Appudo Ippudo Eppudo, the latest film starring Nikhil Siddhartha, released quietly on November 8, 2024, without much fanfare or promotion. The romantic drama, directed by Sudheer Varma, features Rukmini Vasanth, a popular Kannada actress, making her Telugu debut. Despite its surprise release, the film failed to generate interest, collecting a meager Rs 70 lakhs in two days.
The film's poor performance is surprising, considering Nikhil Siddhartha's previous box office success. Appudo Ippudo Eppudo's first-day collection was Rs 30 lakhs, followed by Rs 40 lakhs on the second day. This marks the lowest box office collection for a Nikhil Siddhartha film. The film has already been removed from 90% of theaters and is expected to be pulled from remaining screens soon.
Rukmini Vasanth, known for her role in Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati, was underutilized in the film, with her role failing to add much to the narrative. Director Sudheer Varma's fourth consecutive flop raises concerns about his future projects. Nikhil Siddhartha appears to have distanced himself from the film, likely moving on to new projects. Amazon has secured the digital rights, with the film expected to release on OTT within two weeks.
Produced by BVSN Prasad and shot entirely in London, Appudo Ippudo Eppudo's failure highlights the challenges faced by filmmakers in captivating audiences. With the film's poor performance, Sudheer Varma's next project will be crucial in determining his career trajectory.