Despite having to face many obstacles prior to its release, Suriya’s Kanguva has emerged as a grand box office success in the Telugu states, when compared to most of the blockbuster films like Amaran, The Goat, and Vettaiyan which snatched the show from opening day advance sales. Currently, Kanguva has already collected an amount of Rs. 2.55 crore in advance bookings alone in the Telugu market, comprising all the blocked seat sales, and would surely go on to become an absolute box office hit.
Telugu States Advance Bookings: The Deets
Advance bookings are one good indicator of the prospects for any big release in town. For Kanguva, advance sales have been remarkable. Advance bookings seem good in the Telugu states, and here’s how it compares to the rest:
Advance Bookings Gross: Rs. 2.55 crore for Kanguva, considering that film has had advance pre-release issues affecting it.
Comparison to Competitors: The film, as of now, has also way past the Telugu pre-bookings of other highly awaited films in Telugu, Amaran, The Goat, and Vettaiyan. It is an obvious indication that the fans are in for a treat.
The figures will be impressive, considering Kanguva was not expected to run this high advance sales initially due to several pre-release issues. Nonetheless, because of the eagerness to watch Suriya in his new character, the momentum of the film picked up very fast.
Kanguva vs. Indian 2: Which of the two will emerge victorious?
Among the dubbed films, Indian 2 is at the number one position this year regarding advance bookings. It collected a whopping Rs. 5.1 crore. However, Kanguva is still short of it. According to industry sources, with ideal conditions prevailing, it would have comfortably crossed the Rs. 5 crore mark. All these alongside competitive releases, schedule adjustments, etc., have impacted it from getting maximum advance bookings.
Yet, 400+ shows in Hyderabad are still yet to open, and Kanguva will still have an opportunity to rush a significant advance sale. With more theaters and showtimes coming online, the film’s overall booking number may inch closer to those it collects on Indian 2.
Hyderabad’s Expectation: Shows set to open 400+
Hyderabad is a significant market for Telugu cinema, and interest in Kanguva, even as the film fully opens for advance booking, seems keen. With 400-plus shows still yet to go live for booking, the final pre-release number is likely to move upwards. Hyderabad audiences are particularly devoted to Telugu cinema and big-ticket releases, and a volume of shows yet to release indicates demand for films in the city remains strong.
Why Kanguva is a Must-Watch for Telugu Fans
A host of factors are going to ensure that Kanguva, the new Suriya starrer, strikes a chord with the Telugu states: Here are the reasons:
Star Power: The other reason for which Kanguva could turn out exciting for the fans is because Suriya enjoys a humongous fan base all throughout South India. Theirs is a name who always command large audiences for their films. For all the youth who watch Suriya, this film would be awaited heavily, and his presence is enough to create an adequate stir.
The production values have been quite impressive, coupled with a good storyline that promises action and drama. Visuals, soundtrack, and direction of the film had earned high praise in the previews and added an attraction to the film.
Edge Over Competitors: Kanguva does not come as an easy money bag run for other film releases in this segment. Kanguva has sold at an impressive rate so far and fans would prefer a Suriya-starrer like Kanguva over other movies.
Box Office Expectations from Kanguva Industry
Kanguva would do well over its opening weekend if it gets good initial reviews. Advance bookings for Kanguva have been something to look forward to, but much still depends on how the film is received in critical markets such as Hyderabad, where the ticket sales are likely to shoot up with the opening of remaining shows.
Industry trackers will monitor how much box office Kanguva can amass to see if such an early pace can be sustained. Given that it is unlikely to match the quality of Indian 2, there’s every possibility Kanguva will go on to turn out to be one of the best releases of the year for Telugu states.
What next for Kanguva?
As Kanguva is all set for release, it has already fixed a high bar for the upcoming Telugu films. Given the hype created by the fans and the massive pre-release figures in major areas, the film will be well placed to ride through the current wave it has created.
If Kanguva maintains the high multiplex occupancy through weekend days and thereon triggers positive word of mouth, then it may sustain beyond opening weekend. It can go long with the performance of Suriya as well as the production quality of the film and strength of its storyline. The conclusions must be based on this.
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Conclusion: A Promising Start for Kanguva
Despite a few hurdles, Kanguva has proved to be resilient with its impressive advance sales that resonated the popularity. There’s no doubt that fans are ready to welcome Suriya’s new cinematic venture as Kanguva has regained all those places ahead of Amaran, The Goat, and Vettaiyan in advance bookings in the Telugu states. As more show timings are likely to be released shortly in Hyderabad, Kanguva is well off for successful opening and might change the course of standard running Telugu films this year.
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