Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan’s next big release, Amaran, will hit the theaters on October 31. The film, which is just two days away from release, is expected to be the best opening of Sivakarthikeyan’s career. Ahead of the release of Amaran, let us understand the advance booking of the film and how it could propel Sivakarthikeyan into the big league if the film becomes successful.

Amaran, as reported earlier, is a biographical film about the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, who was killed on the field in Kashmir in 2014. The film is based on the book series, India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes. By Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. The book has a chapter about Mukund Varadarajan and the operation he led.

As Amaran gears up for release, India Today Digital exclusively spoke to trade expert Ramesh Bala to assess the film’s performance in theatres. He said, “Advance bookings for Amaran are looking good. Compared to other Diwali releases – Lucky Bhaskar, Brother and Bloody Beggar – Amaran is the frontrunner. Since there are four releases, the screen count will be shared. If Amaran After the single release, it could have easily earned Rs 10 crore in Tamil Nadu, now it looks like the first day collection of the film will be between Rs 8 to 10 crore in Tamil Nadu, the film will earn around Rs 15 crore. Will do it.”

Amran – popular choice abroad

Among the Tamil releases, Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran is the most well-publicized film overseas. Bala recalls, “Amran’s team had gone to Malaysia a month ago to promote the film. Recently, they also went to Dubai. Amran and Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Bhaskar are ideal choices for overseas fans. Hence, Sivakarthikeyan There is every possibility for the film.” You will get the best start to your career. We have to consider Sai Pallavi’s fan base in the US, so the rest depends on word of mouth.”

Here is the trailer:

For Sivakarthikeyan, Amaran is one of the most expensive films of his career. Since the film has been shot across India where the Indian military operates, its budget is around Rs 70 to 100 crore.

Sivakarthikeyan’s market position

Over the years, Sivakarthikeyan has proved that he is not just an actor but a star. He is welcomed as “”Namma Veetu Pillai (The One Who Belongs to Our House)” by fans. His rise to stardom directly depends on the success of his films.

Elaborating further, Bala said, “His previous films, Don and Doctor, each grossed Rs 100 crore. Including OTT and satellite rights, Amaran’s box office collection could easily reach Rs 150 crore. If so If it happens, it will easily earn Rs 75 crore.” Share. In this way, Amaran becomes profitable for the manufacturers. If the word-of-mouth promotion works and the film becomes a big hit, it will take Amraan to the next level in his career.”

Amaran is the first film to be released in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. The team went on a statewide tour to promote the film. “For Hindi audiences, patriotic films are their favorite genre. However, Amaran will face tough competition from Kartik Aryan-Vidya Balan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Ajay Devgan’s Singham Again, which are releasing on November 1. So It remains to be seen whether Sivakarthikeyan will have that charm between these two grand films,” he said.

For Sivakarthikeyan, Amaran is a milestone film in his career. It is expected that the emotional ending of the film will shock the audience in theatres.

Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, stars Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi in ​​the lead roles. The film is jointly produced by Raj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India.