Can Vijay Do This Without Lokesh In Telugu?

Thalapathy Vijay has made significant strides in the Telugu market since his 2014 hit, Jilla. Over the years, he has built a solid base, consistently earning a distributor share of at least 10 crores from Telugu states.

Here’s a look at his recent movies’ first-day shares in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:

– LEO (2023): 8 Cr
– Vaarasudu (2023): 3 Cr
– Beast (2022): 4.8 Cr
– Master (2021): 6 Cr
– Whistle (2019): 2.5 Cr
– Sarkar (2018): 2.3 Cr

Vijay crossed the 5-crore mark twice with Master and LEO, both directed by the highly sought-after Lokesh Kanagaraj. His other films have struggled to reach this milestone.

The question now is whether his latest film, The GOAT, can surpass the 5-crore share mark on its first day in Telugu states without Lokesh’s support.

As the release date approaches, theaters in Tamil Nadu are buzzing with long lines for advance bookings, highlighting Vijay’s massive fan base. The film has already secured the biggest advance booking for a Tamil release this year, surpassing the pre-sales of Indian 2.

In the US, bookings are also strong. Advance bookings for The GOAT in Telugu states have started and show a decent response, with potential for growth in the coming hours.

It will be interesting to see if Vijay can pull in impressive numbers without Lokesh Kanagaraj’s brand value.