The recent wave of subpar and disappointing third instalments in major film franchises forced the internet to think, sparking conversations about a possible ‘threequel curse’.
The threequel curse seems to be a thorn for Bollywood as the third instalments of major franchises are often disliked by the people, performing very poorly at the Box Office.
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Films like Dhoom 3, Tiger 3, Dabangg 3, and Race 3 are living examples of this curse, falling short of critical reception as well as Box Office collections.
People have put forward a rational explanation for this, saying that the third instalments of major franchises are often ruined in quality, just to maintain their brand recognition.
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The focus of the makers shifts from delivering a powerful and compelling storyline to just milking the legacy of the earlier instalments as much as possible.
With talks of the curse making rounds on the internet, fans are particularly critical about upcoming films like Don 3 and Hera Pheri 3, wondering whether these films would follow the same disappointing path.
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Social media has been buzzing with comments from people voicing their opinions.
One user expressed his concerns by saying, “I’m honestly scared to see what Hera Pheri 3 and Don 3 are going to bring. If they go the Race 3 way, it’s over!”
Another user reflected on the curse by commenting, “It’s like Part 3 is the point where Bollywood loses the plot. Too much reliance on brand names, not enough on good scripts!”
With Don 3 and Hera Pheri 3 in the making, people are hoping that these do not get affected by the threequel curse.
