Rajinikanth vs Vijay Deverakonda: Who Will Rule The Dasara Box Office?

A leading distributor says that Telugu audience do celebrate Dasara festival at their home towns in a big way, yet may not rush to every film released during this festival. “It could be superstar Rajinikanth or new age star Vijay Devarakonda but the content they are offering is key to decide the Dasara winner, “he adds.

He says the releases begin on Thursday, with two big-ticket films leading the race and two smaller films hoping to benefit from the holiday mood.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is the first major release of the weekend. The film has already crossed one million ticket sales on BookMyShow and is also registering encouraging trends in overseas markets.

However, advance bookings for the Telugu version in Hyderabad have been relatively low, although other areas are showing better trends.

The other big release is Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali, which arrives in theatres on October 16.

It is their first film release after their marriage, adding to the curiosity surrounding the project. Vijay Deverakonda appears confident about the film, but advance bookings and audience interest have so far been modest

He also talk about, two smaller films also looking to make the most of the Dasara holiday season.

Crazy Kalyanam, starring Akhil Raj of Raju Weds Rambai fame, Anupama Parameswaran and Tharun Bhascker, is set to release this Friday.

The film’s trailer has generated some interest, and the makers will be hoping that its content helps it find an audience despite the competition.

Garividi Lakshmi, meanwhile, tells the story of a Burra Katha exponent in Andhra Pradesh. Starring Anandhi and produced by People Media Factory, the film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on Saturday.

We have to wait and see who will emerge winner, he concludes