# Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju earns Rs 8.35 crore in 2 days

2026-08-08T03:12:33+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Varun Tej's Telugu horror-comedy 'Korean Kanakaraju' earned Rs 4.15 crore net in India on its second day, a marginal 1.2 per cent drop from its opening day of Rs 4.20 crore, according to Sacnilk. The film's two-day India net total stands at Rs 8.35 crore. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana remain its strongest markets, contributing Rs 4 crore in gross on Saturday. Worldwide, the film has grossed Rs 12.60 crore after two days, including Rs 3 crore from overseas. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film blends supernatural elements with Rayalaseema culture. Varun Tej plays Kanakaraju, an impulsive man possessed by a Korean gangster spirit. Early audience reactions have praised his performance and Sathya's comic timing, but some have criticised the climax and CGI-heavy portions.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/korean-kanakaraju-box-office-collections-day-1-varun-tejs-film-opens-with-rs-3-95-crore-india-gross-reaches-rs-4-50-crore/articleshow/133044981.cms>
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