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'Kushi to Jailer': How Superstars Transformed These Films into Box Office Hits

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 5, 2023, 17:57 IST
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Kushi to Jailer: How Superstars Transformed These Films into Box Office Hits

This year, the South Indian film industry witnessed a unique trend where several movies achieved worldwide releases and garnered substantial box office success. However, their success was primarily attributed to the involvement of popular stars' investments and remarkable cinematic features rather than solely relying on their quality. Let's take a closer look at these films.


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Kushi

The movie starring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha garnered significant excitement upon its release.The enchanting songs lured viewers to cinemas, and despite receiving mixed reviews, it achieved impressive weekend box office earnings.The real test for this film lies in its weekday box office performance. If it maintains its strong performance during the weekdays, it could potentially establish itself as a successful project.Currently, it has reached halfway towards breaking even at the box office. Despite boasting a star-studded cast, the response hasn't been as monumental.


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Jailer

Since its debut, ‘Jailer’ has consistently drawn substantial crowds to cinemas, maintaining its appeal well into its fourth weekend.At present, the film boasts the title of the top-grossing release in various Indian film sectors, representing a major achievement in Rajnikanth's career throughout the last decade.On a global scale, the movie has amassed an impressive box office revenue exceeding 602 crore rupees. In the Telugu states alone, it has generated a gross of over Rs 80 crore rupees.

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Gadar 2

Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel reunite in ‘Gadar 2,’ reminiscent of their partnership nearly a quarter-century ago.Their on-screen rapport remains enchanting, as seen in the impressive box office results in both the Hindi market and southern multiplexes.What's particularly noteworthy is the astounding performance in its fourth weekend, leaving audiences in awe. This film has smoothly surpassed the Rs 650 crore milestone and continues to thrive at the box office.


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Gudumba Shankar

On Pawan Kalyan's birthday, his 2004 film was re-released, attracting an eager audience of his fans to the initial screenings in theaters. Even though the movie was accessible on digital platforms, it achieved commendable box office earnings. All credit goes to the unwavering support of Pawan Kalyan's dedicated fan following.


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Bedurulanka 2012

This surprising triumph persisted into the film's second weekend in theaters. Despite having a modest budget and being set in a single location, the movie struck a chord with its intended audience. The comedic aspects, in particular, received a warm reception from viewers. Although the film didn't receive unanimous acclaim for its content, it outperformed numerous other recent low-budget movies. Nevertheless, its run in cinemas has begun to lose momentum.


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