Star Value: Whether Hrithik Roshan will be able to do justice to the character of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan will be known only after Karan Malhotra’s Agneepath releases. But one thing is for sure – having Hrithik as the main lead will surely help the film gain a very positive opening. The presence of other big stars like Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt and Rishi Kapoor will add more weight.

Music: ‘Chikni Chameli’, which is adapted from the Marathi song ‘Kombadi Palali’, has gained terrific popularity ever since it is released. The Katrina Kaif item number has given mammoth publicity to the movie. Other songs like ‘O Saiyyan’ and ‘Deva Shree Ganesha’ are being liked too.

Hype: The fact that Hrithik will be essaying a character played by the great Amitabh Bachchan has generated enough hype for the movie. Even the first two promos, along with ‘Chikni Chameli’ video, have added to audience’s curiosity to watch Agneepath.

Prediction: There is no stroke of doubt that Agneepath will garner a very good opening. God forbid, even if the film or Hrithik fails to match audience’s expectations, Dharma Productions should be in the safe due to the money collected in the first week. And if both the film and Hrithik receive thumbs up, Agneepath will surely be one of the biggest hits of 2012.