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Will Chennai Express Repeat JTHJ Magic At Box Office Mysore?
Traditionally, Karnataka has been a good market for other language movies. Especially, Bollywood movies enjoy a wonderful fan following in the state. It may be because of the cosmopolitan atmosphere. The A-list stars' films have often done stunning collections here.
In the recent years, many Hindi films made good business in Karnataka. Jab Tak Hain Jaan, Ek Tha Tiger, etc., are the few films, which earned record-breaking collections in this part of the world. Now, yet another flick is ready to hit the screens. Well, it is none other than superstar Shahrukh Khan's Chennai Express, which is releasing worldwide tomorrow (August 8).
Expectations are huge from the audience and traders for Chennai Express. Traders are predicting the movie to make earth-shattering collections considering the long weekend (4 days).
Many are eagerly looking forward to see whether the film breaks Shahrukh Khan's Jab Tak Hain Jaan collections in the Mysore region. It is because the Yash Chopra's last movie had done an earth-shattering collections in the opening weekend. The point we have to note here is that Karnataka is not a Hindi-speaking region. Continue reading the story on the slideshow...
JTHJ Made Record-breaking Collections
Jab Tak Hain Jaan (JTHJ) made record-breaking collections in the Mysore region. The main share of income had come from Bangalore. Will Chennai Express break Shahrukh Khan's JTHJ collections? We have to wait for a few more days to know it.
SRK Factor
Now, traders are expecting the same from Chennai Express. Firstly, they points out the four-day weekend. Next is obviously the fan following of Shahrukh Khan in Karnataka which would help the movie to do good business.
Bangalore Babe
Not to forget the factor of Bangalore babe Deepika Padukone, whose presence in Chennai Express is expected to boost the collections.
Aum Movies Distribution
Trade reports say that the Mysore region rights have been acquired by Aum Movies. It has purchased the theatrical rights for Rs 4.50 crore.
Chennai Express
Chennai Express is directed by Mangalore-based Rohit Shetty. The film has Sathyaraj, Nikitin Dheer, Manorama, Kamini Kaushal and others in the cast.
Chennai Express To Face Competition
However, Chennai Express will not have a smooth release due to South movies. There are few big releases, which could slow down the collections.
Thalaivaa, A Threat To Chennai Express?
Firstly, Tamil movie Thalaivaa starring Vijay and Amala Paul is releasing on August 9. The film has got a good number of screens for its release in Karnataka.
Vijay V/s SRK
Thalaivaa is expected to give a tough competition for Chennai Express in Bangalore. It has to be noted that Vijay, like Shahrukh Khan, enjoys a good fan following in the state.
Tony To Face Chennai Express Heat!
And Kannada movie Tony starring Srinagar Kitty and Aindrita Ray is also releasing on August 9. Though it is not as big as Chennai Express or Thalaivaa, the Sandalwood movie is expected pull the local audience into theatres in huge numbers.
Chennai Express, Thalaivaa And Tony
Well, the traders hope that all three movies do good business without affecting each other. We wish good luck for Chennai Express, Thalaivaa and Tony.
