Regional pride seems to be playing a role in how Telugu audiences are receiving films, even when the talk is mixed. The Paradise and Ranabaali are two examples of films finding strong support in particular regions despite getting a mixed response overall.
The Paradise was labelled a Telangana film and received a better response in the Nizam region compared to other areas. The regional connect seems to have worked in its favour, with Nizam audiences showing more interest in the film despite the mixed talk.
Now, Ranabaali is getting tremendous support in Rayalaseema. Audiences there seem to have taken the Vijay Deverakonda starrer as their own, giving the film a strong local connect.
Interestingly, Ranabaali’s occupancy on the third day was reportedly higher than in the first two days. This shows that the film is finding support in the region, though it remains to be seen whether the trend will continue in the coming days.
This shows how regional connect can influence Telugu cinema. Even when a film gets mixed talk, people from a particular region may still support it because they feel it represents them. The setting and regional identity can make a difference, even if the film doesn’t get the same response elsewhere.
The Paradise in Nizam and Ranabaali in Rayalaseema show how regional pride can shape the way audiences receive a film. Whether that support can help a film sustain its box office run is something that will become clear in the coming days.
