Box office performance doesn’t always align with a film’s reviews or audience talk. Sometimes, despite receiving mixed responses, certain films go on to collect big numbers — and it all boils down to the magnetic pull of star power.
Take L2: Empuraan for example. While it didn’t quite match up to Lucifer in terms of content or impact, it still smashed records in Kerala, largely fueled by Mohanlal’s massive image and the franchise’s strong brand value. Despite criticism and controversy, the film claimed the top spot in the state. However, its reception in other languages, including Telugu, was lukewarm at best.
Then there’s Good Bad Ugly, where Ajith’s vintage style sent fans into a frenzy. The film was criticized for its illogical storyline, over-the-top background score, and nostalgic overload — yet that didn’t stop it from racing toward the top spot at the Tamil Nadu box office for the year. While it couldn’t beat the opening numbers of Beast, Leo, or Jailer, its success — especially without universal praise — is a testament to Ajith’s enduring star appeal. Similar to L2, the film only saw average performance in dubbed versions.
This phenomenon isn’t new to Telugu cinema either. Films like Agnyaathavaasi and Sardaar Gabbar Singh were critical and commercial failures, yet they created massive first-day records that fans still recall with pride. Guntur Kaaram too managed profits in certain areas despite mixed reviews. And Devara is another example — initial reactions were divided, yet it surged past ₹500 crores, purely on the strength of Jr. NTR’s star power.
The perfect storm is when stardom meets strong content. Pushpa 2 is the ultimate proof — when the narrative clicks and the hero connects, the sky truly becomes the limit.
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