TFI might have a new “curse” to worry about its the word “The.” Look at the recent track record. The Family Star failed to make an impact at the box office. Then came The Raja Saab, which also did not live up to expectations. The Ghost and The Warriorr met with a similar fate. Even The Greatest of All Time, despite its big star cast and huge expectations, could not make the desired impact with its Telugu release.
That is quite a list of films carrying the same word at the beginning of their titles.
Now, movie buffs have started pointing out this unusual pattern and joking that “The” might be unlucky for Telugu cinema. Of course, a title has nothing to do with a film’s success, but when several films with the same naming pattern struggle one after another, the coincidence becomes hard to ignore.
And the next film in line is Nani’s The Paradise.
The film is already surrounded by good buzz, with the combination of Nani, director Srikanth Odela and music composer Anirudh creating interest. That makes its box-office journey even more interesting from this “curse” angle.
With The Paradise now next in line, the title itself has become an unexpected talking point. If Nani and Srikanth Odela deliver a big success, the film could finally put an end to the so-called “The” curse.
But if it fails to make an impact, fans will have even more reason to continue this strange theory. For now, it is just a coincidence. But The Paradise has one more reason to be watched closely.
