Karthi’s Telugu Charm Is Facing A Real Test

Karthi’s Sardar 2 faces a Telugu market test

Karthi has always enjoyed a strong following in the Telugu states. Films like Khaidi and Sardar turned him into one of the Tamil actors with a dependable Telugu market.

But his recent run has changed that equation.

Karthi’s last major hit was Sardar. Since then, Japan and Vaa Vaathiyaar failed to make the expected impact. The actor himself admitted that his recent choices disappointed his fans.

This makes Sardar 2 an important release for Karthi. The sequel arrived in theatres today, but its Telugu advance bookings have been dull compared to the pull he enjoyed during his stronger phase.

Apart from the collections, the film has also received a mixed response so far. Karthi’s performance is getting appreciation, but there are plenty of negative reactions to the film. With this kind of talk, it will be a tough road ahead for Sardar 2 to pull audiences in the coming days.

If Sardar 2 also ends up as a disappointment, Karthi’s Telugu market will have another setback to deal with.