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Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju earns Rs 8.35 crore in 2 days
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…
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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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The hype around 'Korean Kanakaraju' seems to rest more on its quirky premise than on critical buzz or star power. Early talk of a 'decent' opening and marginal day-two drop risks being spun into a blockbuster narrative. Yet a Rs 8.35 crore two-day net in India is modest for a Varun Tej film with 1,700-plus shows. The real test is the weekend trend: if collections fall more than 20 per cent on Monday, the film will struggle to cross the Rs 20 crore lifetime mark.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
