Yes, it’s quite surprising that Madha Gaja Raja, a film that was delayed for 12 years, managed to perform well in Tamil Nadu but failed to replicate the success in Telugu states. Despite Vishal having a decent market in Tollywood, the film’s outdated content and lack of strong promotions likely contributed to its poor performance.
Sundar C’s direction and the presence of stars like Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Sonu Sood weren’t enough to draw Telugu audiences, leading to a first-weekend collection of less than ₹1 crore. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, the nostalgia factor and Pongal holiday release timing seem to have worked in its favor, helping it gross ₹50 crore.
With the Telugu version already out of many screens, it looks like Madha Gaja Raja won’t be recovering its investment in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. What are your thoughts on this unexpected contrast in performance?
