Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna's Jai Simha and Akkineni Akhil's Hello are the two most sought after movies of Tollywood at the moment. Interestingly, both the films have reportedly done almost similar pre release business in Ceded area.
According to Ceded trade buzz, Jai Simha's theatricals were sold out to Rs.5 crores in which Rs.4.50 crores business was done on NRA basis. On the other hand, Hello's theatrical rights fetched Rs.4.50 crores to the makers. This is said to be a huge for Akhil's movie.
Meanwhile, Hello is gearing up for release on December 22. Manam director Vikram Kumar wielded megaphone for this romantic and action entertainer on King Nagarjuna's Annapurna Studios.
Jai Simha is slated for release on January 12 as a Sankranthi gift for audience. KS Ravi Kumar has directed the movie on CK Entertainments.