Chiranjeevi Bets Big on Premieres After Long Gap
Within just 24 hours, the film managed to sell over one lakh tickets on BookMyShow, which is being seen as a very positive sign.;
The Sankranthi box office race is slowly heating up and after the initial buzz around The Raja Saab, attention has now shifted to the much-awaited film starring Chiranjeevi. Even though the final verdict on The Raja Saab will be clear only after the festival weekend, trade circles and fans are already focusing on the grand premieres of Chiranjeevi’s film.
After many years, a Chiranjeevi movie is getting late-night premiere shows a day before release, which itself has created strong excitement. In Telangana, the announcement came a bit late, but ticket sales began smoothly by Sunday morning. In Andhra Pradesh, bookings had already opened earlier, giving the film a good head start.
Within just 24 hours, the film managed to sell over one lakh tickets on BookMyShow, which is being seen as a very positive sign. Trade experts believe these numbers could change significantly depending on the talk that comes out after the premiere shows. Family audiences, who strongly support both Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi, are showing keen interest in this release.
The buzz has increased further with the special cameo appearance of Venkatesh. Popular songs like Meesala Pilla and the energetic hook-step numbers have already become chartbusters. The “Mega Victory” song has been especially well received by fans, helping the film gain strong momentum before release.
In overseas markets too, the film is performing well in advance bookings and is moving close to the one-million-dollar mark. If it reaches that figure by showtime, it will be a big boost for the team.
If the film gets positive word of mouth, theatres are expected to witness a true festival atmosphere. For at least a day, Chiranjeevi will enjoy a clear run at the box office, with many centres allocating a large number of theatres and shows. However, to stand strong against upcoming releases like Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi, Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Naari Naari Naduma Murari, the film needs unanimous positive talk.