Prince Mahesh Babu's Maharshi has done a pre release business Rs.100 crores. The film, however, collected Rs.93.94 crores at the end of its 18 days run. The film's theatrical business is said to have closed in most of the areas. As such, it appears the film is unlikely to reach break even. Following is the list of pre release business and 18 days share of Maharshi.
AREA PRE BIZ 18 DAYS SHARE
NIZAM 24.00 27.67
CEDED 12.60 8.95
NELLORE 2.90 2.56
KRISHNA 6.00 5.33
GUNTUR 7.70 7.42
VIZAG 9.60 9.41
EAST GODAVARI 7.20 6.69
WEST GODAVARI 6.00 5.41
AP & TS 76.00 73.44
KARNATAKA, ROI 10.00 10.50
OVERSEAS 14.00 10.00
WW BUSINESS 100.00 93.94