The crucial Tuesday test proved disastrous for Ram Pothineni's "Skanda." Although it had a decent run at the box office during the long weekend until Monday, the film's collections plummeted on Tuesday, marking it as a flop.
To be precise, it is a disaster that will lead to significant losses for all distributors involved.
This failure is a significant setback for director Boyapati, especially considering he is gearing up to commence work on his upcoming project with Tamil star Suriya.
While Suriya has not officially confirmed the collaboration, Boyapati remains hopeful due to his special relationship with Geetha Arts, the production company backing his next film.
However, "Skanda" has landed Boyapati in deep trouble.
Recent films directed by him, excluding those featuring Balakrishna, have consistently underperformed at the box office. This includes movies like NTR's "Dhammu," Ram Charan's "Vinaya Vidheya Rama," and now, Ram's "Skanda."
Despite his previous success with Allu Arjun in "Sarrainodu," it appears that he can only deliver substantial hits with Balakrishna in the lead role.
"Skanda" has once again underscored this trend. The question now remains whether Suriya will indeed collaborate with Boyapati. Regardless, this setback marks a significant blow for the director's career.