Notebook and Junglee movie review: Notebook is a remake of Thai film Teacher’s Diary.
Notebook, starring newcomers Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal, has hit the screens. Director Nitin Kakkar, who won a National Film Award for Filmistaan, has set this film in Kashmir. Salman Khan has produced this film under the banner Salman Khan Films and has left no stone unturned in the film’s promotions.
Salman in an interview to indianexpress.com had revealed that he was supposed to do this film but couldn’t. In the film, he launches Mohnish Bahl’s daughter and veteran actor Nutan’s granddaughter Pranutan alongside Zaheer.
Vidyut Jammwal starrer Junglee also hit the screens today. The film is directed by American filmmaker Chuck Russell. Also starring Atul Kulkarni, Junglee is the story of a veterinarian who is trying to save elephants from poachers. Vidyut has declared that he is planning to turn Junglee into a series, much like his Commando films.
@7ronniet wrote on Twitter, "watched #junglee , loved it , story progression is little slow but the message is loud and clear !! locations and vfx are wonderful ! @VidyutJammwal as always great with his action skills , Worth a watch !"
Pulkit Samrat wrote on his Twitter account, "Hearing great stuff about #Notebook Peoplezzzz do go n watch this sublime love story n welcome my bro @iamzahero to d world of movies! All the best brother! Wishing @PranutanBahl a pleasant , enlightening n enriching journey ahead!! You look lovely! ?all the best @nitinrkakkar."
Anurag Pandit tweeted, "#Junglee totally bakwas movie. I can sit 2 hours is theater. #VidyutJammwal sir Kya movie bana rahe ho.??????"
"@MuradKhetani bhai...Good luck for the release today...Hearing good things...#Notebook ? #NotebookReview @BeingSalmanKhan @nitinrkakkar," Annup Sonii wrote on his Twitter account.
@vidyuts_maniac tweeted, "@VidyutJammwal sir, today is the very important day for you as your much awaited @JungleeMovie is releasing sharing my best wishes here with this power pack pic. All the best may this movie become your best movie up to now best of luck and we love you."
Bobby Deol can’t stop raving about Notebook. "It’s a very nice and sweet film, Pranutan has done a very good job in the film and it’s a feelgood movie which I enjoyed thoroughly," he said.
Rohit Bhatnagar tweeted earlier, "Just saw the magical world of @nitinrkakkar in #Notebook! Brother, you made me cry so much! It is poetic, surreal and beyond love. @iamzahero, @PranutanBahl welcome to Bollywood darlings! @sharibhashmi, kya likhi hai bhai! @SKFilmsOfficial @mirsarwarr ? – at PVR Dynamix, Juhu."
"I created this character for him. He has a fun, vulnerable side to him that was good to explore," Chuck Russell told PTI.
Jacqueline Fernandez shared her thoughts on the film Notebook saying, "It is a fantastic film and shot really well, and the director is God."
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted, "#Junglee is Stretched & BORING. Action is average & have seen Vidyut performing this action sequences in his previous films. Chuck russel direction is terrible, Indian director could have made a better film because of better understanding of Indian sensibilities. Rating-??."
Tanishaa Mukerji tweeted, "First day of the #notebook. Go watch it peeps. For a beautiful experience! @PranutanBahl @SKFilmsOfficial @iamzahero."
@inayath7771 wrote on his Twitter account, "#Junglee Interval now.. The film is nothing but Vidyut flexing his muscles around elephants. The film lacks basic soul. Extremely boring so far. All I know until now is about a hunter who's behind these elephants."
Amul Vikas Mohan tweeted, "All the very best to team #Notebook a simple, clean love story with a big dollop of nostalgia... @BeingSalmanKhan @MuradKhetani @ashwinvarde @NitinRKakkar @iamzahero @parnutanbahl."
@badal_bnftv tweeted, "#jungleemoviereview Interval: just the way expected, jungle landscapes are ??, but something's not right, mixed feeling overall.#Junglee."
Journalist Titas C shared her views on Notebook and tweeted, "Watched #Notebook this evening. What confident debuts, @PranutanBahl and @iamzahero! The film is like a canvas filled with beautiful paintings. Loved the story. So beautiful ? Loved the subtle texture of the narrative and the songs are lovely. More power to both of you!"
@madhurgupta121 wrote on Twitter, "Rave Reviews coming for #Junglee might be @VidyutJammwal biggest Blockbuster till date in India and overseas."
Junglee actor Vidyut Jammwal had earlier posted this clip of a baby elephant on his Twitter account.
Notebook actor Pranutan Bahl's father, actor Mohnish Bahl earlier tweeted, "Seek all your blessings to proudly welcome @PranutanBahl ... 5th generation of this family to be fortunate to be a part of the movies.#Notebook 29th March, 2019. Deep gratitude & sincere Thankyou from @aarti_bahl & me to: @BeingSalmanKhan @nitinrkakkar @MuradKhetani @ashwinvarde."
@ChainaniVikas tweeted, "Today two bollywood movies out #Junglee starring @VidyutJammwal and another #Notebook introduces @iamzahero and @PranutanBahl who have been launched by @BeingSalmanKhan Hopefully both movies will create some magic in #BoxOfficeIndia."
Film director Gauravv K Chawla wished Zaheer Iqbal luck on the release of his debut movie. He tweeted, "It’s the day for you @iamzahero and your gonna rock it!!! You’ve worked hard and persevered over the years to be here and now shine on biddies!!! #Notebook in cinemas today - check it out people!!!"
Singer Neha Bhasin tweeted, "We need more films like #junglee with a,powerful message but full action packed. Gosh @VidyutJammwal is not just fit but man those stunts are awe inspiring. Good luck to cast and crew of the film. @sameer_uddin your music is what genius is made of @JungleePictures #ChuckRussell."
The director of Notebook, Nitin Kakkar said, "Everything! To begin with, it has the kind of Kashmir that has not been shown for a long time. It is not a run-of-the-mill love story. Usually, romantic tales are based on the Romeo-Juliet format, but this is a very different concept. The cast is absolutely fresh. The world is totally new."
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When asked, what were his creative inputs in Notebook as a producer, Salman Khan said, "We run every script through dad (Salim Khan). We tell him what the plot is. Then we show him the end rushes. He tells us what to keep, what to remove and what would exactly work."
Commenting on Notebook’s box office collection, Girish Johar suggested, “The music of Notebook has been appreciated and new talents Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal are also looking good on the screen. However, being a romantic drama, it appears to be a niche film catering mostly to the audience of top towns. Hence, it might earn Rs 1.5 crore on the day of its release.”
Film trade analyst Girish Johar predicts, “The fantastic trailer of Junglee hinted at it being a good watch. It looked like a complete family entertainer and a perfect film for children. But, the buzz around it subdued a bit around the release. So, I peg its first-day box office collection at Rs 3.5 crore.”
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Film trade analyst Girish Johar shared on Twitter, "Romance is in the air...exotic locales...scenic beauty ????... lovely music... do watch #Notebook at a cinema near you ... @iamzahero @PranutanBahl @ashwinvarde @MuradKhetani"
"It's time to defend our honor, our friendships and most importantly, the jungle! #Junglee, in cinemas tomorrow! ? @JungleePictures @JungleeMovie #ChuckRussell @IAmPoojaSawant @StarAshaBhat," Vidyut Jammwal said via Twitter on Thursday evening.
Amit Sadh tweeted, "A warm welcome to these two young & dynamic actors @iamzahero and @PranutanBahl to this beautiful world of cinema. My best wishes to you both for #Notebook & everything you do hereafter. Zaheer, you are a rockstar! See you both at the movies!?? @beingsalmankhan @SKFilmsOfficial"
Jaey Gajera wrote on Twitter, "Just saw #Junglee Its Massive. Have never witnessed such power action Film in my life. #ChuckRussell directorial celebrates the bond between man and elephant. @VidyutJammwal @IAmPoojaSawant @StarAshaBhat @JungleePictures @JungleeMovie #Bollywood"
Jackky Bhagnani posted on Twitter, "Just saw #notebook, what a beautiful film!! Totally loved it. @nitinrkakkar as always you have killed it. @iamzahero @PranutanBahl welcome to the movies ?? @SKFilmsOfficial @BeingSalmanKhan
@ashwinvarde @MuradKhetani"