Guntur Kaaram is the only big star film this Sankranti, but it’s clashing with multiple other films that could surprise at any moment upon release.
In a way, being the only big film waters down the hype that is always associated with clashes between two big films.
When it comes to the U.S. premiere, Guntur Kaaram will be seen as a much bigger film than regular commercial films because of the hero-director combination. Mahesh is always a U.S. favorite, and Trivikram is known for being the favorite director among NRIs. Even his small film ‘A Aa’ in 2016 collected close to $2.5 million.
Now, imagine when Trivikram is collaborating with Mahesh Babu; how much should Guntur Kaaram make?
The expectations are definitely high. Looking at advance bookings, we’re expecting around a $1.5 million premiere, which is a very good start.
The break-even figure for Guntur Kaaram is about $4 million, so the film needs to go beyond $5 million to be deemed a hit film.
If Guntur Kaaram gains unanimous blockbuster praise, there’s no looking back. Otherwise, even though the other films are smaller, they dent Guntur Kaaram’s collection when the reception is average.
Other films like Hanuman have the potential to surpass $1 million with unanimous positive reception. Other senior star films like Saindhav and Naa Saami Ranga also have half-a-million potential with positive reception. It can go even higher if the content is really strong.
Overall, Guntur Kaaram has everything going for it: no clash with big stars, a huge U.S. release. All that the film needs is unanimous positive talk, not just content that will work due to seasonal advantage. Let’s see.
