Daaku Maharaaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna alongside Bobby Deol and Urvashi Rautela, is gearing up for its release with decent early buzz. The movie’s advance booking opened on January 3, and initial reports show promising numbers. As of now, the mass action drama has sold around 4,000 tickets across 125 locations in North America, with pre-sales totaling USD 110K for its opening day in the US. While only 350 shows are currently available for booking, more will likely be added as the release date approaches, leaving room for further growth in advance sales.
However, with 9 days left until the film’s release, Daaku Maharaaj will need to build more momentum in its pre-sales to ensure a solid opening. The film’s advance booking has not yet opened in India, but considering Balakrishna’s massive fanbase in Telugu-speaking states, the film is expected to take off once bookings are live. Still, its success will depend on how it resonates with the audience after release.
Co-produced by Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments, the film has drawn some criticism, particularly for its choreography in the dance number “Dabidi Dibidi,” which has been trolled online. Despite this, there’s decent excitement surrounding the movie. However, it faces tough competition from the highly anticipated Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, which will release around the same time.
Directed by Shankar, Game Changer has been generating significant buzz and is expected to perform strongly, especially considering Ram Charan’s star power and wider appeal. This clash will make it interesting to see how Daaku Maharaaj fares , as it will need strong word-of-mouth and audience support to compete effectively against Game Changer.
