Korean Kanakaraju
Released
06 Aug 2026
Cast
Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Sunil Varma, Satya, VTV Ganesh, Mahesh Achanta, Daksha Nagarkar, Bheemala Revanth Pavan Sai Subhash
Director
Merlapaka Gandhi
Genre
Horror, Action, Comedy
Languages
Telugu, Korean
Production
UV Creations, First Frame Entertainment
Last updated: 2026-08-30 22:21 GMT+0530
Review
Korean Kanakaraju Review: Decent Comedy, Middling Drama
Varun Tej, who hasn’t delivered a hit in recent years, returns with Korean Kanakaraju, a horror-comedy directed by Merlapaka Gandhi (Express Raja, Venky Mama).…
August 7, 2026
Box office
Final
Korean Kanakaraju
Horror, Action, Comedy
Korean Kanakaraju wrapped up its theatrical run with an India gross of ₹26.81 Cr over 24 days, adding ₹3.01 L on its final day in cinemas.
₹26.81 Cr
India gross
Day 24
Final
₹3.01 L
Last day
Full box office report →
as of 2026-08-30 19:02 IST
Synopsis
Follows a Rayalaseema youth named Kanakaraju whose life upends when a vessel from Korea brings a spirit that possesses him, transforming him into Korean Kanakaraju.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Korean Kanakaraju released?
Korean Kanakaraju was released in theatres on 06 Aug 2026.
Who are the actors in Korean Kanakaraju?
The star cast of Korean Kanakaraju includes Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Sunil Varma, Satya, VTV Ganesh, Mahesh Achanta, Daksha Nagarkar, Bheemala Revanth Pavan Sai Subhash.
Who is the director of Korean Kanakaraju?
Korean Kanakaraju is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi.
Who is the producer of Korean Kanakaraju?
Korean Kanakaraju is produced by Y. Rajeev Reddy, Sai Babu Jagarlamudi.
Who is the music director of Korean Kanakaraju?
The music of Korean Kanakaraju is composed by S. Thaman.
What is the genre of Korean Kanakaraju?
Korean Kanakaraju belongs to the Horror, Action, Comedy genre and is made in Telugu, Korean.
Which banners produced Korean Kanakaraju?
Korean Kanakaraju is made under the UV Creations, First Frame Entertainment banner.