The fervor of the Sankranthi celebrations has come to an end, and we’ve entered the post-festival phase. This is when the true test begins for the Sankranthi releases, especially the key contenders.
The fate of Ram Charan's Game Changer has already been sealed. The performance of Daaku Maharaaj and the scale of success for Sankranthiki Vasthunam will become clearer in the coming days.
Game Changer has turned out to be one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory. Everyone involved, from producers to distributors, is expected to face significant financial losses. The film’s collections failed to pick up, even during the peak of the festive season.
On the other hand, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaaj had a strong opening but stumbled afterward. Its collections on Thursday and Friday were notably low.
The film needs to perform well over the weekend to achieve above-average box office results. However, it may manage to break even in the United States by the end of the weekend.
Meanwhile, Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam appears to be the clear winner so far. The film performed exceptionally well during its first four days of release. However, the full measure of its success will only be known after this weekend.
In contrast, Pushpa 2 Reloaded, the extended edition of Pushpa 2, received a lukewarm response upon its release. On Friday, the film failed to generate significant revenue in the Telugu states.
