If 2007 saw a spate of comedies doing wonders at the Box Office; expect a different outing in 2008. So far, the year has opened on a lukewarm note with neither comedy (Sunday, Bombay To Bangkok, Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa) nor drama (Halla Bol,) doing any wonders at the ticket counters. However, the future looks bright with films belonging to varied genres aiming for a kill as they arrive in quick succession.

Action

It's time for some 'Dhoom 3' and a lot more as Abbas Mustan turn to some serious action with Race. A high adrenalin ride which comes with actors jumping from 20 floors, fast moving cars tumbling on highways, aerial stunts being the order of the day and one lover boy (Saif Ali Khan) getting an image makeover, Race is already carrying great reports. With hot bods like Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif and Sameera Reddy going all out to soar the temperatures, Race is creating some heat already en route to it's 21st March release.

Meanwhile, Yash Raj Films who started it all with Dhoom have yet another 'masala' action film, Tashan, ready for release. Though Saif Ali Khan is the common factor between Tashan and Race, presence of a certain Akshay Kumar has further made a bigger difference to the prospects of this first Yash Raj release of 2008. The production house is looking for a successful Box Office outing, especially after no-show of Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Aaja Nachle. Tashan seems to be a definite shot in the arm as it arrives on April 25.