Movie News – A new controversy has come to the fore in the world of cinema, and it is once again about the competition between the Mega and Nandamuri families. This Sankranti, the films of two big Telugu stars—Balakrishna and Ram Charan—are expected to clash. Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaaj and Ram Charan’s Game Changer are both releasing in the US, but recently some movie lovers have made an interesting allegation on the distributor. They say that Daaku Maharaaj has been allotted more screens than Game Changer, and the reason for this is favouring Balakrishna.
This argument is extremely confusing, and has no solid basis. However, some facts have emerged amid the controversy, which are important to know.
Screen allocation: What is the truth?
First, let’s understand this allegation. Those who have complained against the distributor say that Daaku Maharaaj is getting more screens, while Game Changer is getting fewer screens. But actually, this whole situation needs to be understood in perspective. The US distributor has clearly invested heavily in Game Changer, and the film is getting a massive release. Daaku Maharaaj’s break-even target is relatively low compared to this film, considering its low cost and niche audience.
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Ram Charan’s market: Game Changer has big ambitions
For Ram Charan, Game Changer is his next big film after RRR, and it is already heading towards great success. Ram Charan visiting Dallas for the film’s pre-release event is a significant indication that this film could start a new chapter for Telugu cinema. Ram Charan is a big name in the US market, and his fan following is very active overseas as well. So, giving more screen space to Game Changer is a natural move.
Balakrishna’s limited audience
On the other hand, Daaku Maharaaj might be a big film for Balakrishna, but his audience is definitely not as wide as Ram Charan’s. Balakrishna’s fans are mainly limited to South India and a few other regions. While his fans are a dedicated group, the U.S. market for him is not that vast. This is why it is understandable that his film’s break-even target falls short and there are some variations in screen allocation.
Are these allegations silly?
Now, the biggest question is, is this complaint really justified? The answer is probably no. The film industry is a complex and very strategic process, and screen allocation is decided based on the distributor, the film’s budget, its potential market, and various other factors. Even if a film gets more screens, it does not mean that there is any kind of discrimination being done with another film.
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Conclusion
At this point, both Daaku Maharaaj and Game Changer are big budget films, and both the stars—Balakrishna and Ram Charan—are putting in their all for their respective films. So, saying that one film is getting more screens or the other less, seems like a useless complaint rather than something worth thinking about. Actually, both the films are fighting for their respective audiences, and there is no need for one to negate the other.
This is an opportunity for movie lovers to enjoy both the films, and instead of this controversy, we should all remember that cinema ultimately brings us together, not separates us from each other.
Source: M9