featuring intense violence suggests a shift in audience preference. He dismissed the notion outright.
"Not at all. It doesn't matter. If the movie is good, if the story is good, it doesn't matter," he said.
Citing examples from the same release window, Adarsh pointed out that both violent and non-violent films have found equal acceptance when backed by strong content. ...