This Is A Disaster For Lady Superstar!

Article by Satya Published on: 11:11 am, 9 November 2026

Lady Superstar Nayanthara’s latest release Mookuthi Amman 2, also promoted as Mahashakthi in telugu, is turning out to be a major disappointment at the box office. Despite big promotions and expectations of a Rs 100 crore film, the devotional drama is struggling to attract audiences.

Directed by Sundar C, the film features Nayanthara in the lead role, with Duniya Vijay and Regina Cassandra playing the negative characters. The makers went all out with promotions ahead of the Diwali release. Nayanthara herself visited temples and distributed sarees to women, and those videos received good attention on social media. But none of this translated into box-office numbers.

The first Mookuthi Amman, released directly on OTT during the Covid period, received a good response. It was also watched by Telugu audiences under the title Ammoru Thalli. That success created expectations for the sequel. However, RJ Balaji, who directed the first part, did not return for the second film, with Sundar C taking over the project.

The real disappointment is now visible in its box-office performance. Even after the opening weekend, the film reportedly failed to cross the Rs 10 crore mark. Distributors who expected the Diwali holiday season to help the film are now facing disappointment.

Even Nayanthara’s double role as a goddess and a journalist has failed to make an impact. The film’s visual effects and heavy use of AI have also become talking points among audiences. Viewers are increasingly questioning outdated storytelling and visuals that fail to offer a convincing cinematic experience.

For an actress who is often referred to as Lady Superstar and commands a huge remuneration, this is certainly an unexpected setback. Nayanthara’s star power and extensive promotions could not save the film from a disappointing theatrical response.