If Mark Antony manages to generate good reviews and gather strong word-of-mouth, it may just defy the expectations at the box office.
Actor Vishal's most ambitious movie to date Mark Antony opened in cinemas. While the opening may not be earth-shattering on the lines of Rajinikanth's Jailer or Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, this movie is pregnant with the potential to become a commercial blockbuster.
The entire cast and crew of Mark Antony seem to be confident about its ability to strike a chord with the masses. As it seems to pack all the elements that promise to give the movie buffs wholesome entertainment. Helmed by Adhik Ravichandran, the movie began to generate a lot of interest among the audience following the release of its teaser.
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Mark Antony faces a big hurdle at the box office
If the movie manages to generate good reviews and gather strong word-of-mouth, it may just defy the expectations at the box office. According to conventional wisdom, the movies that release on the heels of big blockbusters may not fare well in cinemas. The trade believes that the people would have exhausted their disposable income on the previous releases, making it tougher for new films to draw audiences.
In Tamil Nadu, however, these preconceived notions have been defied defied multiple times. The movie patrons have proved that as long as the movies are good they don't mind coming to cinemas week after week.
Mark Antony was released in theatres during a particularly busy period at the box office, with Rajinikanth's Jailer and Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan enjoying record-breaking receptions in the state. Jawan, in particular, exceeded expectations, emerging as the biggest Hindi hit in the Tamil Nadu box office, performing on par with top Tamil star films.
However, Vishal is confident that Mark Antony will these challenges because he claims it will offer a "super cinematic experience."
Where will Mark Antony stream?
For those wondering where to stream Mark Antony after its theatrical run, Amazon Prime Video is the streaming partner. Following the current trend, the movie is likely to make its digital debut within five weeks of its release.
Mark Antony star-cast
Besides Vishal, Mark Antony also SJ Suneel, Selvaraghavan, Ritu, Abhinaya, Kingsley and Y.G.Mahendran.
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