# Audiences will come for good films, says Chiranjeevi

2026-08-12T19:04:11+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Megastar Chiranjeevi said it is wrong to blame OTT for poor theatre turnout, speaking at the success meet of his nephew Varun Tej’s film Korean Kanakaraju. He listed recent hits including Peddi, Maa Inti Bangaram, and Chennai Love Story to argue audiences will come for good content. He praised director Merlapaka Gandhi for completing the film on time and within budget. The sources disagree on the release date: Times of India says August 7, while New Indian Express reports July 7. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned over Rs 19.42 crore in India and Rs 24.02 crore worldwide by day five.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/chiranjeevi-says-audiences-will-come-to-theatres-for-good-content-it-is-wrong-to-say-people-are-staying-home-and-watching-ott/articleshow/133184910.cms>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Aug/13/telugunews2026aug12chiranjeevi-it-is-wrong-to-say-audiences-didnt-come-to-theatres>

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