Nandamuri Balakrishna had high hopes for Daaku Maharaaj, anticipating another blockbuster after the film received a fairly decent response, especially following the massive failure of Game Changer. The movie opened with strong collections both domestically and in the USA.
However, what Balakrishna did not foresee was the overwhelming success of Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which significantly hampered the prospects of Daaku Maharaaj.
Analyzing the Sankranthi box office collections across all major regions—Telangana, Andhra, Rayalaseema, and the USA—it's evident that Daaku Maharaaj suffered greatly due to the dominance of Venkatesh's film.
There are even doubts about whether the film has managed to break even in Rayalaseema, while in the Ceded region, it still has a long way to go to reach profitability.
In contrast, Sankranthiki Vasthunam has turned profitable across all regions and emerged as the first choice among moviegoers.
Ultimately, "Victory" Venkatesh has successfully outperformed the "Unstoppable" Balayya, leaving Daaku Maharaaj struggling at the box office.
