Among senior Telugu stars, Megastar Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh have been enjoying a strong resurgence at the box office in recent times.
With Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Venkatesh delivered a massive blockbuster that reportedly grossed over ₹260 crore worldwide.
Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi is aiming for career-best numbers with his latest outing, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, which is riding on high expectations.
However, the situation appears different for Nandamuri Balakrishna.
He had delivered solid hits in the recent past when several senior stars were struggling for box-office success. But just as his contemporaries bounced back with big winners, Balayya suffered a major setback.
The disappointing result of “Akhanda 2” has significantly impacted his market, with reports suggesting that several of his upcoming projects are being forced to rework scripts or scale down production budgets.
Industry buzz also indicates that his remuneration has been slashed following the film’s poor performance.
With expectations rising and competition intensifying, Balakrishna is now under pressure to deliver a solid blockbuster.
Insiders say that unless his next release clicks big time, his market value and paycheque could take a further hit.
