Kingo

One of the two main characteristics of India films compared to Hollywood films is their length.

Hollywood cinemas, considering the number of screenings per day, ideally want each film to be only 90 minutes long, so that they can show it multiple times a day.

Movies that are too long will not only be rejected by theaters, but film companies will also wield heavy scissors. They don't care if the movie is cut beyond recognition, as long as the length is controlled.

After all, the movie ticket price is the same; it won't cost a few cents more just because it's half an hour longer.

However, India movies are usually around two and a half to three hours long, with an intermission in between.

Because many films are not only shown in theaters, but may be carried by a projectionist in a truck with the projector, screen, and old-fashioned tent, into those isolated villages.

A movie is enough to keep these rural families occupied between dinner and bedtime. If the movie is too short and it's not time to rest yet, and there aren't enough for two movies, everyone has to find something else to pass the time.

Another distinctive feature of India films is their unique song and dance culture. Compared to providing audio or subtitles for countless regional dialects, music and dance serve as a common language.

When men and women express their love, they sing and dance. When good and evil clash, they also sing and dance. When praising great gods and reciting epic poems, they need to sing and dance even more.

If it were to reach a perfect ending, it would be inexcusable not to have singing and dancing; that would be a disservice to all living beings.

Moreover, it's not just the singing and dancing in the movie; even the audience outside the movie gets up and joins in.

Therefore, if the dance in India film is well-choreographed, there is usually a very eye-catching move that is repeated continuously, and then the characters compete like they are having a dance battle. This also makes it easier for the audience to learn the same moves, instead of just dancing randomly on their own.

This is why India actors may not be able to sing, but if they can't dance, they're unlikely to achieve great things.

Kingo's films possess a unique charm; even without breaking his own records, they still achieve a certain box office success, allowing the films to generate profits. This is why it's possible for a film company to be supported solely by one star.

It's worth noting that Hollywood produces only about 700 films a year, while India produces an average of 1,600 films annually. However, less than 10% of these films are profitable, with 90% losing money!

Even so, countless people still cherish their dreams and dedicate themselves to the film industry.

In such an environment, Kingo Film Company has survived from the end of World War II to the present day, thanks in no small part to its leading stars.

Sure enough, after going through countless hardships, almost reaching the point of completing eighty-one tribulations, Henry crossed the city of Mumbai from the airport and arrived at Kingo Film Company, where a song and dance performance was being filmed in the studio.

Henry wanted to observe from the sidelines, but he didn't expect that his appearance would be met with screams from the entire audience.

This is certainly not the kind of screaming you get when you see a world-famous celebrity, but rather the screaming and panic you feel when disaster strikes.

... Well, for a moment Henry even forgot what he had with him.

It's not surprising at all that a Tiger that's only on a leash and not in a cage could cause such chaos.

It seems the rope was too thin, and everyone misjudged it and pretended it wasn't there. Henry could only squat down and place his hands on the Tiger's neck, ready to grab it at any moment.

With her other hand raised high, she tried to quell the chaos. "Don't worry, everyone, Kitty won't bite."

Well, okay. Even though many Indians can speak English, quite a India still can't understand it. Fortunately, before it escalated into a larger chaos and stampede, the chosen protagonist stepped forward and calmed everyone down in Hindi.

"Don't panic, everyone. The Tiger is on a leash; it won't run away and hurt anyone." After shouting this several times and calming everyone down, he called out again, "This is my guest. We'll pause filming now and everyone take a 30-minute break."

With the male lead speaking, assistants and production assistants naturally took charge of arranging things for everyone. However, the break wasn't a time of leisure for everyone; those who needed touch-ups had their makeup touched up, and the disrupted scenes needed to be restored.

After all, the scene that was just interrupted definitely needs to be reshot. Only then can the rest of the crew go get some water, find a place to sit down, and catch their breath.

The man approaching was an atypical brown-skinned India. He wore silk lantern trousers and a small silk embroidered vest, revealing large areas of well-defined, muscular skin.

Unlike those overweight India male stars with round cheeks, this meticulously sculpted, fit physique resembles a heroic statue from the Greece era to the Europe Middle Ages—powerful and brimming with explosive energy.

Despite the unsuitable clothing style, his gait was not one of swagger or swagger, but rather one of unhurried elegance, like that of the United Kingdom aristocrat in a movie.

Karun Patel stepped forward at the opportune moment. "Mr. Brown, please allow me to introduce you. This is my master, the modern-day Mr. Kingo, president of Kingo Film Company."

He then turned and introduced, "Master, this is Mr. Henry Brown, the current CEO of Stark Studios."

Since it was his own Tiger that had caused the trouble, and since he was a guest, Henry didn't put on airs at all. He was the first to extend his hand and greet him, saying, "It's a great honor to meet you, Mr. Kingo. However, I must apologize for the trouble I caused; I didn't expect my pet to cause such a commotion."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brown. Don't worry about the pets; thankfully, no one was hurt, was he?"

They shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. At that moment, both of them realized one thing: the other's acting skills were both excellent.

This doesn't mean that the two of them harbored any wicked intentions that went undetected. Rather, it means that they both had secrets and were skilled enough to conceal them.

Jingge knew about the other person's requirements from Kingo, but after meeting him, he didn't mention them at all, as if those secrets didn't exist. Kingo then thought more highly of him. At least he was much better than those impatient young men who would rush around asking questions as soon as they saw someone.

Henry felt much the same way. The other person wasn't as flamboyant and frivolous as in the movies; instead, he behaved very appropriately, like someone with a high level of education, whose manners were impeccable.

Of course, this could also be because Henry is an outsider. As for Kingo's behavior in the movie, it's because he's surrounded by people who know each other's backgrounds, including his respected older brother, which is why he acts like an immature follower.

The two immediately felt a sense of mutual respect and appreciation.

It's said that in the world of martial arts, the most important thing isn't about saving face or making money, but about showcasing your acting skills.

As the saying goes, "A great man can bend and stretch," but how to bend and when to stretch is a skill in itself. If one's acting skills are not good enough, one's personality is not calm enough, and one becomes agitated and impatient when faced with problems, with one's emotions written all over one's face, such a person is unlikely to achieve great things.

Putting everything else aside, they both made a good impression on each other at their very first meeting. For Kingo, who had lived for seven thousand years, such a good impression was no easy feat.