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'Ranabaali' Box Office Triumph: A Double Victory
5 Nov
Summary
- 'Ranabaali' earned Rs 80.70 cr worldwide, more than double 'Dear Comrade'.
- The film has seen a considerable slowdown in its third week of release.
- Set during the 1876-1878 Madras Famine, it follows a horseman's resistance.
The film 'Ranabaali', featuring actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, has achieved a remarkable box office feat, grossing Rs 80.70 crore worldwide. This performance more than doubles the lifetime collection of their previous collaboration, 'Dear Comrade,' a 2019 romantic action drama. Despite its strong overall earnings, 'Ranabaali' has witnessed a notable decline in ticket sales during its third week.
Recent figures indicate a slowdown, with the film collecting Rs 21 lakh net in India on a recent Wednesday from 479 shows. This brings its domestic net collection to Rs 58.86 crore and India gross to Rs 68.35 crore, with overseas markets contributing an additional Rs 12.35 crore. The film's opening week was its strongest, generating Rs 45.20 crore net in India.
'Ranabaali' is set during the devastating Madras Famine of 1876-1878 in the Rayalaseema region, a period of intense hardship under British colonial rule. The story centers on a horseman who emerges as a leader, spearheading a fierce local resistance against the British authorities. This marks the third on-screen pairing of Deverakonda and Mandanna.
In contrast, 'Dear Comrade' concluded its theatrical run with an estimated Rs 37 crore gross worldwide, against a budget of Rs 25 crore. While it faced commercial challenges initially, it later gained a cult following. 'Ranabaali's' success clearly outshines its predecessor's box office outcome.
