Aadi Saikumar's Shambhala has turned into a sensational blockbuster, registering its biggest day at the box office on New Year's Day. The film has proved that content wins over big combinations and massive budgets, emerging as the winner at the box office amidst Christmas releases. With a collection of around 15 Cr gross till now, Shambhala is set to do more than 20 Cr gross in its full run.
No new releases managed to get a better talk, and Christmas releases other than Shambhala have fizzled out at the ticket windows. Shambhala remains the solo preference for normal and family audiences until Sankranthi releases start hitting theatres with The Raja Saab on Jan 9. The film's success is a strong comeback for Aadi Saikumar, who was struggling for big success for a long time.
The film's narrative explores themes of human emotions in a thrilling manner, with Aadi Saikumar delivering a commendable performance. The cast, including the lead actors, has received praise for their performances. The film's cinematography and background score are also noteworthy.
The success of Shambhala has come as a surprise to many, given the lack of big combinations and massive budgets. However, the film's content has won over audiences, Director Yugandhar Muni succeeded in crafting an intriguing mystical thriller making it a must watch for normal and family audiences. With The Raja Saab set to release on Jan 9, Shambhala will continue to be the top choice until then.