Box office report of Happy Patel, Rahu Ketu, and more
Sankranti 2026 detonates with Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu at Rs 200cr WW, crushing Bollywood's Happy Patel (Rs 3.25cr). Tollywood dominates: Anaganaga Oka Raju Rs 41.8cr, Nari Nari Rs 11.75cr. Kollywood's Thalaivar Thambi roars Rs 12cr. Regional frenzy buries Hindi openers—full Day 4 report inside.
New Delhi: Sankranti 2026 explodes with Tollywood titan Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu roaring past Rs 200cr worldwide, drowning Bollywood's Happy Patel and Rahu Ketu in its wake.
Kollywood's Thalaivar Thambi charges strong at Rs 12cr, but will Telugu heavyweights like Anaganaga Oka Raju steal the show? Early clashes reveal regional fireworks—stay tuned for Day 2 shocks.
Box office report
Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu (Tollywood, Jan 12)
This Sankranti juggernaut storms to Rs 200.1cr worldwide in opening blitz, with India Net Rs 139.85cr, Gross Rs 166.5cr, and Overseas Rs 33.6cr. Telugu audiences crown it festival king, outpacing rivals by miles.
Anaganaga Oka Raju (Tollywood, Jan 14)
Raking Rs 41.8cr worldwide, India Net hits Rs 27.55cr, Gross Rs 32.5cr, Overseas Rs 9.3cr. Strong Sankrati kickoff shows star pull in Telugu circuits, though early vs heavyweights. Positive buzz hints weekend surge to Rs 60cr+. Competition heats up—can it climb higher?
Nari Nari Naduma Murari (Tollywood, Jan 14)
Collects Rs 11.75cr worldwide, India Net Rs 7.8cr, Gross Rs 9.25cr, Overseas Rs 2.5cr. Decent family entertainer vibe amid festival frenzy, but overshadowed by giants. Steady hold expected in B, C centres. Day 2 jump crucial for double-digit push.
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (Kollywood, Jan 15)
Tamil Pongal entry grabs Rs 12 cr worldwide, India Net Rs 9.9cr, Gross Rs 11.7cr, Overseas Rs 0.3cr. Solid Kollywood start despite late release, riding on mass sentiment. Tamil Nadu dominates; will multiplexes boost it past Rs 20cr weekend?
Vaa Vaathiyaar (Kollywood, Jan 14)
Scores Rs 8.8cr worldwide, India Net Rs 65cr, Gross Rs 8.25cr, Overseas Rs 0.55cr. Modest Pongal performer in Tamil belts, leaning on action drama appeal. Faces stiff regional rivalry—hoping for family turnout to double collections soon.
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (Tollywood, Jan 13)
Nets Rs 12.25cr worldwide, India Net Rs 10.55cr, Gross Rs 10.4cr, Overseas Rs 1.85cr. Pre-Sankranti Telugu hit holds firm at Rs 12cr+, comedy winning hearts.
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (Bollywood, Jan 16)
Bollywood spy comedy limps to Rs 3.25cr worldwide (all India), Net Rs 2.75cr, Gross Rs 3.25cr, zero overseas. The family entertainer film is expected to earn more in the coming days.
Rahu Ketu (Bollywood, Jan 16)
Clocks Rs 3.1 crore worldwide (India-focused), Net Rs 2.6cr, Gross Rs 3.1cr, no overseas bite. Twin Bollywood flops signal Hindi drought in pan-India festive race.
So this is how the films are performing at the box office these days.