Korean Kanakaraju starring Varun Tej is now playing in theatres. The horror comedy entertainer directed by Merlapaka Gandhi has opened to promising reports. Ritika Nayak played the female lead.
At the USA box office, Korean Kanakaraju is off to a good start, with the reported gross surpassing the $125K mark. Varun Tej’s last few films were non-starters in this territory, and these initial numbers are a welcome sign. On Friday, the movie is off to a good start showcasing strong momentum.
Satya, Srinivas Avasarala, Muralidhar Goud, and others played key supporting roles in the film. Produced by UV Creations in association with First Frame Entertainments, Korean Kanakaraju features music by Thaman.
$125K+ IN USA! 💥🇺🇸
Another milestone unlocked. 🔓🔥
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