Bhagavanth Kesari Box Office Collection
Trouble arises for Viji due to a conspiracy orchestrated by a wealthy business magnate and Bhagavanth’s former rival, Rahul Sanghvi. In response, Bhagavanth confronts Sanghvi and embarks on a mission to inspire and strengthen Viji, guiding her towards her father’s dream of joining the Army. Thaman S, in his fourth collaboration with Balakrishna following Dictator (2016), Akhanda (2021), and Veera Simha Reddy (2023), handled both the soundtrack and background score for the film. Notably, this project marked his first collaboration with director Anil Ravipudi. The release schedule for the film’s music included “Ganesh Anthem” as the first single on September 1, 2023, followed by the second single, “Uyyaalo Uyyaala,” on October 4, 2023. The third single, “Roar of Kesari,” was released on October 17, 2023. 123Telugu gave “Bhagavanth Kesari” a rating of 3.25/5 stars, highlighting the film’s successful fusion of action and emotional drama. They particularly praised the stellar performances of Balakrishna and Sreeleela, with their chemistry, especially in emotional scenes, being a standout. However, they pointed out that a slow-paced second half and occasional unnecessary scenes posed challenges to the film’s overall pacing. They also noted Balakrishna’s captivating screen presence and impactful dialogues as a treat for his fans. Nandamuri Balakrishna’s “Bhagavanth Kesari” initially made a powerful impact on the Telugu box office with an impressive debut, collecting Rs 16.6 crore on its first day, as reported by industry tracker Sacnilk. However, the film faced a significant decline on its second day, only earning Rs 7 crore in theaters. Consequently, the film’s total earnings reached Rs 23.60 crore, reflecting a substantial drop of approximately 57.8%. “Bhagavanth Kesari” is currently facing tough competition from Vijay’s “Leo” and Ravi Teja’s “Tiger Nageswara Rao” at the Telugu box office. “Leo” has been dominating the Telugu market, and “Tiger Nageswara Rao” had a decent start in terms of box office performance. On Friday, “Bhagavanth Kesari” recorded an occupancy rate of 46.01%, with night shows achieving a higher 51% occupancy. The film features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, along with Sreeleela, Kajal Aggarwal, and Arjun Rampal, who is making his Telugu debut. The storyline revolves around Bhagavanth Kesari (played by Balakrishna), who strives to fulfill his late friend’s wish by helping his daughter Viji (Sreeleela) become an Army officer, despite facing various challenges. The film’s background score is composed by S. Thaman.