As the Sankranthi season in last two years has proved that even 3-4 films can succeed at box office if they can entertain audience, filmmakers seem to have gained so much confidence that they are daring to release their films in competition with stars.
It is known that Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated film, a yet-to-be-titled Trivikram directorial is slated to hit screens for Sankranthi 2018. Balakrishna Nandamuri’s #NBK 102 is also vying for Sankranthi release. Undeterred of these two biggies, makers of young hero Raj Tarun’s upcoming film ‘Rajugadu’ have reportedly locked Sankranthi 2018 slot.
Producer Anil Sunkara is bankrolling Rajugadu. Starring Amyra Dastur as leading lady, the film has been directed by debutante Sanjana Reddy. Gopi Sundar has scored music. Makers must be very confident of their product to peg it in Sankranthi race against biggies.
Besides the aforementioned three films, Anushka’s “Bhagmati” and the Telugu dubbed version of Suriya’s Tamil film, “Thaanaa Serndha Koottam” are also likely to be released for Sankranthi 2018. A huge box office battle is in store indeed.