Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, once celebrated as the face of commercial masala cinema in Tollywood, is currently finding it difficult to sustain his mass appeal at the box office. After back-to-back successes with Dhamaka and Waltair Veerayya, his next set of films — Ravanasura, Tiger Nageswara Rao, Eagle, and Mr. Bachchan — failed to click with audiences.
His latest outing, Mass Jathara, which promised to bring back the star’s trademark energy and vintage flair, is also heading towards a disappointing run. Despite releasing amid moderate expectations after multiple delays, the film received weak word of mouth right from Day 1 due to its conventional storyline and predictable narration lacking fresh appeal.
Apart from Ravi Teja’s energetic screen presence and a couple of impressive songs and action blocks, Mass Jathara offers little to engage the audience. The opening day numbers too were underwhelming, with India net collections estimated at around ₹7 crore, while overseas figures remained poor across major territories. The simultaneous release of Baahubali: The Epic also appears to have affected its performance to some extent.
If the current trend continues, this could turn out to be Ravi Teja’s fifth consecutive flop within just two years. Industry analysts feel the actor must reassess his script choices and avoid relying solely on outdated commercial templates aimed at a limited segment of viewers.
Looking ahead, Ravi Teja is set to return with a wholesome family entertainer for Sankranti, directed by Kishore Tirumala. The film, tentatively titled Bhakta Mahaseyalaku Vignapthi, is being seen as a crucial project for the star to score a strong comeback and regain momentum at the box office.
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