Tollywood's non-Tier-1 heroes have been going through a bad phase. Natural Star Nani's The Paradise flopped at the box office, incurring heavy losses in all territories with the sole exception of Nizam. Nikhil Siddhartha's Swayambhu has been delayed by 1.5 years. Sai Dharam Tej is heading for his wedding before the release of Sambarala Yeti Gattu, another project that has been delayed by 1.5 years. After a raft of disasters, Nithiin is pinning all hopes on Alia Rukmini.
Sharwanand set out with a win this year. His Nari Nari Naduma Murari was a box-office hit. Biker and Bhogi, however, have ruined his hopes for a sixer of a year. Biker, released in April, tanked at the box office after a decent start. Its excellent production values didn't come to be appreciated by even OTT viewers.
Bhogi, which was scheduled to be released in theatres this week, has now come a cropper with a sudden CBFC decision to refer it to a Reviewing Committee. The delay could be longer than expected. The Sampath Nandi directorial will suffer if it misses the November slot. December and January are going to be too non-accommodative.
