Bahubali 2 to be sold for 140 cr in AP, Telangana

The much-hyped `Bahubali 2’ is creating records even before its release in two Telugu states. According to trade circles, leading distributors and exhibitors in AP, TS are offering fancy prices to bag the rights of the much-awaited entertainer.

“There is never-before-seen craze for `Bahubali 2’ and distributors and exhibitors are vying with each other to grab the theatrical rights,” says distributor Ramakrishna, who is not surprised with the buzz created by the film.

“Bahubali 1 garnered more than Rs 120 crore in AP, TS and so Bahubali 2 is bound to be sold for unprecedented price since it is one of the most-talked about films. Expected to be sold for Rs 70 crore in Andhra, 50 crore in Nizam and Rs 25 crore in Ceded region,” he adds.

Another distributor Bharat Bhushan says no sequel in T-town has generated such ripples “ Maybe distributors took a risk by investing big sums in `Bahubali 1’ but now they need not have such worries since director S S Rajamouli is bound to deliver another blockbuster going by the response for trailers and pre-release blitz,” he adds.

With stars Prabhas, Anushka and Rana going all out to promote the film in a big way, it is going draw sensational openings on April 28 and it is expected to draw Rs 25 crore on the first day itself.

“It will surpass all records to establish new day one, weekend and first week records and so on, going by mood among the viewers, who are craving to watch the movie in the first few days since its touted to be not-to-miss Telugu movie,” says distributor Vishnumurthy.

By BVS Prakash