The Sankranthi 2025 race has two major contenders in the Telugu film industry: Game Changer and Daaku Maharaaj. Both films opened their advance bookings in the USA, which is often the first territory to gauge audience interest and hype. However, despite initial promise, the pace of bookings has been underwhelming as the release dates approach. For premiere shows, Game Changer has recorded approximately $300K in advance bookings, while Daaku Maharaaj lags behind with around $65K.
These figures are notably low for films featuring such star-studded casts and high stakes. Adding to the concern, Game Changer even held a grand promotional event in the USA, yet it hasn’t had the expected impact on ticket sales. Industry experts believe audiences are holding back due to the absence of compelling trailers for both films. Trailers play a critical role in driving interest and are often the turning point for ticket sales. Fortunately, the trailers for Game Changer and Daaku Maharaaj are scheduled to release this week, which could potentially generate the momentum these films need.
As Sankranthi approaches, the battle at the box office intensifies, and the USA market remains a key territory for gauging success. All eyes are now on the upcoming trailers to see if they can ignite excitement and translate it into strong advance bookings. With stakes this high, the next few days could be crucial in determining the fate of these much-anticipated films.
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