Bhola Shankar is the biggest debacle in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s career. The veteran actor has been working without breaks from a long time. Chiranjeevi will undergo a knee surgery very soon after which he will take a break. He would have to take rest for almost two months after the surgery. Chiranjeevi too wants to take a break from work as he worked without major breaks. He will work with Kalyan Krishna in his next film and an announcement is expected on August 22nd on Chiranjeevi’s birthday. There are lot of speculations about the film and an official announcement would clear the air.
Bhola Shankar has a poor opening Day – Day1 Worldwide Collections
Bhola Shankar has a very poor opening Worldwide as the film has collected a distributor share of 17.50 Cr (15.5 Cr excluding GST). The film has a very poor opening, to say the least. Starting from Noon Shows where the film has opened with low numbers it has dropped for Matinees. Evening & Second shows were driven by advances. Word of mouth is very poor for the film and will struggle to do even a 30cr share in its full run.
Below are the area-wise Shares
(All below area-wise numbers are excluding GST and the total GST inclusive number is reported in brackets)
Area | 5 Days Collections | 3 Days Collections | 2 Days Collections | Day 1 Collections | worldwide Pre-release business |
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Nizam | 5.87 Cr | 5.53 Cr | 4.80 Cr | 3.80 Cr | 22 Cr (Valued) |
Ceeded | 3.08 Cr | 2.85 Cr | 2.25 Cr | 1.75 Cr | 12 Cr (NRA) |
UA | 2.73 Cr | 2.5 Cr | 2 Cr | 1.55 Cr | 9.5 Cr (NRA) |
Guntur | 2.33 Cr | 2.25 Cr | 1.98Cr | 1.75 Cr | 6 Cr (Valued) |
East | 1.93 Cr | 1.81 Cr | 1.51Cr | 1.3 Cr | 6 Cr (Valued) |
Krishna | 1.33 Cr | 1.24 Cr | 1.02Cr | 0.85 Cr | 4.8 Cr (Valued) |
West | 2.23 Cr | 2.13 Cr | 2 Cr | 1.85 Cr | 4.8 Cr (NRA) |
Nellore | 1.13 Cr | 1.05 Cr | 0.86Cr | 0.73 Cr | 3 Cr |
AP/TS | 20.63 Cr (23.11 Cr including GST) | 19.36 Cr (21.65 Cr including GST) | 16.42 Cr (18.30 Cr including GST) | 13.58 Cr (15.05 Cr including GST) | 68.1 Cr (60 Cr excluding GST) |
ROI | 1.45 Cr | 1.30 Cr | 0.95Cr | 0.6 Cr | 5 Cr |
OS | 1.95 Cr | 1.95Cr | 1.9Cr | 1.7 Cr | 6 Cr |
Worldwide Share | 24.03 Cr (26.51 Cr including GST) | 22.61 Cr (24.90 Cr including GST) | 19.27 Cr (21.15 Cr including GST) | 15.88 Cr (17.35 Cr including GST) | |
Worldwide Rights | 79 Cr (including GST) | 79 Cr (including GST) | 79 Cr (including GST) | 79 Cr (including GST) | 79.1 Cr (71 excluding GST) |
Chiranjeevi’s Dilemma Deepens with Bhola Shankar’s Mixed Reception
The release of Bhola Shankar today has ushered in a wave of mixed-to-negative feedback, adding another layer of uncertainty for megastar Chiranjeevi.
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After making a triumphant comeback with Valtheru Veerayya, Chiranjeevi now finds himself grappling with confusion due to his recent endeavor, Bhola Shankar. Chiranjeevi’s re-entry into movies, following his departure from the political scene, was marked by the cautious selection of “Khaidi Number 150,” a safe commercial project that proved successful. However, his experimentation with Sairaa movie didn’t yield the desired results. Subsequently, Koratala Siva’s Acharya, which deviated from Chiranjeevi’s usual style of entertainment and even lacked a prominent female lead, emerged as one of the major setbacks in his career. Yet, Valtheru Veerayya, a conventional film with a predictable plotline, struck a chord with the audience and reaffirmed that they were eager for Chiranjeevi to deliver the tried-and-true masala entertainers.
However, the release of Bhola Shankar has seemingly disrupted Chiranjeevi’s calculations, throwing him into uncertainty once again. Industry analysts suggest that this movie might have compounded his dilemma regarding the scripts he should consider for future projects.
While audiences aren’t averse to formulaic films as long as they provide entertainment, it’s worth noting that movies with innovative narratives tend to leave a more lasting impact. Chiranjeevi’s choice of projects post-Bhola Shankar will undoubtedly be under scrutiny, as fans and critics await his next move.
Chiranjeevi’s Bhola Shankar USA Premiers Today
The much-awaited wholesome family entertainer “Bholaa Shankar,” starring Megastar Chiranjeevi, is set to premiere today in the USA, with Prathyangira Cinemas releasing it in a grand way in the territory. This is going to be one of the biggest releases for Chiranjeevi.
Although brother-sister bonding is a major attraction, the movie directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by Anil Sunkara of AK Entertainments will consist of all the elements one would expect in a Chiranjeevi starrer. While Keerthy Suresh played Chiranjeevi’s sister, Tamannah Bhatia, and Sushanth will be seen in other important roles.
The movie is carrying a strong buzz, before its release, thanks to a humongous response for songs, teaser, and trailer. The makers have been promoting the movie aggressively for the last few days.
Pre-sales are exceptional for the movie which is expected to perform wonders at the overseas box office for hilarious entertainment, a good dose of family emotions, and intense action elements promised through promos.
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Undavalli’s masterful counter did more damage to YSRCP
The recent exchange of words between Chiranjeevi and the YSRCP leaders has ignited a fervent debate in Telugu states. However, masterful counter of Ex member of parliament Undavalli Arun Kumar seems to have done more damage to the YSRCP . Here’s a closer look at the situation.
It is widely known that during the 200-day celebration of “Valtheru Veeraiya,” Chiranjeevi shared an advice directed at YSRCP leaders. He urged them to prioritize developmental pursuits over snubbing the Telugu Film industry. However, this statement of Chiranjeevi was met with criticism and reproach from the YSRCP camp. YSRCP leaders like Gudivada Amarnath, Perni Nani, Kodali Nani, Botsa, Kottu, and Roja voiced their disagreement with varying degrees of fervor. Some used derogatory words indirectly aimed at the Megastar. Roja even issued a challenge to Chiranjeevi, suggesting his return to politics if he intended to engage in political discussions . However, such a retort holds little weight considering the fundamental democratic right of free expression. The YSRCP leaders even attempted to corner Chiranjeevi by reminding the public of his role as a union minister during the tumultuous Andhra Pradesh bifurcation.
Although a few leaders, including Ganta Sreenivas and Kothapalli Subbarayudu, who were associated with Chiranjeevi during the PRP era, rallied in support, their voices seemed subdued amidst the more vociferous YSRCP members. The common people , particularly those active on social media platforms, rallied around Chiranjeevi and posed pertinent questions to YSRCP leaders, mirroring the concerns raised by the megastar. Still , Chiranjeevi’s supporters believed that these counterarguments failed to make a resounding impact against the sharp remarks of loud mouthed YSRCP leaders.
In this context, Undavalli’s press conference marked a pivotal turning point. Revered for his balanced assessments, Undavalli has previously acknowledged the achievements of Jagan, Pawan, and even CBN. His endorsement of Chiranjeevi’s stance further underscored the gravity of the matter. He affirmed, “Chiranjeevi’s words carry sincerity. He played a pivotal role in securing the status of Hyderabad as a joint capital for an entire decade. Expressing dissent against one’s own government while serving as a union minister is no small feat, and Chiranjeevi displayed courage in doing so. Now, with a lack of political power, he is advocating for the government’s commitment to special status and other rightful promises.” Undavalli also reminded that the “Telugu Film Industry” may be a small bird, but not the Megastar.
Undavalli’s well-considered and insightful perspective resonated deeply with neutral people who were just following the issue without supporting Chiranjeevi or YSRCP. Political observers believing that Undavalli’s press meet in support of Chiranjeevi caused more damage to YSRCP than all other counter arguments put together.
AP Government has a shock for Bhola Shankar Team
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Bhola Shankar is hitting the screens on August 11th and the distributors of Andhra Pradesh applied for price hike in the state for a week. Megastar’s recent comments on AP government did not go well with them and the government of AP rejected the permission for price hike. Bhola Shankar will have to release with regular prices. The advance sales will open this night across AP with regular prices. The distributors of AP are disappointed with the decision of the government.
Bhola Shankar is sold for record prices and the film is hitting the screens on August 11th. Meher Ramesh is the director and AK Entertainment are the producers. AP government granted ticket hike for all the recent Telugu films including BRO.
Anil Ravipudi to direct one more Star Actor?
Successful director Anil Ravipudi is currently busy with Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari which is slated for Dasara release. The latest buzz in the t T Town says that Anil Ravipudi will soon direct Megastar Chiranjeevi. The film is said to be an out-and-out entertainer with Anil’s entertainment. A formal meeting between Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi took place recently. Anil Ravipudi will work on the script and he would narrate it to Megastar after the release of Bhagavanthi Kesari.
Top producer Dil Raju will produce this prestigious project and the film will start next year after Megastar completes his current projects. An official announcement is expected to be made after Anil Ravipudi narrates the script to Megastar. Chiranjeevi is done with the shoot of Bhola Shankar and he will work with Kalyan Krishna and Vasishta in his upcoming films.
AP Distributors tensed of Megastar’s comments
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Bhola Shankar is heading for release on August 11th across the globe. Few days before the release of the film, Chiranjeevi took a dig on AP government. He said that the government should focus on governance instead of staying focused on the remunerations of the stars. His comments went viral in no time and several leaders of AP responded to the comments. The makers of Bhola Shankar applied for special shows and price hikes in Andhra Pradesh.
The AP distributors are worried if the government grants permission at this time after Megastar’s comments. The GO was expected to be out yesterday but there is no update. The advance sales for the film are yet to be opened as there is a confusion about the price hike. The advance bookings are open in Telangana and other territories. For now, there is a tensed atmosphere in AP. Bhola Shankar is the remake of Vedhalam and it is directed by Meher Ramesh. AK Entertainments are the producers.
Meher Ramesh calls Vedhalam Cringe
Megastar Chiranjeevi will be seen in the remake of Vedhalam and the film titled Bhola Shankar is set for release on August 11th. When the trailer of the film was out, a section of the audience called the trailer cringe. During the promotional interviews, Meher Ramesh responded about it. He said that Vedhalam is ten times cringed and he said that they have made enough changes for the Telugu version of the film. He also said that Bhola Shankar is a proper commercial film and it would be a treat for everyone.
Bhola Shankar features Chiranjeevi, Tamannaah and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles. Meher Ramesh is making his comeback as director after 12 years. AK Entertainments are the producers. Mahati Swara Sagar scored the music. Megastar and his team is currently promoting the film.
Gharana Mogudu, Gang Leader, Bholaa Shankar: Meher
Team Bholaa Shankar has been promoting the movie aggressively, as the movie is set for release this week. The film starring megastar Chiranjeevi was directed by Meher Ramesh and it also features Keerthy Suresh, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sushanth.
Meher Ramesh says Bholaa Shankar will have elements for all sections of audiences. “Brother-sister sentiment is the major highlight of the movie, though it will have action and drama. Though it is a remake, we made sufficient changes to suit the image of Chiranjeevi. It used to be like a picnic, as Annayya used to be on friendly terms with everyone.”
The director says there is Chiranjeevi mark entertainment throughout the movie. “Bholaa Shankar will be in the commercial meter of Rowdy Alludu, Gharana Mogudu and Gang Leader. It will have all the elements one would expect in a Chiranjeevi starrer. Fans will enjoy Pawan Kalyan’s mannerisms imitated by Chiranjeevi.”
The movie is up for release on August 11th.
Jailer heat on Bhola Shankar
Superstar Rajinikanth will test his luck with Jailer and the film is hitting the screens during the Independence Day weekend. Jailer trailer caught everyone’s attention. His fans are pretty confident that Jailer would mark a perfect comeback for Superstar. The pre-release sales for Jailer are exceptional all over. The film is expected to open with a bang in Tamil Nadu, Overseas and in the Telugu states.
All the shows are fast filling or sold out. The early predictions say that Jailer would impact Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Bhola Shankar. If the word of mouth is positive for Jailer, the film will give a tough competition for Bhola Shankar across the Telugu states. The pre-release sales of Jailer across Telugu states are very impressive. Akshay Kumar’s Oh My God and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 are the other films hitting the screens during the same weekend.
Jailer is an action-packed entertainer directed by Nelson. Tamannaah played the heroine in Jailer.
Megastar about picking up Remakes
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s next film in Bhola Shankar, the remake of Tamil super hit film Vedhalam. During the pre-release event of the film, Chiranjeevi responded about picking up remakes. “There is a discussion about taking up remakes. There is nothing wrong in doing remakes if the content is strong. I decided to remake Vedhalam as I wanted to take the content of the film to the Telugu audience. Most of the films are available on OTT platforms but Vedhalam is not on any digital platform and most of the audience did not watch the film” told Megastar.
He also said that he loved Vedhalam and decided to go ahead with the remake. Meher Ramesh directed this mass entertainer and Keerthy Suresh played Chiranjeevi’s sister. Tamannaah is the heroine and AK Entertainments are the producers. Bhola Shankar is slated for August 11th release across the globe.