Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju delivers an extraordinary first weekend at the box office, registering its biggest day on Day 3 with a massive Sunday jump. The horror-comedy has achieved an impressive 80% recovery in just three days and is on track to cross the breakeven mark within the first week itself.
Weekend Collections Breakdown
The film’s first-weekend performance shows consistent growth across all three days:
| Day | India Gross | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere (Thu) | ₹65.58 L | 84.9% |
| Day 1 (Fri) | ₹3.34 Cr | 35.2% |
| Day 2 (Sat) | ₹4.00 Cr | 44.9% |
| Day 3 (Sun) | ₹5.36 Cr | 43.9% |
| Total India Tracked | ₹13.35 Cr | – |
The all-India tracked gross stands at ₹13.35 Cr, with actuals estimated around ₹16 Cr+. Including overseas collections, the worldwide first-weekend gross is in the ₹20 Cr range.
Day 3 emerged as the film’s biggest day with an extraordinary jump, building on Saturday's strong 20% growth over the opening day numbers.
80% Recovery — Week 1 Breakeven on Cards
With 80% recovery already achieved in the first weekend, Korean Kanakaraju is positioned to cross the breakeven mark during its first week itself. This marks a significant turnaround for Varun Tej, who has been facing a series of box office failures in recent years.
The film’s budget is estimated in the ₹25-30 Cr range, making the ₹20 Cr worldwide weekend an extraordinary start toward profitability. Trade analysts predict the film will comfortably enter the safe zone by Thursday.
Monday Advantage — Telangana Holiday Boost
The film is set to capitalize on a crucial advantage today — Monday is a semi-holiday in Telangana, which will provide additional momentum at the box office. This extra boost comes at the perfect time, helping maintain the weekend’s strong occupancy levels into the weekdays.
With positive word-of-mouth and the holiday advantage, Korean Kanakaraju is expected to hold well through the crucial Monday-Thursday stretch, ensuring it crosses the breakeven threshold comfortably within its first week.
