VIJAYAWADA: 'Boss is Back' shout multiple massive flexi-boards marking almost every second street and vantage points in Vijayawada. The much-awaited 'Khaidi No. 150' hit the screens as delirious fans flocked in to watch their idol Chiranjeevi make a brilliant comeback.
A die-hard Chiru fan Jagadeesh said, "The Boss has surpassed everybody's expectations in the dance numbers. I am more than happy to have watched him dance again. I don't want to watch any movie for a long time lest this impact may wane." Shows were sold out in minutes and several theatres cashed in on the public's craze. "People are coming in groups with a request for tickets. We are under pressure but all tickets are sold out," said Ratna Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Y Screens. Theatres like Jairam, Sailaja, Sakuntala, and Annapurna witnessed massive turnout necessitating police bandobust to avoid any incidents. Another fan spoke to the media saying, "Go and see how our mega star dances even today. He can give any young hero of the day a run for his money, I challenge."
The film has been making waves at the box office windows, and has already broken a couple of records, both here and overseas. It opened to a collection of £3.5 million, including US premiers and back at home. US Box Office collected over £800,000 on the first day itself, £1.8 million at home and £180,000 overseas on the second day, and a collective £1.6 million on the third. This itself breaks several non-'Baahubali' records in Tollywood.
Starring megastar Chiranjeevi along with Kajal Aggarwal, the movie is produced by Ram Charan and Surekha and marks the end of an almost 10 year sabbatical of the star. "Overwhelmed and humbled" by the response, star and son to Chiru, Ram released a statement saying, "What better way to foray into production that with 'Khaidi No. 150' The film is truly close to my heart because it is my father's 150th film. The kind of love the audiences have shown to the film is overwhelming and humbling." The film is likely to cross the £10 million mark in the coming days.
