<p>Veteran actor Rajinikanth's much-hyped <em>Darbar</em>, which hit screens on January 9, 2020, is doing solid business in the Southern states, which proves 'Superstar' is still a force to be reckoned with. It, however, has failed to make an impact in the Hindi belt. Speaking to <em>Deccan Herald</em>, trade analyst Joginder Tuteja says, the actioner is a 'washout' as it was not promoted too well. He adds this is surprising as the film has a pan-India title.</p>.<p>"<em>Darbar</em> is a complete washout in Hindi. The makers did not promote it well and there was no buzz around the movie. The film had the potential to do well as it has a pan-India title and features Sunil Shetty (as the villain)," adds Tuteja.</p>.<p>Hindi-dubbed versions of South films usually don't do too well. However, the 2018 biggie <em>2.0</em> had emerged as a success up North. Similarly, <em>Kabali</em> had opened better than expected. As such, many in the industry had expectations from <em>Darbar</em>, which makes the debacle quite unfortunate. </p>.<p><em>Darbar</em> has been directed by mass filmmaker AR Murugadoss and features the 'Super One' in the role of a 'bad cop'. The cast also includes Nayanthara, Nivetha Thomas, Yogi Babu and Dalip Tahil. </p>.<p>With the biggie in theatres, Rajini has turned his attention to the Siva-directed <em>Thalaivar 168</em>. The film, touted to be a rural-drama, has Meena and Khushboo as the leading ladies</p>
<p>Veteran actor Rajinikanth's much-hyped <em>Darbar</em>, which hit screens on January 9, 2020, is doing solid business in the Southern states, which proves 'Superstar' is still a force to be reckoned with. It, however, has failed to make an impact in the Hindi belt. Speaking to <em>Deccan Herald</em>, trade analyst Joginder Tuteja says, the actioner is a 'washout' as it was not promoted too well. He adds this is surprising as the film has a pan-India title.</p>.<p>"<em>Darbar</em> is a complete washout in Hindi. The makers did not promote it well and there was no buzz around the movie. The film had the potential to do well as it has a pan-India title and features Sunil Shetty (as the villain)," adds Tuteja.</p>.<p>Hindi-dubbed versions of South films usually don't do too well. However, the 2018 biggie <em>2.0</em> had emerged as a success up North. Similarly, <em>Kabali</em> had opened better than expected. As such, many in the industry had expectations from <em>Darbar</em>, which makes the debacle quite unfortunate. </p>.<p><em>Darbar</em> has been directed by mass filmmaker AR Murugadoss and features the 'Super One' in the role of a 'bad cop'. The cast also includes Nayanthara, Nivetha Thomas, Yogi Babu and Dalip Tahil. </p>.<p>With the biggie in theatres, Rajini has turned his attention to the Siva-directed <em>Thalaivar 168</em>. The film, touted to be a rural-drama, has Meena and Khushboo as the leading ladies</p>