Srikanth: Check Out Rajkummar Rao and Alaya F’s Box Office Report Card; Will National Award-Winning Actor Score His Second Hit as a Solo Male Lead?
Srikanth is releasing on May 10, alongside Deepak Tijori's murder-mystery Tipppsy. The biopic of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla is directed by Tushar Hiranandani, and also stars Jyothika and Sharad Kelkar.
Rajkummar Rao takes on the main role in Srikanth, a biopic portraying the journey of Srikanth Bolla, an entrepreneur who overcame the challenges of visual impairment to achieve success in both life and career. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani of Saand Ki Aankh fame, the film also stars Alaya F as the female lead, alongside Jyothika (fresh from the success of Shaitaan) and Sharad Kelkar. Srikanth is scheduled for release on May 10, marking the sole big Bollywood release on that date. Srikanth: Rajkummar Rao’s Film to Feature Audio Description for Visually Impaired Audience.
Undoubtedly, Rajkummar Rao is a phenomenal actor, evidenced by his National Award for Best Actor for Shahid. Even if the film falls short, Rao's performance is often a highlight. Unless, of course, he's buried under layers of prosthetics, a la Raabta!
Yet, despite his talent, Rao's brand doesn't always translate into box-office success. Certainly, commercial viability isn't always his primary consideration when choosing roles. Films like Omerta, Trapped, and Newton weren't crafted with blockbuster ambitions. But when Rao has ventured into more mainstream projects, only a couple have resonated with audiences in theatres.
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His biggest solo hit, Stree, remains his only Rs 100 crore grosser. Bareilly Ki Barfi, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, earned praise but only achieved moderate success at the box office, much like Newton. Rao's standout commercial hit, apart from Stree, was Queen, yet his role was that of the antagonist and more of an extended cameo, and Kangana's stellar lead performance primarily fueled its box-office triumph.
Check Rajkummar Rao's Box Office Report Card for the Past 10 Years:
Bheed
Release Date: March 24, 2023
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 2.03 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Hit – The First Case
Release Date: July 15, 2022
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 9.29 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Badhaai Do
Release Date: February 11, 2022
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 20.62 Crore
Box Office Verdict:Flop
Roohi
Release Date: March 11, 2021
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 23.25 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Shimla Mirchi
Release Date: January 03, 2020
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 0.03 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Made In China
Release Date: October 25, 2019
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 9.63 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Judgementall Hai Kya
Release Date: July 26, 2019
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 33.11 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Release Date: February 01, 2019
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 20.28 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
5 Weddings
Release Date: October 26, 2018
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 0.36 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Stree
Release Date: August 31, 2018
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 129.90 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Super-Hit
Fanney Khan
Release Date: August 3, 2018
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 10.55 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
Release Date: November 10, 2017
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 11.14 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Newton
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 22.80 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Average
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Release Date: August 18, 2017
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 34.55 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Average
Behen Hogi Teri
Release Date: June 9, 2017
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 1.99 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Trapped
Release Date: March 17, 2017
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 2.83 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Aligarh
Release Date: February 26, 2016
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 2.5 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Dolly Ki Doli
Release Date: January 23, 2015
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 19.26 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Citylights
Release Date: May 30, 2014
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 8.51 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Queen
Release Date: March 7, 2014
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 61 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Hit
As for Alaya F, the relative newcomer had made her acting debut with the 2020 film, Jawaani Jaaneman. She was noted for her confident performance then. By 2024, Alaya had acted in five movies, two of which - Freddy and U-Turn - had directed OTT releases. However, the rest of her movies didn't work at the box office, including the recent Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Srikanth Censor Update: Rajkummar Rao’s Biographical Film Gets U Certificate – Check Runtime!
Check Alaya F's Box Office Report Card:
Jawaani Jaaneman
Release Date: January 31, 2020
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 28.98 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 0.25 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Release Date: April 11, 2024
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 56.62 Crore
Box Office Verdict: Flop
So What to Expect From Srikanth?
As the only Bollywood biggie of the week (there is also Deepak Tijori's Tipppsy... but let's be honest, how many remember it's also releasing?), Srikanth has a fair chance of getting attention from the audience. In April 2024, films like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Maidaan, Do Aur Do Pyaar, LSD 2 all came and tanked at the box office, so there is a drought. The trailer of Srikanth has been well-received, with particular praise for Rao's performance, the feel-good appeal and the use of the QSQT song "Papa Kehte Hai". Some of the press who have managed to catch the movie on select media trials have also given glowing reviews to the film.
However, Srikanth's advance sales seem to be on the lower side. Most of the known trade experts and pundits have not provided an exciting update for the film, even when Srikant opened its booking window on Wednesday. That said, if the good press reviews turn into positive word-of-mouth from the viewers, you can expect Srikanth to be a slow-but-steady winner at the box office if Luck is in its favour.
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