The May Day holiday is usually a prime window for new films to hit the big screen. This year, major titles such as Dhanush’s Kara, Sai Pallavi’s Ek Din, Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji, and the Mohanlal–Mammootty starrer Patriot are gearing up for release. With stars who have a strong fan base across India, expectations are naturally high for these projects.
Though Telugu releases were announced, the makers have remained silent, with Kara and Ek Din (Oka Roju) being the only exception. There have been no Telugu posters, glimpses, or even basic social media promotions to confirm these versions. This lack of visibility is puzzling, especially since the Telugu audience is known for supporting films from all languages.
At present, ticket booking platforms show no option to purchase tickets for the Telugu versions. This typically indicates that the dubbed versions may not be ready yet.
The Telugu box office is relatively open right now, with no major local releases scheduled. This could have been an ideal opportunity for these dubbed films to dominate screens and generate strong revenue. Instead, the makers appear to be missing a valuable chance to reach a wider audience.