Overview
- The Telugu entertainer released on January 12 for Sankranti with premieres a night earlier, drawing largely positive first reactions that praise Chiranjeevi’s performance, with some viewers noting weaker portions later on.
- BookMyShow displays a notice stating “Ratings & Reviews disabled as per court order,” keeping user scores off the film’s page during the opening.
- Actor Vijay Deverakonda publicly supported the order, calling it a step that acknowledges organized online attacks on films.
- Trade reporting cites strong pre-sales and says the North American premiere gross crossed the $1 million mark, reflecting robust overseas demand.
- Domestic advance bookings were heavy in the Telugu states and overseas markets ahead of release, reinforcing expectations of a major holiday turnout.