After ‘Dhruva,’ the next film NRI Telugu audience and Mega Fans in USA are waiting from Mega camp is ‘Khaidi No 150.’ Agreed to a point that Ramcharan ended his dry phase in the United States as ‘Dhruva’ successfully surpassed the dream $1 Million benchmark, the focus is slowly shifted onto ‘Khaidi’ and trade speculations are going higher by day.
While exact sold-out prices for Overseas distributor is yet to come out officially, as a matter prestige the buzz says ‘Khaidi No 150’ should rake at least $2 to $3 Million pivoting on crucial factors like respect and craze for Mega Star.
Given the aversion of overseas audience towards mass masala commercial potboilers, Box Office journey won’t be easy for ‘Khaidi No 150’ but Mega Star is only antidote Mantra to beat all the odds. A film on the lines of ‘Tagore’ with quality content and grand presentation can do the trick. How far the out of form VV Vinayak handled Mega image with a universal touch is the question to be answered.
‘Gauthami Puthra Satakarni’ and ‘Shathamanam Bhavathi’ releasing around the same time, it could be too early for trade analysts to speculate the final number. On a random note, Chiru’s targets should be at least double than Cherry.