After the blockbuster success of Amaran, Sivakarthikeyan is now returning with Madharaasi directed by AR Murugadoss, which is scheduled to release worldwide tomorrow. Expectations are high, but the pre release numbers tell a different story.
Reports suggest that despite tomorrow being a holiday, bookings for Madharaasi remain weak. The global pre booking gross is around 4 crores, with only 50 lakhs recorded in the Telugu states. This has surprised many fans and trade watchers.
On social media, netizens are trolling Sivakarthikeyan, claiming that Amaran’s 350 crores was only because it was a biopic of Mukund Varadarajan. They argue he lacks the pull to match Vijay’s stardom and question his long term potential.
Meanwhile, fans of Pradeep Ranganathan point out that Madharaasi has not even crossed Dragon’s pre booking mark in the Telugu states. They argue that Sivakarthikeyan’s popularity remains limited mostly to Tamil Nadu compared to the emerging actor.
Trade experts say the film’s box office fate will now depend on word of mouth. If early reactions are negative, Madharaasi could struggle badly. But positive reviews could still turn it into a strong performer at the box office.
Despite low bookings, Sivakarthikeyan’s fans remain hopeful that AR Murugadoss will deliver another blockbuster. The big question is whether Madharaasi will meet expectations and prove itself when it finally hits screens tomorrow.
