Nani’s Dasara was released on 30th March with mostly positive reviews and good word of mouth. The film registered terrific openings and went on to achieve the highest Tollywood opening of 2023 with Rs 6.5 crores on Day 1 beating even the likes of Waltair Veerayya and Veera Simha Reddy. Post the initial euphoria, the film started slowing down, especially in the Andhra regions where the film has underperformed compared to Nizam.
Nani’s superb performance and Srikanth Odela’s natural depiction of rural Telangana from 90s stood as the movie’s highlights. Here’s the detailed breakdown of Dasara’s 13 day box-office run.
Telugu states – 43 Cr
Overseas – 10Cr
ROI -4Cr [Telugu version]
Total share – 57Cr
The film has now emerged as the biggest hit of Nani’s career and has once again proven his box-office credentials are as strong as his on-screen performance.
Dasara is a story of three childhood friends- Dharani (Nani), Vennela (Keerthy), and Suri (Dheekshith). Set in the 90s in Veerapally village in Telangana, The film’s core plot revolves around how these lives get entangled and change forever due to village politics, coal and Silk Bar.