Mega Prince Varun Tej is back in the winning zone with Korean Kanakaraju, as the horror-comedy has made a strong statement at the box office. The Merlapaka Gandhi directorial mounted on UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments has crossed the 10.2 crore gross mark worldwide, including premieres, emerging as the biggest opening-day grosser of Varun Tej’s career.
The film had already generated positive momentum through its paid premieres, where audiences responded well to its comedy and horror elements. That early response translated into strong theatrical turnout on the opening day, with the film witnessing encouraging occupancy across both urban centres and single-screen theatres. The growing word of mouth has further helped the movie strengthen its hold through the day.
The biggest strength of Korean Kanakaraju appears to be its entertaining blend of horror and comedy. Rather than depending solely on scares, the film keeps the humour at the forefront, making the proceedings accessible to a wider section of the audience. The positive talk surrounding the entertainer is now beginning to reflect in its booking trends.
The advance demand for Day 2 is another major positive for the movie. Korean Kanakaraju has already crossed the 2.5 lakh ticket-sales mark across BookMyShow and the District App together, while bookings continue to move at a good pace.
The film has crossed $175K in USA gross, registering a solid start in North America and adding to its impressive worldwide opening.
Trade circles are optimistic about the film’s prospects, particularly with positive word of mouth supporting its theatrical run.
With the Bonalu holiday on Monday expected to bring additional footfalls, Korean Kanakaraju is well placed to maintain its momentum and capitalize on the extended opening weekend.
