Jr NTR is on a roll with four back-to-back hits in the last couple of years. His latest film Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, which released on October 11, might add to the list as well. The production house had arranged for premiere shows in the US on October 10 and Aravinda Sametha has raked in over Rs 5 crore from the premiere shows. Apparently, Jr NTR's film has surpassed the collection of Ram Charan's Rangasthalam which earned a little less than Aravinda Sametha in the US. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, Aravind Sametha released in 194 locations in the US. The action-drama received an overwhelming response in India as well. In Nizam/Telangana, the film has earned over Rs 8 crore on its opening day. #AravindhaSametha First Day : 8.30 Crores Gross / 5.73 Crores Share in Nizam / #Telangana Highest Non-Baahubali Record.. Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 12, 2018 The film has raked in Rs 91 crore worldwide in the pre-release business. According to a trade expert, the producers of Aravinda Sametha will reap profits if the film collects Rs 136.5 crore worldwide. In Andhra Pradesh, the government has granted permission to screen two extra shows per day during Dussehra. This will majorly boost the box office collection of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. Aravinda Sametha traces the life of Veera Raghava Reddy (Jr NTR) who is on a road to self-discovery. The film has Pooja Hegde, Jagapati Babu, Naga Babu, Eesha Rebba and Sunil in important roles. ALSO SEE | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review: Jr NTR is terrific in Trivikram's actioner<doc-sep>Will Tirvikram Srinivasâ€™ sentiment work out for Aravinda Sametha ? In all Trivikram movies, heroes pose with a backpack on the poster and film buffs hope this time the sentiment works out for Jr NTR too. Flix Tollywood Jr NTRâ€™s fans are elated over the release of the latest poster from his upcoming film Aravinda Sametha. The hero is seen walking with a big backpack indicating that he is on a journey. However, the directorâ€™s fans and those who know him well say that using a bag for a filmâ€™s poster has been a sentiment that he has been using in his last couple of films. Those who have been following director Trivikramâ€™s films such as S/o Satyamurthy, A..Aa and Khaleja know this very well. The heroes in these films have posed with bags for posters and now it seems to be Jr NTRâ€™s turn. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas with whom Jr NTR is associating for the first time, the film has Pooja Hegde pairing up with the hero. S Thaman is composing music for Aravinda Sametha. The film is bankrolled by S Radha Krishna under his banner Haarika & Hassine Creations on a big budget. Its technical crew includes S Thaman for music, PS Vinod for cinematography and Naveen Nooli and Nithin Mc for editing. Aravinda Sametha is scheduled for release on October 11th and its post-production is happening right now. Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde play the lead pair in this action entertainer which also has Eesha Rebba, Sunil, Jagapati Babu, Naga Babu, Rao Ramesh, Supriya Pathak, Sithara, Brahmaji and Ravi Prakash in supporting roles. Speaking at the trailer launch event recently, its lead star said that the film wouldnâ€™t have been possible without Jagapathi Babuâ€™s character. Comedian Sunil, at the same event, said that Jagapathi Babuâ€™s character is so fearsome that it would give sleepless nights. Trivkram Srinivas is looking to score big at the box office with his last outing, the Pawan Kalyan starrer Agnyathavasi turning out to be a dud. With the bag sentiment back in place, his fans hope for a massive hit from him with Aravinda Sametha. (Content provided by Digital Native)<doc-sep>Jr NTR's 'Aravinda Sametha' crosses 1 million mark The film has surpassed Ram Charan's 'Rangasthalam's' record in the US. Flix Tollywood Jr NTRâ€™s film Aravinda Sametha which got released on Thursday has crossed the $1 million mark in the US. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, Aravinda Sametha stars Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde as the lead pair. The film was released across 194 locations in the US. The film has surpassed Ram Charan's Rangasthalam's record in the US. Jr NTR took it to twitter to thank director Trivikram, cast and crew of the film. Overwhelmed by the response for #ASVR . Thank you for all the love. This success wouldnâ€™t have been possible without #Trivikram garu, whose focus and determination drove us all. Thank you sir â€” Jr NTR (@tarak9999) October 11, 2018 The action-drama received an overwhelming response in India as well. In Telangana, the film has earned over Rs 8 crore and grossed over 60 crores worldwide on its opening day. With a worldwide gross of 60 crores, NTRâ€™s #AravindhaSametha is off to a sensational start. A new all time record in AP and Telangana (Non BB). â€” Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 12, 2018 The story is set with Rayalaseema factionalism backdrop and is a revenge saga between two families. The film also stars Jagapati Babu, Naga Babu, Eesha Rebba and Sunil in important roles. Jagapathi Babu once again is seen in a grey shade, like many of his recent films, especially Rangasthalam. The movie is bankrolled by S Radha Krishna under his banner Haarika & Hassine Creations on a big budget. The movie has music by S Thaman composing music, PS Vinod for cinematography and Naveen Nooli and Nithin Mc for editing. According to sources, Jr NTR will be moving over the SS Rajamouli multi starrer in which he will be sharing the screen space with Ram Charan Teja. The principal shooting of the film will begin by end of November. However, an official confirmation about the same is awaited. (Content provided by Digital Native)<doc-sep>The failure of Pawan Kalyan's Agnyaathavaasi was a huge blow for director Trivikram Srinivas. When the news of him teaming up with Jr NTR broke, it drew mixed reactions and many questioned the filmmaker's form. However, with Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, he has redeemed himself. The film is about two villages headed by Narapa Reddy (Naga Babu) and Basi Reddy (Jagapati Babu) who are always at loggerheads with each other. For them, words do not matter as they communicate with swords and bloodshed. For decades, both these villages have not sorted out their differences because they were blinded by revenge. Narapa Reddy's son Veera Raghava Reddy (Jr NTR) is the only person who can put an end to this menace. Trivikram Srinivas's direction is one of the highlights of Aravinda Sametha. Taking a clichéd story and revamping it with interesting sequences is not an easy task. Many falter at it, but this time, Trivikram has packaged the film with the right dose of action, sentiment, love and drama. The filmmaker does not waste time explaining the feud between the two villages. He jumps straight into the film and with a voice-over, we are told the story of the two rival villages. Right from the word go, we are drawn into the film and the first 20 minutes speak volumes about the intensity of Aravinda Sametha. Jr NTR's introduction shot is the simplest establishment shot for a hero in a commercial venture. But when his character is forced to fight the opposite gang, he arrives as a superhero. Unlike fictional superheroes, he cannot save the people who matter to him the most. He loses his father in the gang rivalry and is torn between revenge and putting an end to the ongoing tension. He is just terrific as Veera Raghav Reddy and is a treat to watch out for. In most of the commercial films, we see the heroines playing bubbly characters who do not add any value to the story. But Trivikram's treatment in Aravinda Sametha is refreshing. Here, Pooja Hegde is not just NTR's love interest. Instead, her character acts as a catalyst in driving Raghava Reddy in the right direction. She has done a commendable job as a documentary filmmaker and a student of anthropology. Raghava Reddy is hell-bent on changing the mindset of these two villages. During the interval sequences, he bashes Basi Reddy's goons and shows them the doorway to death. It is this action of Raghava Reddy which helps the people to understand that revenge is not an answer for everything. Stunt choreographers Ram and Lakshman have done a tremendous job. Though the fight sequences are sometimes gory, they look brilliant on screen. However, the runtime of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava leads to the film's downfall post intermission. An unwanted song and predictability in few scenes makes the film a tad bit longer than it should be. Another hero of Aravinda Sametha is SS Thaman's pulsating background score. With Jr NTR's charismatic screen presence and Thaman's BGM, many sequences are a delight to watch. A word of appreciation for all the supporting characters including Devayani, Eswari Rao and Supriya Pathak for adding value to the story with their performances. Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is a commercial actioner backed by Trivikram's engaging script and Jr NTR's excellent performance. After the debacle of Pawan Kalyan-starrer Agnyaathavaasi, director Trivikram Srinivas has bounced back with Jr NTR's Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, says our review. 3/5 stars for Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. ALSO SEE | Jr NTR opens up on dad Harikrishna's death: Work saved me<doc-sep>
Jr NTR's 'Aravinda Sametha' joins the Rs 100 crore club This is the actor's third film crossing the Rs 100 crore mark on the first weekend. Flix Tollywood Jr NTR starrer Aravinda Sametha is having a great run at the box office with its collections soaring. The film had reportedly collected Rs 60 crore on day one of its release of which Rs 40 crore were from the Telugu states of Andhra and Telangana. And trade circles have pointed out that it has collected Rs 120 crore worldwide on its first weekend thereby pushing Mahesh Babuâ€™s Bharat Ane Nenu which collected Rs 93 crores and Ram Charan Teja starrer Rangasthalam which collected Rs 93.5 crore to second and third places respectively. Jr NTRâ€™s Jai Lava Kusaâ€™s collections stood at Rs 130.90 crore and for Janatha Garage it was Rs 134.80 crore. This is the starâ€™s third film crossing the Rs 100 crore mark on the first weekend. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas with whom Jr NTR is associating for the first time, Aravinda Sametha has Pooja Hegde pairing up with the hero. The film is bankrolled by S Radha Krishna under his banner Haarika & Hassine Creations on a big budget. Its technical crew includes S Thaman for music, PS Vinod for cinematography and Naveen Nooli and Nithin MC for editing. While Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde play the lead pair in this action entertainer, its star cast also has Eesha Rebba, Sunil, Jagapati Babu, Naga Babu, Rao Ramesh, Supriya Pathak, Sithara, Brahmaji and Ravi Prakash in supporting roles. Trivikram Srinivas, after the Agnyathavasi debacle, was looking to score a big hit and it has happened with Aravinda Sametha. With the film going strong at the box office, the team is on a celebratory mode. According to sources, Jr NTR will be moving over to the SS Rajamouli multi-starrer in which he will be sharing the screen space with Ram Charan Teja. The principal shooting of the film will begin by end of November. However, an official confirmation about the same is awaited. (Content provided by Digital Native)