Box Office: Nandamuri Balakrishna led Bhagavanth Kesari locks pre-release business of Rs 63 crores worldwide

With Bhagavanth Kesari, Nandamuri Balakrishna manages to secure his second highest pre-release deal for a film, only behind his last hit release Veera Simha Reddy.

Published on Oct 17, 2023  |  06:40 PM IST |  225.8K
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Bhagavanth Kesari will require to secure a share of Rs 66 crores or more to secure a hit verdict for itself (Credit: Shine Screens)
Key Highlight
  • Nandamuri Balakrishna's film Bhagavanth Kesari strikes a Rs 63 crore pre-release deal
  • The film will require to secure a share of over Rs 66 crores to emerge a hit venture
  • Bhagavanth Kesari will release in theatres on 19th October, 2023

Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming film Bhagavanth Kesari directed by Anil Ravipudi and co-starring Kajal Aggarwal, Sree Leela, Arjun Rampal and others is gearing up for a 19th October, 2023 release. The film is keenly awaited as NBK is returning to the big screens with a streak of two bag to back big hits under his belt, in the form of Akhanda and Veera Simha Reddy. The pre-release deal of Bhagavanth Kesari has been locked for an astronomical price of Rs 63 crores excluding publicity and advertising (worth Rs 3 crores) and it means that it is the actor's second highest pre-release worldwide theatrical deal, only behind his last hit Veera Simha Reddy.

Bhagavanth Kesari Requires A Share Of Rs 66 Crores Or More To Emerge As A Hit Film

Bhagavanth Kesari will need to secure a share of over Rs 66 crores to emerge as a profitable venture for everyone involved. While it is a share that Nandamuri Balakrishna's films have secured in the past, the stakes this time are different. It comes one on one against a box office juggernaut like Leo, which looks like a beast if the advance bookings are anything to go by. That's not all as Ravi Teja's mega-actioner Tiger Nageswara Rao releases just a day after, which also is keenly awaited. It is a very competitive Dussehra and striking a deal like the one that team Bhagavanth Kesari have secured is rather impressive.

Here is a breakdown of the worldwide pre-release business of Bhagavanth Kesari

Area Pre-Release Business
Nizam 12 crores (Non-Refundable Advance)
Ceeded 12 crores (Non-Refundable Advance)
Andhra 29 crores (Non-Refundable Advance)
AP/TS 53 crores
Karnataka + Rest Of India 4 crores
Overseas 6 crores
Worldwide Rs 63 crores

*With 3 crores of publicity and advertising, Bhagavanth Kesari will require to have a share of Rs 66 crores or more to breakeven

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About Bhagavanth Kesari

Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is adamant about getting even with a powerful businessman (Arjun Rampal) who cost him money. He is prepared to square off against the formidable foe and resolve their issues amicably.

When And Where To Watch Bhagavanth Kesari

Bhagavanth Kesari can be watched at a theatre near you, from the 19th of October, 2023. How excited are you for Nandamuri Balakrishna's new film?

 

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