Gauamiputra Satakarni: Trade and Buyers Response

This is the real meaning of Sankranti. There is a shining new glow in Telugu states as Telugu audiences are queuing before cinema halls for Gautamiputra Satakarni tickets. Nandamuri Balakrishna’s historical 100th Gautamiputra Satakarni is getting robust each day. After an outstanding first day response, collections are going strong and steady making buyers in all the regions to feel happy. 

Producers Rajiv Reddy, Bibo Srinu from First Frame Entertainments banner communicated with the individual distributors and are hereby divulging these statements:

Sai Korrapati (Ceded/Vizag): Ceded territory is a shell tank for Balakrishna. His strong hold in the region made me to bag GPS at fancy prices. The film will breakeven by Sunday and GPS will be into all time top 5 records in this part.

Sudhakar (Krishna/Guntur): I am glad to have distributed the prestigious Balakrishna’s 100th movie made on historical Satavahana subject. Startling response from Krishna and Guntur audience is shattering records. My investment made is safeguarded by this overwhelming public reaction.

Sudhakar Reddy (Nizam): After watching GPS first copy, I’ve forecasted a record run for NBK. Today my words have come true. Financial result is on definite positive side and hopefully excess flows begin from Monday.

Suresh Babu (East): We are moving towards financial overflows. I told producer and my friend Rajiv Reddy to get ready from Monday.

LVR (West): Repeats have started in this region. Balakrishna’s fan frenzy and powerful content is pushing us into gains by today.

Bharat Kumar (Nellore): Never witnessed such huge crowds and exceptional response. Every scene and every dialogue is extolled. Tickets are sold like hotcakes and we are under pressure to increase the screens. Commercially, GPS is first film in Sankranti to have run into profits.

Srujan (Overseas – 9PM): Till date, collections are sustained without any fluctuations. Word of mouth talk and reviews have done a great deal of help. Expecting $2M in the long run and we might bracket into all time top 5 or 6. The film is all set to touch $1M in next couple of hours.

In Australia, UK, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore, buyers are already reaping profits from day 2. GPS is also released on public demand in Japan, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Singapore and few more areas which is unusual for a Telugu film to garner special adoration.

Producers Rajiv Reddy and Bibo Srinu are extending their warm wishes to audience and congratulations to buyers for encouraging their film thus surpassing breakeven records within just four to five days.

Honorable Central Minister Venkaiah Naidu and state minister Prathipati Pulla Rao along with film’s cast, crew watched Gautamiputra Satakarni at a special screening in Prasad Laboratory Preview theatre yesterday. Below is the response from them.

Venkaiah Naidu: The film is just superb. Central story, presentation, dialogues, lyrics, music, costumes, locations, grandeur and every department have given the best. There is a necessity for filmmakers to educate the present generation about our history and preserve our culture, heritage. Satakarni symbolizes our Telugu honor, Telugu esteem and Telugu pride. 

I am surprised with director Krish and his team’s dedication to have completed the film in 79 days. I congratulate him for making such historical project. War scenes in this movie are the best in Indian cinema. 

After NTR, it is only Balakrishna who can show the ease, comfort acting in these historical roles. 

Generally, I do not watch movies because of time and other constraints but I took time for GPS because it is about our own history. I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. Once again congratulations to Balayya Babu, Krish, producers Rajiv Reddy, Bibo Srinu, writer Burra Sai Madhav and other technicians. Sankranti wishes to each and every one. 

Prathipati Pulla Rao: Congrats to GPS team. You re-created historical subject and penned a history of your own in Telugu cinema books. You made Telugu people feel proud and also taught them about our Satavahana glory. This Sankranti will be special treat for all Balayya Babu Fans.   

Balakrishna: Telugu people made this Sankranti memorable for me by blessing Gautamiputra Satakarni. Our team efforts are paid off. Thanks to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu garu, Telangana CM KCR garu and Minister Venkaiah Naidu garu for supporting our film. I also thank media friends for standing besides us in every step. GPS is a proud film not only for Telugu people but also for entire India.

Krish: This is a collective victory not just for our team but for every mother and all the women in our country. Venkaiah Naidu garu, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu garu and Telangana CM KCR garu have been the pillar supports in keeping our best efforts to make this distinguished subject. Thanks to all Telugu community across world for holding on our belief.

Sai Madhav Burra: Satakarni is no more a simple film for me. This experience is a like a dream coming true. In my remote dreams, I never thought of writing dialogues for Balakrishna garu’s 100th film. This Sankranti will remain as a special day for my remaining life. I took my mother’s blessings before beginning the writing part for GPS. 

Producer Bibo Srinu: We made this film with more respect and more responsibility because Satakarni is a reputed subject and distinctively Balakrishna garu’s 100th. All our efforts have come out positively with amazing response from audience. On this context I thank AP CM Chandrababu Naidu garu, Telangana CM KCR garu and Central Minister Venkaiah Naidu garu for being our motivational force.

At the foothills of Tirumala and with the blessings of Lord Balaji, the big event of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s historical 100th film Gautamiputhra Satakarni audio function will be held at Sri Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Municipal High School Grounds, Tirupathi on December 26th. GPSK is the most happening film and this function is most awaited event for Telugu people in all parts of the world.

After the breathtaking GPSK trailer took Youtube by storm breaking all time records with highest number of views ever for a Telugu film, makers are organizing this audio function prestigiously with Central Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu as special guests.  

“The uniquely orchestrated trailer launch in Kotilingala, Karimnagar district and in 100 theaters simultaneously in Telugu states is declared biggest success. We are happy to have crossed the expectations of audience with the trailer. Inspired by this success, we are resuming the courage forward to big occasion of Gautamiputra Satakarni audio launch to be organized on December 26th at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Municipal High School Grounds in Tirupathi.

Along with Central Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu as chief guests, entire casting of the film Balakrishna, Shriya Saran, Hema Malini and other technicians will join the program. We request the same support from media, audience, fans and police in making this function one more memorable event in the journey of GPSK,” producers said.   

The historical movie presented by Bibo Srinivas and produced on First Frame Entertainment banner by Y Rajeev Reddy, Jagarlamudi Saibabu on a mammoth budget will remain as greatest films in Telugu cinema history. 

Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna’s historical 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni is directed by National Award winning Jagarlamuldi Krish and produced by Y Rajeev Reddy, Jagarlamudi Saibabu on First Frame Entertainments banner. The prestigious project completed entire shooting part yesterday evening and producers are delighted to announce the breaking of pumpkin. 

 

Krish shot the last scene on Balakrishna, Shriya Saran and Hema Malini yesterday at RFC.

 

On this happy occasion of wrapping entire production, producers are delighted to update media and audience about rapid progress of their high budget project.

 

“We’ve officially announced Gautamiputra Satakarni on April 8, 2016 at Ugadi festival celebrations in Andhra Pradesh new capital city Amaravathi. 

Later the film was officially launched in Hyderabad in the presence of dignitaries like Telangana CM KCR, Minister T Harish Rao, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Raghavendra Rao, Dasari Narayana Rao and many other distinguished guests list.

Our first schedule was a tough grind in Morocco’s Atlas Studio and Varu Georges capturing the interval war scenes. Management of 1000 junior artists, 200 horses and camels used in this schedule was challenging. We wrapped the schedule in 14 days working 14 to 16 hours per day.

Rigorous second schedule began near Chilkur Balaji temple from May 30 comprised a massive naval battle. Elaborate setting of ships and vessels erected here are easily one of the biggest seen grandeur in Telugu cinema in recent times. 

New third schedule kicked off in Georgia from July 4th capturing yet another mind blowing climax war sequence. Satavahana soldiers fight with Greeks in the hefty battle composed in scenic locations of Mount Kazbeg in Georgia, close to Russia border. 1000 soldiers, 300 horses and 20 chariots are to be used.

Fourth schedule began on August 29 in Madhya Pradesh till September 20 is a show of royal Satavahana saga with devotional Rajasuya Yagam, important scenes on lead cast and also a song.

Later on, minor patch works followed by entry of Shivaraj Kumar and canning a song in Brinda Master Choreography were all memorable experiences. Neetu Lulla’s styling is a scintillating work. 

In parallel, there was lot of appreciation for Gautamiputra Satakarni first looks posters and promotional teaser crossing 3 Million views, first ever for a senior Telugu cinema super star. In this sojourn, we also had the privilege of meeting legendary Singer SP Balasubramaniam garu for recording a song with his nectar voice.

Finally, we have entered the last day at shooting yesterday in between Balakrishna, Hema Malini and Shriya Saran and broke the pumpkin.

Making of Gautamiputra Satakarni is not a simple mechanical journey. We had numerous unforgettable moments to cherish for life long.

Balakrishna’s commitment cannot be put in words. He stood the pillar support for our team inspiring us on every step. We are honoured to have worked with such a great star, who is in fact a simple human being. This visual grandeur could not have been possible without the support and dedication from entire team.  

 

On this emotionally rewarding occasion, I would like to thank and congratulate every member of Gautamiputra Satakarni team, from light boy or office boy to director Krish and hero Balakrishna for their distinctive hard work and superlative support. 

Media friends always served a backbone in fulfilling our endeavours by reporting every detail and update of Gautamiputra Satakarni reach Fans and common audience. Their dynamism at dispersing the information encouraged us on every step.

Without hardcore Balakrishna Fan base and cinema loving audience, Gautamiputra Satakarni isn’t possible. They are real motivation force behind Krish, Balayya Babu to work in best of their strengths.
    

Beyond all, distributors and buyers from all areas in India and abroad are an underpinning energy in completing the production earlier by one day in just 79 days. We promise you to deliver a top quality visual feast with post production teams working round the clock to deliver the output enabling us for January second week release,” producers said.

Casting: Balakrishna, Hema Malini, Shriya Saran, Kabeer Bedi and others.

Presenter: Bibo Srinivas

Cinematographer: Gnanashekhar 

Art: Bhupesh Bhupathi

Lyrics: Sirivennela Sitarama Shastri

Dialogues: Saimadhav Burra

Fights: Ram Lakshman
Music: Chirantan Bhatt

Co producer: Kommineni Venkateswara Rao

Producers: Y Rajiv Reddy, Jagarlamudi Saibabu

Director: Krish

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s most anticipated 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni is a hot cake in distribution circles. The magnum opus is continuously making buzz in Telugu states raising the curiosity. 

Balakrishna’s warrior pre look, royal first look and exhilarating teaser generated tremors in the industry. 

Producers Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi take pleasure to announce that business of their project is closed in two Telugu states. 

“We are honored to produce Balakrishna Garu’s 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni under Krish direction. We thank for continuous support from film industry and media circle. We take pride to announce the news officially on Gautamiputra Satakarni distribution business is closed for all the areas in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states at record prices,” said producers.  

 

Below is our esteemed distributors list:

Nizam – Global Cinemas Sudhakar Reddy

Ceded – Varaahi Sai Korrapati 

Vizag – Varaahi Sai Korrapati

East –  Varaahi Sai Korrapati, Suresh Babu Suresh Movies jointly

West – LVR

Krishna – Bakery Prasad

Nellore – Bharath

Guntur – S Movies Sudhakar

Gautamiputra Satakarni is set for grand release on January 12, 2017 all over the world. Meanwhile, Gautamiputra Satakarni new Diwali poster with Balakrishna paramount look will be released tomorrow. 

Presenter: Bibo Srinivas

Art Director: Bupesh Bhupathi

Cameraman: Gnanashekar

Music: Chirantan Bhatt

Lyrics: Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry

Dialogues: Burra Sai Madhav

Fights: Ram Lakshman

Co-Producers: Kommineni Venkateshwa Rao

Producers: Y Rajeev Reddy, Jagarlamudi Sababu

Director: Krish