The much-awaited Hollywood visual extravaganza, Avatar – The Way of Water had a simultaneous release in Telugu version as well on December 16th. As per the trade reports, this James Cameron’s cinematic creation has breached Rs 23.35 crore share during the first weekend from twin Telugu states. Below is area-wise break-up data
| Nizam | 12.57 cr |
| Ceded | 3.04 cr |
| Uttarandhra | 3.31 cr |
| East+West | 1.18 cr |
| Krishna+Guntur | 2.43 cr |
| Nellore | 0.82 cr |
| AP/TS Grand Total | 23.35 cr |
As per the reports, the pre-release business for Avatar 2 for the entire Andhra, Rayalaseema and Nizam is done for just Rs 5 crore. In most areas, the film was released on a rental basis. The break-even target for Avatar 2 for twin Telugu states is valued at Rs 5.25 crore. As the film has collected a share of Rs 23.35 crore during its opening weekend, it is clear that the film is already a hugely profitable venture in Telugu states.
