India, Nov. 1 -- Ravi Teja's much-awaited 75th film, Mass Jathara, directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu, has had a rather lukewarm start at the box office. The action entertainer, produced by Fortune Four Cinemas, Srikara Studios, and Sithara Entertainments, collected Rs.0.08 crore (India net) on its opening day, according to Sacnilk.com.

Made on an estimated budget of Rs.30 crore, the film's performance is far below expectations, especially when compared to Ravi Teja's previous release, Mr Bachchan, which opened to a solid Rs.5.3 crore last year. Starring Sreeleela alongside Ravi Teja, Mass Jathara was expected to be a full-fledged mass entertainer celebrating the actor's milestone 75th film but audience response so far has been underwhelming....