Rao Bahadur, headlined by Satya Dev, is one of those very rare films that has received extremely polarising reactions from the audience. While some hailed it as a masterpiece, others didn’t like it due to its slow pacing. The movie has entered the weekdays and is witnessing drops in occupancies and collections.
For the film to be in a much better position, it is important that it performs well over the upcoming (second) weekend. Rao Bahadur must post strong jumps despite facing competition from Akhil’s new release, Lenin.
The success of this experimental and distinctive film is vital for the industry. Only when films like Rao Bahadur perform well do producers invest in such subjects. The psychological drama is likely to receive more appreciation once it lands on OTT, but theatrical success and healthy box office earnings instill confidence and motivation in the entire team.