Vijay Deverakonda recently starred alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the movie “Kushi.” This film marked his return to the silver screen after his 2022 release, “Liger,” which had a substantial budget of over Rs 100 crore.“Kushi” also featured other talented actors like Ananya Panday, Chunky Panday, Ramya Krishnan, and Makarand Deshpande.
However, “Kushi” didn’t perform well at the box office and was considered a flop initially.
Surprisingly, the movie started gaining positive attention on Twitter after some time.In response, Vijay Deverakonda took to Twitter and expressed his emotions.
He shared a teary-eyed emoji and thanked his fans for patiently waiting for him for five years.He encouraged everyone to watch the film with their friends and family.
“Kushi” was directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers.It was released on September 1, 2023.
On the other hand, Samantha Ruth Prabhu had her last big-screen appearance in “Shaakuntalam,” directed and produced by Gunasekhar.Unfortunately, the film didn’t perform well commercially, only earning Rs 20 crore against a budget of Rs 65 crore.
Despite this setback, trade analyst Akshaye Rathi praised Samantha’s star power, emphasizing that one flop does not define her career.He noted her versatility and predicted success in various genres.
Samantha gained immense popularity across India with her role in “The Family Man 2” and her performance in the hit song “Oo Antava” from Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa.” Her pan-India recognition has solidified her status as a true-blue star, capable of excelling in various roles and genres.
Overall, Vijay Deverakonda’s “Kushi” faced initial challenges but eventually garnered positive attention, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu continues to shine in the industry, with her versatility and popularity transcending the success or failure of individual projects.
