This weekend promises a cinematic feast, coinciding with the festive celebrations of Ugadi and Ramzan.
With an extended four-day holiday vibe, audiences will have ample time to enjoy several major releases.
A much-awaited pan-Indian Malayalam film and a Bollywood biggie are among the four prominent titles clashing at the box office.
The weekend begins with the release of L2: Empuraan on Thursday, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
The film has received a tremendous response, with record-breaking advance bookings in India and the USA. L2 is on track to set a new benchmark for Malayalam cinema's North American openings.
On March 28, two Telugu films — Nithiin’s Robinhood and the comedy Mad Square — are set to clash.
With Nithiin’s star power and strong promotional efforts — including a campaign featuring cricketer David Warner — Robinhood is expected to lead in the Telugu states, despite the actor’s recent mixed box office track record.
However, in the USA, Mad Square is expected to dominate, leveraging the strong MAD brand value. The film has already posted impressive advance bookings, though its domestic success will depend on reviews and word-of-mouth.
Rounding out the weekend, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan makes his return with Sikandar, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.
Releasing on Sunday, the film is expected to create a strong impact, especially in Hyderabad and North America, posing serious competition to the Telugu releases from Monday onward.
