The next big film after "Janatha Garage" in overseas market is Nani's upcoming release "Majnu". It is red hot project for all the local exhibitors in USA as they are grabbing the movie from the main USA distributor by paying good price.
"Majnu" doesn't boast a big director or known heroines. In fact, very few know about the movie's director's name Virinchi Varma who debuted with "Uyyala Jampala".
The heroines are completely newcomers. Still, the movie is snapped up for a big price by USA distributor. The producers got Rs 2.5 Cr from the distributor for overseas rights and the distributor is already did more than Rs 3 Cr business.
Interestingly, the film didn't launch its music yet. Main theatrical trailer has not come out but the exhibitors are crazy about it as the first look posters and teaser is positive and moreover it is starred by Nani who is a rage in USA market now.
Nani has become bankable star for NRI market as his last three movies - "Bhale Bhale Magadivoy" (1.5 million dollars), "Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha" (700k dollars) and "Gentleman" (900k dollars) brought profits to the distributors and exhibitors. Nani has created a following in USA.
"Majnu" featuring Nani, Anu Emmanuel and Priya Sri is produced by Anandi Arts and Keva Movies. It has music by Gopi Sunder. The makers are planning to release it on 17th September.