Major, the Telugu movie starring Adivi Sesh, based on the actual life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, is releasing this Friday, 3rd June. The preview shows of Major movie have already got a rousing response, moving people to tears in many places. Renowned trade expert Ramesh Bala exclusively revealed to BollywoodLife, “Major is already getting a great response after its preview shows everywhere. It's difficult to say how much it'll open at in the North, but Vikram probably takes the better start there, too, however, Major can easily catch up based on the word-of-mouth.”
Vikram vs Major in South states
Ramesh Bala opined, “Vikram will do big in Tamil Nadu. Major version is only Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi. Vikram will lead in Kerala also because Fahadh Faasil is there even though Major Unnikrishnan was from Kerala. In Telugu states, obviously Major will take a much bigger opening because Mahesh Babu is backing it. In Karanataka, Vikram will also take a bigger opening because Kamal Haasan is big there also. Vikram will take a bigger opening because of the star cast and Major will build overall outside the Telugu states on word of mouth.”
Vikram vs Major in the North
Revered film exhibitor and distributor Akshaye Rathi also exclusively told to BollywoodLife, “Both are looking like very interesting subject. Major is a patriotic film and that's the flavour of the season. However, we are also seeing mass films working better, and I hope that Major has that factor. On the other hand, Vikram is an out-an-out commercial film with one of the best commercial Directors in Lokesh Kanagaraj and a terrific ensemble cast. It's the kind of commercial cinema that's working very well in mass belts in Hindi nowadays and the trailer has also phenomenal. Vikram should open better here (in the North), but both have it in them to do well at the box office even with Samrat Prithviraj in the frame, without encroaching on each other's business.”
Will Major be another The Kashmir Files in the North?
In fact, given how patriotism and the nationalistic sentiment is working so well these days, especially in the North market, Major film has everything going for it at this point to spring a major surprise in the Hindi belt. In the off-chance that it really connects with the North audience more than the trade expects it to, don't be surprised if the Adivi Sesh starrer begins tracking like The Kashmir Files in the long run. For starters, it looks like Major is likely to take in ₹15-20 crore gross on day 1.
About the Author
Russel D'Silva
Senior sub-editor, film critic, trade analyst, anchor, host of 'Masterclass' and 'Throwback Tadka' at BollywoodLife
Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today!
Subscribe Now
Enroll for our free updates