KOKA Day 1: Biggest Opener For Varun Tej

Varun Tej’s horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju has opened to an encouraging response at the box office, registering strong footfalls across the Telugu states and overseas.

The film directed by Merlapaka Gandhi has witnessed good audience turnout right from the premiere shows with the momentum continuing strongly on its opening day.

After going through a lean phase at the box office Varun Tej has made a solid comeback with Korean Kanakaraju. The film received a positive response during the paid premieres and the encouraging word of mouth has further helped the movie gain momentum on Day 1.

The movie has collected ₹10 crore+ gross on its opening day including premieres making it the biggest opener for Varun Tej. With the weekend ahead and bookings maintaining a healthy pace the film is expected to post stronger numbers over the next couple of days.

Korean Kanakaraju has already crossed the 2.5 lakh ticket sales mark across BookMyShow and District App combined. Day 2 bookings remain highly encouraging.

The film is also making a notable impact in North America. Korean Kanakaraju has emerged as the only straight Telugu release to make a solid mark in the region with its USA gross crossing $175K+ and the film continuing its steady run.

The comedy and horror elements have worked well with audiences with the film striking a balance between both genres. The positive talk is now translating into healthy bookings with hourly ticket sales showing an upward trend.