The Sankranti weekend is poised for a thrilling showdown with several Telugu films, most notably, the highly anticipated Mahesh Babu-starrer Guntur Kaaram directed by Trivikram Srinivas and the mythological superhero film HanuMan . This Sankranti is set to usher in excitement at the Telugu box office, with multiple films competing for the audience’s attention, including Guntur Kaaram, HanuMan, Saindhav, and Naa Saami Ranga.
Guntur Kaaram’s Spectacular Start
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Guntur Kaaram has already created waves by selling advance tickets worth nearly Rs 25 crore for its opening day in India alone. This impressive figure suggests that Mahesh Babu’s Sankranti release is well on its way to achieving a career-best debut.
HanuMan’s Entry
In contrast, HanuMan has managed to sell advance tickets worth Rs 3 crore so far. It’s important to note that late last year, Prabhas-starrer Salaar exceeded expectations by raking in a staggering Rs 90 crore on its opening day in India. Salaar has since gone on to accumulate over Rs 400 crore in India and an impressive Rs 700 crore globally. While Salaar’s success spanned across various regions in the country, Guntur Kaaram is primarily expected to draw its audience from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film has already sold over Rs 10 crore worth of advance tickets in Andhra Pradesh, with an additional Rs 10 crore from Telangana. The film’s official social media accounts have even reported a preview gross of $1.3 million in the US, equivalent to Rs 10 crore. In comparison, Salaar had grossed $2.5 million in Thursday previews, ultimately earning $5.5 million during its opening weekend.
Mahesh Babu’s Previous Hits and Upcoming Projects
Mahesh Babu’s previous film, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, was a box office hit, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in global revenue. However, his biggest blockbuster to date remains Sarileru Neekevvaru, which was released during the same period in 2020 and grossed a whopping Rs 260 crore worldwide, with an impressive Rs 45 crore on its opening day in India.
The excitement continues to build around Mahesh Babu as he gears up for potentially the biggest film of his career, an ambitious globe-trotting adventure movie directed by SS Rajamouli. This project serves as the director’s follow-up to the highly anticipated RRR.
With Guntur Kaaram’s remarkable advance ticket sales and the Sankranti weekend frenzy, the Telugu box office is set for an electrifying start to the new year, promising thrilling clashes and record-breaking performances.
