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After the global success of Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas will be next seen in the much-awaited The Raja Saab. The upcoming romantic horror comedy is being touted as the next big money spinner from Tollywood. Considering the presence of the Salaar superstar, the film is expected to mint huge moolah in the first few days, bringing it closer to a strong box office total. Amid this, it is learned that it needs to do heavy lifting to breakeven in North America. Keep reading for a detailed report!
North America (USA and Canada), especially the USA, has emerged as a huge market for Telugu movies. Due to the significant presence of the Telugu diaspora, Tollywood movies tend to perform well in this territory. Among the actors, Prabhas is one of the biggest crowd pullers in the region, and most of his films since Baahubali have opened with strong numbers.
Breakeven target of The Raja Saab revealed in North America
Talking about Salaar, it raked in $8.94 million in its lifetime run. Prabhas’ last release, Kalki 2898 AD, earned a solid $18.57 million. Considering such a track record, Prathyangira Cinemas happily bagged the theatrical distribution rights of The Raja Saab at a huge price. The distribution company is confident about the film’s performance at the North American box office due to the presence of the Darling actor.
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