Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Bhagavanth Kesari' Pre-Release Business Details

Hyderabad, August 20 - Veteran Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna is flying high with back-to-back box office success. While the actor's "Akhanda" (2021) became his first 100 crores worldwide grosser, his "Veera Simha Reddy" topped it earlier this year and emerge NBK's biggest grosser yet.

Nandamuri Balakrishna is now gearing up for his next blockbuster, titled "Bhagavanth Kesari". Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the action comedy-drama is one of the most-anticipated Telugu movies of the year. The movie is expected to continue the winning streak for the actor, and considering the hype around it, the makers have been able to fetch record pre-release theatrical business for the same.



According to Telugu media reports, the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) theatrical rights have been sold at approx. 62 crores. Renowned producer Dil Raju is said to have bought Nizam area rights for approx. 14 crores while Ceded area rights are reportedly sold to Abhishek Reddy for approx. 12.50 crores.

Overall, the worldwide theatrical business of the movie is said to be locked at around 72 crores which is in the same range as "Veera Simha Reddy". "Bhagavanth Kesari" will need to gross 120+ crores worldwide in order to break even, which should be a cakewalk unless it receives poor reception.

"Bhagavanth Kesari" is produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens banner. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the titular role alongside Kajal Aggarwal, Sreeleela, and Arjun Rampal, who is making his debut in Telugu cinema. The soundtrack and background score is composed by Thaman S.

The movie is scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, on the occasion of Dussehra.

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