Movie Information
Domestic Total: 2.66M
Opening Weekend: 2.66M
Legs: 1.00
Overview: Bharat, a graduate raised in London clueless about the future becomes the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh due to the circumstances. New to India and with no political knowledge he learns the ropes quickly and governs efficiently. However, while he endears himself to the crowd, he makes enemies out of the political class, including his own party members who create trouble for him and try to stop him from bringing in changes in the society.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 20, 2018 | $1,513,200 | + 0.00% | 305 |
| Sat, Apr 21, 2018 | $754,204 | -50.16% | 305 |
| Sun, Apr 22, 2018 | $395,686 | -47.54% | 305 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Mahesh Babu | Bharath Ram |
| Kiara Advani | Vasumathi |
| Prakash Raj | Varadarajulu |
| R. Sarathkumar | Bharath's Father |
| Aamani | Bharath's Mother |
| Devaraj | Double DK |
| Sithara | Bharath's Step-Mother |
| Posani Krishna Murali | Minister |
| P. Ravi Shankar | MLA Damu |
| Jayalalita | Assembly Speaker |
| Jeeva | Education Minister |
| Brahmaji | Bhasker |
| Anish Kuruvilla | Chief Secretary |
| Rao Ramesh | Vasumathi’s Father |
| Ajay | Aravind Krishna |
| Vinay Varma | N/A |
| Mukhtar Khan | N/A |
| Kadambari Kiran | N/A |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Jul 17, 2015 | $13M |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Nov 11, 2015 | $23M |
| Sultan | Jul 6, 2016 | $10M |
| All I See Is You | Aug 10, 2017 | $30M |
| Lowriders | Apr 28, 2017 | $916K |
| The Wall | May 12, 2017 | $3M |
| A Aa | Jun 2, 2016 | $88M |
| Gentleman | Jun 17, 2016 | $0 |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $2.66M
Week 2: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
Week 3+: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
International
$17.41M (86.73%)
Investor Share: $6.09M
Costs
Budget: $11M
P&A: $11M
Breakdown
Gross: $20.07M
Net: $7.69M
Costs: $22M
Profit
Profit: $-14.31M (Loss)
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.