With just one day to its grand release, Thandel is already making waves at the box office. Advance sales for the film have been remarkable with good demand coming in from all-important regions. Fans in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Bangalore have been impatiently booking tickets to ensure a good opening.
Advance bookings of films usually predict its relative success and, in the case of Thandel, it is turning out to be a crowd puller. Advance sales have grossed ₹94 lakh in Telangana and ₹56 lakh gross in Andhra Pradesh, while Bangalore adds another ₹15 lakh gross. The overall India numbers stand at ₹1.6 crore advanced sales excluding the blocked seats already. It could be a high-anticipated film that will probably go for a blockbuster opening.
Buzz around Thandel is one of the reasons why business is good in Thandel. The pre-release promotional campaign was exciting, with the trailer and songs doing well to create immense curiosity among the viewers. The star value attached to the project has worked well, bringing the audience members into cinema halls. The action narration and gripping performances by the team have created just the right kind of pre-release hype.
Moreover, the film is getting a good support from the popularity of its star hero. All his previous films have been commercially successful, and his fans are looking forward to seeing him in this film also. The producers have not left any stone unturned to reach out to everyone through effective promotional activities.
Regional Breakdown of Advance Sales
Telangana – ₹94 Lakhs Gross
Telangana has been the biggest market for Thandel in terms of advance bookings. The state has always been a stronghold for South Indian cinema, and this time is no different. The demand for tickets in Hyderabad and other major cities is exceptionally high. Single-screen theaters and multiplexes alike have reported near-full occupancy in advance bookings, signaling a powerful opening day.
Andhra Pradesh – ₹56 Lakhs Gross
Andhra Pradesh is a powerful contributor in opening box office collection for Thandel. Gross in pre-sales across the state have been very impressive at ₹56 lakh. There has been quite a great advance booking scenario here in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Guntur, ensuring good occupancy rates for the first day.
Bangalore – ₹15 Lakhs Gross
Bangalore, though a non-Telugu-speaking city, has registered impressive numbers with ₹15 lakh gross in advance sales. It reflects the growth of fan-following for South Indian cinema beyond the traditional markets. The appeal of the film, along with the growing Telugu-speaking audiences in the city, has resulted in solid bookings.
What These Numbers Indicate for the Opening Day
Advance sales have an important role in estimating the opening-day performance of a film. Thandel’s figures seem to indicate that this movie would very well do on its opening day at the box office. Considering the trend, the movie may well be through ₹10 crore mark alone in the Telugu states on its opening day.
Word-of-mouth and audience reactions would form the crux of collections on the first day. The film will just keep getting stronger with positive reviews. Advance sales are extremely high, and this indicates that the film has already garnered a sizeable percentage of its revenues. This is not going to exert much pressure on walk-in ticket sales.
Can Thandel Cross ₹100 Crore?
At current rates, Thandel might turn out to be a film in the ₹100 crore club, by its end of its very first week. Several big time hits had taken place during this recent time for Telugu cinemas and might very well repeat a story.
If the film is successful during the opening days, more shows and screens can be added to cope with the demand. The appeal of the film to family audiences and the young will be essential in sustaining the momentum beyond the first weekend.
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Conclusion
With just a day to go, Thandel is already a hot topic in trade circles. The film’s impressive advance sales prove that excitement is at its peak. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Bangalore have shown strong numbers, setting the stage for a grand release.
Now that the countdown has begun, all eyes are on the first-day box office collection. If audience response matches the current enthusiasm, Thandel could be on its way to becoming one of the biggest hits of the year.
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