US BO: Chai-Sam Fail To Excite- Get Below Par Returns

This week there were two releases. Usually, that would be considered a clash if they had the same target audience, but since that was not the case, it was a happy outing for the husband and wife, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha individually.

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The films Shailaja Reddy Alludu and U Turn had a superb start in the Telugu states, but that wasn’t the case in the US. Both the moves had an average opening reception based on their release size. The subsequent days have only evaporated the hopes of a big pick up. Today (first Saturday) would be crucial in deciding where they would end up.

U Turn, more than Shailaja Reddy Alludu can be considered a disappointment in the US. It is because U Turn is a content-based flick with positive critical reception. There should have been a more significant upward trend which can’t be seen so far. It could have matched Shailaja Reddy Alludu which had a weak word of mouth.

U-Turn Total Gross: $97,080 (until Friday)

Sailaja Reddy Alludu Total Gross: $231,084 (until Friday)