What a fantastic year it's already been for the incredibly talented and spunky Tollywood actorAllu Arjun who's big release this yearSarrainodu has been making headlines. Grossing 125 cr at the box office, 2nd only toBaahubali and earning his a clean sweep at the awards, Allu Arjun is truly riding the high wave and playing the massive game.
With the awards season having concluded recently, Allu Arjun was seen sweeping all awards despite biggies like Baahubali and Srimanthudu in the same categories. His awards include IIFA - Best Supporting Actor, CineMaa Critics Award, Filmfare Critics Award and SIIMA Best Supporting Actor. Allu Arjun's said, "I played a supporting role in a heroine-centric movie out of respect for cinema & respect for women". I feel more such movies need to be made. I am happy that the decision paid back multi fold with the audience and critics loving my role as Gona Ganna Reddy in Rudhramadevi.
Speaking about the recent success Allu Arvind (producer and father of Allu Arjun) said, "Ghajini was Aamir's biggest hit back then. Magadheera is Ram Charan's highest grossing film. Now, I am happy that : Sarrainodu also made on our Geetha Arts banner is Allu Arjun's highest grossing film & among the biggest hits of Telugu cinema."
Well looks like Allu Arjun's current brush with high stakes success has brought up front and centre not just for brands but also for a lot of international casting agents who are looking at fresh talent from the country. Diversity and talent seem to be working its magic for Bunny and we see the strength of his thunderous BO to impact his future films in an even bigger way.
Until then, all we can say is like the Arjun of Mahabharata , Allu Arjun had certainly ensured he hits the bulls eye with his recent shot !
Breakdown for Sarrainodu BO:
Telangana - 34crores
Andhra Pradesh - 63 crores
Karnataka - 12.75
Kerala (Malayalam dubbed) - 7 crores
Rest of India - 3.6 crores
Overseas - 7.3 crores
Total - 127.65 crores