Excerpt: The release of Boyapati’s Skanda and Srikanth Addala’s Peddha kapu witnessed the proclamation of sequels. Regrettably, neither Skanda nor Peddha kapu made a mark at the box office, rendering the future of these sequels uncertain.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry, a peculiar trend has emerged – the announcement of sequels at the climax of a movie. This twist has become the newest addition to the industry’s playbook. Notably, big-budget productions led by acclaimed directors have jumped on this bandwagon, unveiling sequels to their cinematic creations. However, this path is fraught with uncertainty, as many films that declare a sequel end up being nothing more than an announcement.
Countless films have excitedly proclaimed a sequel during production or upon release, only to let it fade into oblivion. The primary reason for this anticlimactic turn of events is the colossal failure of the initial installment. Recently, Raviteja’s “Ramarao On Duty” announced a sequel, but the disaster that followed left no trace of its anticipated continuation.
In a similar vein, the release of Boyapati’s Skanda and Srikanth Addala’s Peddha kapu witnessed the proclamation of sequels, with the latter even discussing plans for two more parts. Regrettably, neither Skanda nor Peddha kapu made a mark at the box office, rendering the future of these sequels uncertain.
For midrange movies like Skanda and Peddha kapu, the success of the initial installment was critical to materialize the sequels. However, the financial losses incurred by Skanda have deterred its producer from pursuing another venture. Similarly, the Peddha kapu producer faced a similar fate, casting a shadow over the prospects of the next installment.
In contrast, directors of recent hits like Virupaksha and Bimbisara took a different approach. They chose to announce Part 2 only after achieving significant success, demonstrating a more prudent strategy. Whether more directors will adopt this approach, rather than prematurely announcing sequels that risk becoming mere punchlines, remains to be seen.
In Tollywood, the fate of sequels hinges on the triumph or defeat of their predecessors, reminding us that in the film industry, there are no guarantees, and every sequel announcement carries a weighty gamble.
