According to Chinese media, the film grossed about 193 million USD. This helps the project rank second in the global martial arts film box office chart, after "Crouching Tiger Hiding Dragon", a classic film that once grossed about 214 million USD.
However, the global revenue figures of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" are still mainly compiled from the Chinese market and some regional box office statistics sources. Some international film data sites have not fully updated this figure, so it is necessary to continue to verify to accurately determine the global revenue of the film.
However, the box office achievements of "Titao Nhan: Phong Khoi Dai Mac" are still considered noteworthy in the context that Chinese martial arts films have not maintained their position as before for many years.
In the 2000s, works such as "The Tiger and the Dragon" or "The Grandmaster" once helped martial arts films become one of the typical genres of Chinese cinema. However, after this period, the number of outstanding works gradually decreased and the market shifted to modern action or fantasy films.
Catman: The Rise of the Desert" is adapted from the comic book series of the same name by author Hua Tien Triet. The film's content revolves around the journey of Catman Dao Ma receiving the task of escorting a mysterious character back to Chang'an. On the journey across the desert, many forces in the underworld appear to compete for targets, creating a series of fierce battles.
A notable point of the film is the participation of many generations of famous martial arts actors. The work gathers stars such as Ngo Kinh, Ly Lien Kiet, Ta Dinh Phong, Truong Tan, Luong Gia Huy and Hue Anh Hong. The martial arts direction is performed by action director Vien Hoa Binh.
Besides a cast of veteran stars, the film also introduces many young faces such as Vu Thich, Tu Sa or Van Tuan Huy. These actors are trained in martial arts and practice in many different terrain conditions to create realistic action scenes.
A noteworthy character in the film is A Duc A played by Tran Le Quan. The character is built as a new "female knight" of modern martial arts films. Initially a young woman living in a tribe, A Duc A is forced to grow up after family upheavals and embark on a journey of revenge.
According to many opinions, the success of "Titao Nhan: Phong Khoi Dai Mac" is not only in box office revenue but also in rekindling audience interest in the martial arts film genre.
The film focuses on live-action martial arts scenes with many close combat, horse riding and fighting scenes in a desert setting. These are considered traditional elements that help martial arts films easily reach international audiences.
Chinese media also reported that the next part of the project has been planned under the name "Tiêu nhân: Chiến khởi giang đô". This film is expected to exploit the past of the character Thụ - a tiêu khách teenager with a mysterious background.
