Superhero film HanuMan, made on a moderate budget, is winning over big-budget entertainer Guntur Kaaram at the US box office, shocking trade circles. This is surprising because Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas, the makers of Guntur Kaaram, command a strong market in the US and their film was expected to dominate the first weekend.

HanuMan's success is likely due to its positive word of mouth, despite its limited release in the US. The film grossed an impressive $500K on Friday, while Guntur Kaaram struggled with a $350K gross.

Box Office Collections:

#GunturKaaram

Thursday (Premieres): $1.39 million
Friday (Day 1): $380k
Total Gross: $1.789 Million

#HanuMan

Thursday (Premieres): $460k
Friday (Day 1): $506k
Total Gross: $966k

Analysis:

HanuMan's strong start at the US box office is a testament to the film's quality and appeal to audiences. The film's devotional touch, arresting screenplay, and stunning visuals have resonated with viewers, while Guntur Kaaram has been criticized for its lackluster script and monotonous narration.

Industry experts believe that HanuMan is likely to emerge as an outright blockbuster and claim the 'Sankranti Winner' tag with a sensational run in the first weekend. The film is expected to surpass the break-even mark in a few more hours and aim to breach into the $2.5M club in the long run.

Teja Sajja, young hero who is yet to reach the next level of stardom in tollywood overtaking Super Star Mahesh Babu that too in the festival season of Sankranti speaks volumes of the next for novel , creative and innovative mindsets in the industry.

The success of HanuMan and the struggles of Guntur Kaaram highlight the importance of strong storytelling and audience engagement in the Telugu film industry. Films that connect with audiences on an emotional level and offer a unique and entertaining experience are more likely to succeed at the box office, regardless of their budget or star power.