Korean Kanakaraju has entered theatres with impressive momentum. Starring Varun Tej in the lead, the horror-comedy generated solid pre-release buzz, and the advance bookings reflected the growing anticipation among audiences.
That momentum only grew stronger in the final 24 hours before release. The film sold over 33K tickets on BookMyShow alone, registering a significant jump in sales. Adding to the excitement, the paid premiere shows held last night received encouraging word of mouth, with most shows running to packed houses.
With positive early reports already doing the rounds, Korean Kanakaraju now heads into its theatrical release on a strong note. The film is expected to enjoy healthy occupancies over the weekend, especially with no major competition at the box office.
Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, Korean Kanakaraju stars Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Muralidhar Goud, Avasarala Srinivas, Chinna, and others in key roles. Produced by UV Creations in association with First Frame Entertainments, the film has music composed by Thaman.
During its theatrical run, Rao Bahadur emerged as one of the most talked-about Telugu films, with Venkatesh Maha’s psychological thriller earning widespread appreciation from critics and movie lovers alike. The film recently made its OTT debut on Netflix in 5 Indian languages.
Nearly a week after its digital premiere, however, the film’s OTT performance has remained modest so far. Rao Bahadur is currently trending at No. 7 on Netflix India and did not feature in Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Movies list for the July 27–August 2 tracking period, despite being available on the platform for part of that week.
Interestingly, Gatta Kusthi, Peddi, Con City, and Ikka are currently ranked ahead of Rao Bahadur on Netflix India. Except for Gatta Kusthi, the remaining films have been streaming on the platform longer than the latest Telugu release.
Streaming trends don’t always mirror theatrical reception, especially for content-driven films. With its Netflix debut still in the early stages, it remains to be seen whether Rao Bahadur gathers stronger momentum and climbs further up the charts in the coming days.
