The film ‘Bharateeyudu 2‘, directed by Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan, came with high expectations due to the blockbuster success of its predecessor, ‘Bharateeyudu‘. Released globally on Friday, July 12, the film failed to meet audience expectations and received mixed reviews on its opening day. Disappointed by the film, some netizens expressed their dissatisfaction on social media platforms. How did ‘Bharateeyudu 2’ perform in terms of day one collections? And how did the mixed reviews impact its earnings? Let’s explore.
Day 1 Collections:
The negative reviews for ‘Bharateeyudu 2’ seem to have impacted its first-day collections significantly. According to trade sources, the film grossed Rs. 25.6 crores on its opening day, with the Tamil version alone contributing Rs. 16.5 crores. In Telugu, it earned Rs. 7.9 crores, and in Hindi, a mere Rs. 1.2 crores. Trade analysts pointed out that the film failed to captivate the Hindi-speaking audience, resulting in notably poor collections in the north. Additionally, the Telugu audience also showed limited interest in the movie, as noted by film analysts.
A Significant Drop in Collections!
Compared to Kamal Haasan’s previous film ‘Vikram’, which earned Rs. 60 crores on its opening day, ‘Bharateeyudu 2’ saw a substantial drop in day one collections. Even his recent antagonist role in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, which debuted with more than Rs. 190 crores, and director Shankar’s last film ‘Robo 2.0’, which grossed Rs. 93 crores on its first day, outperformed ‘Bharateeyudu 2’. It is noteworthy that ‘Indian 2’ did not even come close to these films in terms of first-day earnings, baffling trade analysts.
Why the Decline in Revenue?
Film analysts believe the main reason for the disappointing first-day collections of ‘Bharateeyudu 2’ is its failure to meet expectations. An outdated story and a weak screenplay significantly harmed the film. Although the social message added some strength, the lack of the father-daughter sentiment, a key element in the original ‘Bharateeyudu’, was a major drawback. The songs also failed to impress, contributing to the negative impact on the movie. Netizens also posted extensively about their disappointment, suggesting that these factors likely led to the poor box office performance of ‘Bharateeyudu 2’.
The Story
Aravindan (Siddharth) and his friends fight against corruption and injustices within the country. They spread awareness through social media videos and urge the return of Bharateeyudu. In response, the veteran freedom fighter Senapathi (Kamal Haasan), known for his previous anti-corruption crusades, returns to India. He takes decisive action against those deeply involved in corruption and motivates the youth. However, unexpected developments stir public dissent against Bharateeyudu. What exactly unfolded? Why did the public turn against Senapathi? What triggered their anger? Did Bharateeyudu succeed in his objectives upon returning? This forms the crux of the story.
