The biggest release of Sankranthi 2024, superstar Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Karam has taken a stellar start at the box office. This film, directed by Trivikram, was anyway going to take a bang due to its star power.
Record Opening Day For Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu starrer Guntur Kaaram had a record-breaking opening at the Indian box office, with the film securing career best opening day for the superstar. The film grossed Rs. 48 crore approx on Friday, bettering his previous best of Rs. 41 crore by Sarkaru Vaari Paata in 2022. Nearly all of that came from the Telugu states, which grossed over Rs. 43 crore, also Babu’s highest beating Rs. 36.25 crore of SVP. Overall, the first day in Telugu states is fourth highest of all time behind RRR, Salaar and Baahubali: The Conclusion.
The film has opened well and there is festive period ahead which will boost the numbers. The word of mouth is mixed, which is concerning given the high costs involved in distribution. The hope will be for the film to do well over the holidays and cover up as much ground as it could.
Nizam: Rs. 19 crore (Rs. 11.50 crore share)
Ceeded: Rs. 4.50 crore (Rs. 3.25 crore share)
Andhra: Rs. 19 crore (Rs. 16.50 crore share)
AP/TS: Rs. 42.50 crore (Rs. 31.25 crore share)
Karnataka: Rs. 3.25 crore (Rs. 1.75 crore share)
Tamil Nadu and Kerala: Rs. 50 lakh (Rs. 20 lakh share)
North India: Rs. 75 lakh (Rs. 30 crore share)
India: Rs. 47 crore (Rs. 33.50 crore share)
The film grossed another USD 2.50 million approx internationally including previews, for a worldwide first day gross of Rs. 67 crore.
About Guntur Kaaram
The movie features Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan, Sunil, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Mahesh Achanta among others in key roles.
The movie is being made on a massive budget of Rs 200 Crore. Trivikram Srinivas is the director and writer. S Radha Krishna is producing the movie under the Haarika and Hassine Creations banner. Thaman S is scoring the film’s entire background score and tunes. Naveen Nooli and PS Vinod are working as the editor and cinematographer of Guntur Kaaram.
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