Karthi – Nayanatara starring Socio Fantasy movie Kaashmora’s USA and Canada distribution rights were sold for 1.7 crores.These rights are inclusive of both Telugu and Tamil languages. Kaashmora had opened to a mediocre reviews and had grossed $364,364 in two languages combined.
USA distribution company which is known for high profile releases, had high hopes on Kaashmora , hired premium theatres across USA.They have released Kaashmora in three ultra-luxurious iPic screens paying $7,000 flat rental per week per screen, a total of $21,000. In return, these three theaters had grossed mere $1,245 – which is a loss of 20 grand. Similarly, distributors had hired many AMC and REGAL screens which yield less percentage to the distributor.
Because of all above said factors, though kaashmora had collected a gross of $365K, its distributors’ share is just $163,000. After VPF & Expenses Kashmora theatrical share is nominal $53K despite huge 157 theaters release.
Kashmora USA & Canada theatrical share, in two languages combined, is dismal 35 lakh rupees and estimated loss is 1.35 crores.
Here is detailed report, theater wise :
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