Thug life restricted in Karnataka – What does it mean for the film’s box office
Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thug Life’ is only a few hours from its global release on 5 June. With a banned film in Karnataka, will it affect the box office?
In short
- Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ released on June 5 amid controversy
- The film’s ban may cause a loss of Rs 10-25 crore in Karnataka
- Experts say that mouth word is important for the success of the film
Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’, the next big offering of Tamil cinema, is ready for a grand release on 5 June. The film is making noise all over the country, but for all wrong reasons. In the audio launch of Mani Ratnam’s direction, the actor said that ‘Kannada was born from Tamil’, which was snowball in dispute around the language. As a result, the film was banned in Karnataka.
With a few hours to go for the release of the film, will this step by producer Kamal Haasan affect the box office prospects? India today spoke to Digital, especially business experts to weigh the film’s box office performance.
No Karnataka release – what does this mean?
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) said they would stand in solidarity with Kamal Haasan and ‘Thug Jeevan’, and imposed a ban. He also demanded Hassan’s forgiveness. In a letter addressed to KFCC President, Mr. Narasimalu, or a High Court judge, remained as an actor.
Although it was a courageous decision to prevent the release of ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka, business experts estimate that the decision will affect the film. Today, speaking to India Today Digital, trade analyst Ramesh Bala, said, “Thug Life” is likely to lose a loss of about Rs 20 to Rs 25 crore in Karnataka. Films like Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailor’ and Thalapathi Vijay Ki ‘Lio’, even will start Rs 40-50 crores. Contribution. ,
Bala also admitted that ‘Thug Life Ki’ advance booking closed on a soft note. He said, “Mani Ratnam-Kamal Haasan Combo will attract people into theaters. However, the word ‘thug life’ will play a big role in making a super hit,” he said.
Popular trade analyst Sridhar Pillai predicted a minimum loss of Rs 10-12 crore in revenue due to the ban in Karnataka. “The ban in Karnataka will affect the revenue of the film. Tamil films have a solid market in Karnataka, so this step can make a small dent in the box office number.”
Bala raised an important point: “For many major stars in Tamil cinema, Karnataka is the second largest market in Tamil Nadu. Bangalore has more cinemas and Tamil population is also high in the state. This is one of the reasons why Tamil films run well at the box office.”
Will the ‘thug life’ match the magic of ‘Vikram’?
Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’, which is directed by Lokesh Kanagarj, scripted history by earning more than Rs 430 crore at the box office worldwide. Does ‘Thug Life’, who brings a contingent of an artist including Kamal Haasan, Silambanson, Trisha Krishnan, Jujhi George and others, will be able to defeat ‘Vikram’?
Ramesh Bala said, “Ramesh Bala said,” With the reunion of Star Cast and Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, the film has great potential. In addition, fan is expected to look at another ‘naikan’ from the pair.
Sridhar Pillai said that ‘Thug Life’ would be inaugurated at the box office as there was no opposition at the box office. He said, “In Tamil Nadu, it will collect Rs 20-25 crore.” Equally, the shows in India will begin at 9 am with the morning shows in the US and Dubai, “he said.
Calling Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam Urban Legends, Pillai said, “In the US, it will easily earn $ 1 million. In Tamil Nadu, most of the collection will depend on 3Cs – Chennai, Coimbatore and Chengalpet.
Ramesh Bala predicted 40 to 50 crores in India, with 75 crores worldwide. He said, “Hopefully there will be the magic of ‘Nayakan’. Hopefully, if everything comes together, the ‘thug life’ will increase more,” he commented.
Will Trump’s 100% tariff and TN affect the Slash film in local body tax?
US President, Donald Trump announced 100 percent tariff on foreign film production in the country. ‘Thug Life’, which has kicted his pre-sale on a promising note, can occur at the end.
Bala said that the rules are not yet operational. “It should not yet affect the ‘thug life’. Even if it is, it should not affect the gross collection,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government made the local body entertainment tax (LBT) from 8.6 percent to 4 percent. Ramesh Bala commented, “Some theaters are giving this cut to the audience, meaning that there will be a small deduction. However, some theater are keeping the base price of the ticket for Rs 190 crore and are cutting tax while paying the government. Due to the LBET cut, the film can be reduced more than 1-2 crores than before.”
The final release of ‘Thug Life’ is ready to establish a strong opening compared to ‘Indian 2’. If the film manages to secure the positive word of the mouth, the ‘thug life’ will create history.
