I think we give Kat too much credit. I like Kat and unlike many people here, she doesn't bother me when I watch her on screen. Yes, her acting is cringe worthy, but then again, she has 15 minutes of screen time so it's no big deal.
But sometimes I am dumbfounded when people say Kat is the only reason of the box office success of her movies. Barring TMK, I don't think she was the only reason. Other actors were with her too and the story appealed to the audience. Saying that she is the only reason is a little farfetched.
She has reached to the position where she is today because of her success, but I wouldn't say she was the only reason behind it. I can bet if she ever came in a movie where she was the lead and was on screen for the movie's entire running time, the movie won't be a success.
Btw, speaking of TMK, Sheila Ki Jawani was already a rage before the movie hit the theaters, so it is only natural that the audience will come to the theaters to watch it on the big screen. If it wasn't for Sheila and Kat didn't have any item number I am sure the movie won't do well.
Again, not trying to say she isn't the Queen Bee when it comes to box office but I don't think she was the reason for the movies to become a success.
Am I repeating myself? I think I am. Will stop here. π