Sai Dharam Tej – V.V.Vinayak’s Intelligent has been sold for huge rates all over. Worldwide theatrical rights of the film including expenses are valued at 28 Cr. Hero’s highest collected film date is supreme with a worldwide distributor share of little over 24 cr.
Below are the area wise prices
| Nizam | 6.30Cr Valued |
| Ceeded | 5.40Cr |
| Andhra | 13.5Cr ratio |
| AP/TS | 25.20Cr |
| ROI | 1.30Cr |
| All India | 26.50Cr |
| USA | Own Release |
After scoring a success for last year Diwali, Ravi Teja is back with another mass entertainer Touch Chesi Choodu which is directed by a Debutante Vikram Sirikonda. The film is scheduled for release tomorrow clashing with Naga Shourya’s Chalo. Worldwide theatrical rights of the film including expenses are valued at 27.50 Cr. Raja The Great had collected 30.80 cr Last year.
Nizam – 7.20 Cr
Ceeded – 4.05 Cr
Andhra – 10 Cr
Rest Of India – 1.95 Cr
Overseas – 2 Cr valued
Theatrical worldwide – 25.20 Cr
Agnyaathavaasi becomes 5th South Indian film to rake over 150 Cr Pre – Release Business. Previous films were Baahubali1, Kabali , Baahubali2 & Spyder. What makes Agnyaathavaasi special is that it has achieved this from Telugu Version & Hindi Satellite Dub whereas films like Baahubali1, Kabali & Spyder achieved with dub version release. It is also second highest for any Tollywood film.
Theatrical rights of the film including Expenses will be around 128 Cr. Only Baahubali1 & Baahubali2 have collected that much shares in Tollywood till date.
| Nizam | 29Cr |
| Ceeded | 16.20Cr |
| UA | 11.70 Cr |
| Guntur | 9 Cr |
| East | 8.1 Cr |
| Krishna | 7 Cr |
| West | 6.75 Cr |
| Nellore | 4.05 Cr |
| AP/TS | 91.80 Cr |
| Karnataka +TN+North India | 11.70 Cr |
| Overseas | 19 Cr |
| Worldwide | 122.50 Cr |
| Satellite | 32 Cr |
| Audio | 2 Cr |
| Total | 156.50 Cr |
Below are the area wise rights
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 8.50 Cr valued |
| Ceded | 4.20 Cr |
| Andhra | 12.80 Cr ratio |
| Rest of India | 2 Cr |
| Overseas | 3.5 Cr |
| Total Worldwide | 31 Cr |
Nani – Venu Sriram’s MCA is set for grand release tomorrow in huge number of screens as it will be taking the advantage of movie vacuum and be played for many of them for a single day. Theatrical rights of the film are valued for 32 Cr including expenses which is highest ever for the hero. It is set for a huge opening but will face competition in the form of Hello from second day.
Below are the area wise rights :
| Nizam | 8.5 Cr valued |
| Ceeded | 4 Cr |
| Andhra | 12 Cr ratio |
| Rest of India | 1.9 Cr |
| Overseas | 3.5 Cr |
| Total Worldwide | 29.90 Cr |
After being postponed from September 1st, Jawaan is gearing up for release tomorrow. The film is partially funded by Dil Raju and thus he is releasing the film in Nizam,Uttarandhra and Krishna districts. Valued domestic theatrical rights of the film including Expenses are around 19cr. The makers are going for an own release in overseas but there ain’t be any valuation price as the hero hasn’t established his market there.
Below are the area wise prices
| Nizam | 5.40 Cr |
| Ceeded | 3 Cr |
| Andhra | 7.5 Cr ratio |
| AP/TS | 15.90 Cr |
| ROI | 1.10 Cr |
| All India | 17 Cr |
| USA | Own release |
Gopichand’s much delayed film Oxygen is gearing up for release tomorrow. Hero is in a bad phase as he has tasted hat-trick failures in the form of Jil, Soukhyam and gautham nanda. Industry buzz is that a special screening was held few days back to some distributors and they have bought the rights either in Advance basis or NRA basis after watching it. Outside buzz is very low for the film as it is postponed several times. Including Prints & Publicity expenses, domestic theatrical rights of the film are valued at 14 Cr.
Below are the area wise prices
| Area | Prices |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 3.60 Cr |
| Ceded | 2.25 Cr |
| Andhra | 5.55 Cr |
| AP and TS | 11.40 Cr |
| ROI | 0.80 Cr |
| Total India | 12.20 Cr |
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi is gearing up for release tomorrow and is been sold for reasonable prices. The Hero-Director duo have earlier worked for Nenu Sailaja and it was a Super hit with a distributor share of over 20cr. Worldwide theatrical rights including expenses can be valued for 22.50 Cr.
Below are the area wise prices
| Nizam | 6 Cr valued |
| Ceded | 3.1 Cr |
| Andhra | 7.5 Cr ratio |
| AP/TS | 16.60 Cr |
| ROI | 1.40 Cr |
| Overseas | 2.50 Cr |
| Total Worldwide | 20.50 Cr |
After a long two years gap Ravi Teja is coming with Raja The Great which is scheduled for release tomorrow. Theatricals rights of the film including Expenses are valued at 32Cr. This is the highest pre-business for the hero and none of his film hasn’t collected more than 30 cr.
| Nizam | 8.5 Cr |
| Ceeded | 4.5 Cr |
| UA | 3 Cr |
| Guntur | 2.25 Cr |
| East | 2 Cr |
| Krishna | 1.90 Cr |
| West | 1.62 Cr |
| Nellore | 1.08 Cr |
| AP/TS | 24.45 Cr |
| Karnataka +North India | 2.3 Cr |
| Overseas | 2.0 Cr |
| Theatrical Worldwide | 29.15 Cr |
Raju Gari Gadhi 2 is gearing up for the release tomorrow. Part 1 was a Blockbuster on ROI basis as it had collected 3 times of investments with a distributor share of over 9Cr. But as the second part features bigger star cast like Nagarjuna, Samantha it’s been made on more budget and sold for a bit high prices. Nizam is an own release by producers through Global. So is the valued price.
Below are the area wise prices
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 6.3 Cr valued |
| Ceded | 3.6 Cr |
| Andhra | 9 Cr ratio |
| AP and TS | 18.9 Cr |
| ROI | 1.70 Cr |
| Total India | 20.60 Cr |
NTR’s Jai Lava Kusa becomes sixth film in the history of Tollywood to rake a pre-release business of over 100cr and first for the hero . Baahubali, Sadaar Gabbar Singh, Katamarayudu, Baahubali2 , Spyder have done this earlier. It is a super profitable venture for producers as it was wrapped up in less than 30cr.
The film has to emerge as All Top4 Earner for the buyers to be in Safe Zone. NTR’s last release Janatha Garage stood at Top3 by the end of it’s run.
| Nizam | 18 Cr |
| Ceeded | 13 Cr |
| UA | 8 Cr |
| Guntur | 7.2 Cr |
| East | 5.75 Cr |
| Krishna | 5.4 Cr |
| West | 4.5 Cr |
| Nellore | 3.05 Cr |
| AP/TS | 64.9 Cr |
| Karnataka + TN+North India | 9.7 Cr |
| Overseas | 8.0 Cr |
| Theatrical Worldwide | 82.6 Cr |
| Satellite,Digital | 25 Cr |
| Audio | 1.4 Cr |
| Worldwide | 109.0 Cr |
Naga Chaitanya’s Yudham Sharanam is gearing up for release tomorrow. The film is an own release in Nizam & Ceeded while few areas like Guntur (1.40 Cr mg) , Nellore (0.63 Cr MG) are sold in Andhra which means a ratio of 7Cr. Compared to Ra Randoi Veduka Chudham pre release business is less as budget is relatively low and riding wholly on the name of hero
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 5.4 Cr valued |
| Ceded | 2.5 Cr valued |
| Andhra | 7 Cr ratio |
| AP and TS | 14.9 Cr |
| ROI | 1.3 Cr |
| Total | 16.2 Cr |
When Mahesh Babu and AR Murugadoss collaborated for a film, it was expected to create hype in business circles and do huge business. Buoyed by the expanded market and widened reach of Telugu cinema post ‘Baahubali’ franchise, SPYder seems to have lived up to the expectations as far as pre-release business is concerned.
SPYder has become the only 4th South Indian film to do 150 Cr Pre-Release Business including non-theatrical rights. Earlier Baahubali, Rajinikanth’s Kabali and Baahubali2 have achieved this feat.
The high-tech action thriller raked in over 120 Cr from the worldwide theatrical rights. This amount is a crore more or less to the money pumped in by the producers to make the film on a grand scale. The 35 Cr recovered through Satellite and Audio rights is the profit of the producers.
Below is the territory-wise break-up of distribution deals:
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 20 Cr |
| Ceded | 12 Cr ratio |
| UA | 8.1 Cr |
| Guntur | 7.2 Cr |
| East | 6 Cr |
| Krishna | 5.4 Cr |
| West | 5.04 Cr |
| Nellore | 2.9 Cr |
| AP and TS | 66.6 Cr |
| Karnataka | 10.80 Cr |
| Kerala | 1.26 Cr |
| TN | 17 Cr |
| North | 1 Cr valued |
| Overseas | 23 Cr |
| Worldwide | 119.7 Cr |
| Satellite | 33 Cr |
| Audio | 2 Cr |
| Total | 154.7 Cr |
The deals for non-Telugu language rights are next only to “Baahubali 2” for a Bilingual film. Coming to the Telugu states, the deals are not so record-breaking. In comparison, the films starring Pawan Kalyan have done better business. Since the film seems to be high on intelligence, buyers of the Telugu states haven’t invested huge fearing the film may not do wonders in B,C centres.
Popular dubbing artiste-cum-actor Ravi Shankar, younger brother of Sai Kumar, has dubbed for the villain character essayed by SJ Suryah. SPYder has a crisp runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, 5 minutes extra for titles. Pre-release event will be held on 15th of this month. September 27 is the D Day.
NBK – Puri Jagannadh’s Paisa Vasool worldwide theatrical rights has been sold for 32.4 cr. This is 2nd highest pre-business for the hero and two of his films Legend, gautamiputra Satakarni have collcted more than this. The film has been made up on 41 cr budget and adding another 14 cr from Satellite, Digital and Audio Rights, the producer has a table profit of 5cr.
| Nizam | 8.1 Cr Valued |
| Ceeded | 6.3 Cr |
| UA+Guntur | 6 Cr |
| East | 2.25 Cr |
| Krishna | 2 Cr |
| West | 2 Cr |
| Nellore | 1.35 Cr |
| AP/TS | 28 Cr |
| Karnataka | 2.20 Cr |
| TN+North India | 0.4 Cr Valued |
| Overseas | 1.80 Cr |
| Worldwide | 32.4 Cr |
All excluding Prints & Publicity Costs
Ajith’s Vivekam is gearing up for the release tomorrow and has closed it’s business in all areas of Telugu states. It was initially bought by Vamshidhar creations for 4.5 cr and sold to individual distributors for 5.45 Cr which means a table profit of nearly 1 Cr. This is highest pre-business for the hero and is carrying good buzz among the audience.
Below are the area wise prices
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 1.3 Cr |
| Ceded | 1.2 Cr |
| UA | 0.7 Cr |
| Guntur | 0.6 Cr |
| East | 0.5 Cr |
| Krishna | 0.5 Cr |
| West | 0.4 Cr |
| Nellore | 0.25 Cr |
| AP and TS | 5.45 Cr |
Gopichand – Sampath Nandi’s Gautham Nanda has made a very good pre-release business. It has been sold for 19.70 Cr all over India which is highest for the hero. Online bookings are considerably slow for the film.
Below are the area wise prices
Nizam : 5.5 Cr
Ceeded : 3.6 Cr
Andhra : 8.9 Cr
AP/TS : 18 Cr
ROI : 1.70 Cr
Total India : 19.70 Cr
Ninnu Kori is 2nd release for the hero Nani this year and it is coming after a Superhit Nenu Local. The film is having good advance online as it is already topping all India Bookmyshow charts. Worldwide theatrical rights of the film are sold for 21.40 Cr excluding expenses which is highest for hero sans Eega. Including expenses the rights are valued for 23.5 Cr.
Below are the area wise rights
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Andhra and Nizam | 14 Cr |
| Ceded | 2.5 Cr |
| Rest of India | 1.8 Cr |
| Overseas | 3.1 Cr |
| Total Worldwide | 21.40 Cr |
Allu Arjun – Hari Shankar’s Duvvada Jagannadham is gearing up for a massive release this friday in record number of theatres for the hero. The film is also getting very good offers in the form of minimum/Share guarantee’s and hires. Theatrical rights of the film excluding expenses are valued for 77.30 Cr and including those it will be an approx 82 Cr. Only 4 films (Baahubali1,Srimanthudu,Khaidi No.150,Baahubali2) so far have collected more than 80 Cr distributor share.
Below are the area wise prices
| Nizam | 18Cr(Valued) |
| Ceeded | 12Cr |
| UA | 7.70 Cr (valued) |
| Guntur | 6 Cr |
| East | 5.40 Cr |
| West | 4.50 Cr |
| Krishna | 4.50 Cr(valued) |
| Nellore | 2.70 Cr |
| Total AP/TG | 60.80 Cr |
| Rest of india | 8.50 Cr |
| Overseas | 8 Cr |
| Total WW | 77.30 Cr |
Theatrical rights of Varuntej-Srinu Vaitla’s mister have been valued for an approx worldwide. Makers have opted for a through release in some areas on advance basis and some areas have been sold for NRA. The hero hasn’t tasted a single success for far in his career and this should cross the 20cr mark to be his first
Pre-Release rights (Excluding expenses)
| Area | Share |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 4.5 Cr |
| Andhra | 7.5 Cr |
| Ceeded | 3 Cr |
| Karnataka+TN+North India | 1.5 Cr |
| Overseas | 2.7 Cr |
| Total worldwide | 19.2 Cr |
Pawan Kalyan’s Katamarayudu has closed its theatrical pre business worldwide and is gearing up for March 24th release. The film is sold for over 100 Cr thus marking 2nd 100 Cr Pre-Business film for the hero which is an unique feat by any hero in Tollywood. Prabhas has achieved this feat with Baahubali 2 parts but that was obvious for that franchise which was Canned on a huge 250 Cr budget. Khaidi No 150 has missed this 100 Cr pre business mark with Hindi Satellite Dub being not sold as Lyca holds the remake rights. Mahesh Babu is going to cross this mark for the first time with his next film being directed by A.R.Muragadoss.
The film has to emerge as All Time Top 2 Earner ever for the buyers to be in Safe Zone which was the same with Khaidi No 150 released for Sankranthi.
Below are the area wise rights
| Area | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Nizam | 18 Cr |
| Ceeded | 11.70 Cr |
| UA | 8.10 Cr |
| Guntur | 6 Cr |
| East | 5.85 Cr |
| West | 4.60 Cr |
| Krishna | 4.60 Cr |
| Nellore | 2.65 Cr |
| Karnataka+TN+Rest Of India | 9 Cr |
| Overseas | 11.50 Cr |
| Theatrical Worldwide | 82 Cr |
| Satellite | 12.50 Cr |
| Audio+Hindi Dub Satellite+Digital etc | 7.5 Cr (estimated) |
| Total | 102 Cr |
