Five reasons to look forward to Rajkummar Rao-Janhvi Kapoor 's 'Roohi'

'Roohi' is slated to hit the screens on March 11

Actor Rajkummar Rao will soon be seen in the eagerly-awaited movie Roohi, slated to release in theatres on March 11, much to the delight of his fans. The film has created a fair deal of buzz among fans for the right reasons and may prove to be a gamechanger for the Shahid star. Here are five reasons to look forward to the horror-comedy.

Another Stree?

There's no denying the fact that Stree was one of the most popular movies of 2018. The film emerged as a big hit at the box office as it featured the right mix of thrills and laughs. Roohi is set in the same universe as Stree, which suggests that may prove to be a treat for those fond of horror-comedies.

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Will Rajkummar score a hit?

While Rajkummar is regarded as a stellar performer, he has not really been able to establish himself as a bankable star. He suffered big setbacks when films such as Aligarh and Omerta proved to be commercial failures despite garnering critical acclaim. The positive response to Stree helped him score a much-needed hit. Roohi might help him consolidate his standing if it does well at the box office.

Janhvi's litmus test

Janhvi Kapoor made her big-screen debut with the 2018 release Dhadak, which clicked with the target audience despite receiving mixed reviews. Many thought that the film would open new avenues for the young star but that did not happen as most of her projects were pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Her much-hyped film Gunjan Saxena released digitally as opposed to in theatres. Roohi is the second Janhvi-starrer to hit the screens, which makes it a crucial affair for the star. Its box office may affect the fate of her upcoming movies.

Janhvi in a new avatar

Janhvi will be seen in a hatke new avatar in Roohi, which has piqued the curiosity of the fans. The buzz is that she may get enough scope to showcase her acting abilities. The star is likely to get better and more lucrative offers in the coming days if she is able to do justice to her role in Roohi.

A step in the right direction?

Roohi is the first major Bollywood movie to release after theatres were allowed to operate at 100 per cent capacity. The response to the film is likely to indicate whether the janta is willing to visit theatres despite the Covid-19 pandemic. If the film exceeds expectations, more films might release in theatres, helping Bollywood regain its mojo.