Sooryavansham Movie Contract With Set Max In Dallas
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The movie has witnessed a constant re-run on the channel for years since its launch in 1999. Reportedly, Set Max has purchased the rights of Sooryavansham for 100 years. This is why the movie has become a routine showcase on the channel.
Sooryavansham Box Office Collection Despite featuring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role, the movie did not perform well at the box office. Made on a budget of Rs 7 crores, it only managed to earn Rs 6.6 crores, leading to its classification as a flop.
The movie has witnessed a constant re-run on the channel for years since its launch in 1999. Reportedly, Set Max has purchased the rights of Sooryavansham for 100 years. This is why the movie has become a routine showcase on the channel.
Rekha dubbed for Soundarya, who played the younger Amitabh Bachchan's wife, and Jayasudha, who portrayed the elder Amitabh Bachchan's spouse. Rekha's dubbing work is not limited to 'Sooryavansham'.
Flop First Week:2,52,50,000 Budget: 7,00,00,000 India Gross: 11,42,00,000 Overseas Gross: $285,000 Worldwide Gross: 12,64,55,000
70 million INR Sooryavansham / Budget
The film was opened to positive reviews towards the performance of Bachchan but ended up being a box-office bomb, grossing only ₹12.65 crore (US$1.5 million). However, over the years, it has gathered cult following among the Indian diaspora, and has been telecasted frequently on the television channel Sony Max.
People did not like his chemistry with the very beautiful Soundarya and he also did not have any chemistry with his childhood love Rachna. Perhaps this was the reason why the film proved to be a flop. But the film was liked a lot as soon as it came on TV.
