Superstar Mahesh Babu's next film Maharshi is carrying huge expectations and the makers are minting huge money even before the film's release. The movie directed by Vamshi Paidipally is hot in trade and the film's rights have been picked up for record prices. Maharshi is the only biggie releasing during summer and hence the theatrical rights of the film are acquired for Rs 102 crores.
Amazon Prime bought the digital rights for Rs 11 crores while the Hindi Dubbing rights are sold for Rs 26 crores. Gemini TV acquired the satellite rights of Maharshi for Rs 16 crores. All the other rights fetched Rs 3 crores and the movie brought Rs 155 crores through the rights. Made on a budget of Rs 100 crores, Maharshi is said to have left the makers in hefty profits. Dil Raju, PVP and Ashwini Dutt are the producers. Devi Sri Prasad composed the tunes and the background score. Maharshi hits the screens on May 9th. Here are the deals:
Theatrical Rights: Rs 102 Cr
Satellite Rights: Rs 16 Cr
Hindi Dubbing Rights: Rs 26 Cr
Digital Rights: Rs 11 Cr
Total: Rs 155 Crores