Varun Tej’s horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju opened on August 7, 2026 and delivered a strong weekend. The film earned over ₹37.4 crore worldwide in three days. Made on an estimated ₹38 crore budget, it already recovered ₹26 crore from digital and satellite rights, crossing theatrical breakeven comfortably in the opening weekend itself. Varun Tej proves his box office strength again as Korean Kanakaraju enters profit within 72 hours. Audience word of mouth has fueled the rise after confident paid premieres. Each day shows growth, with collections climbing steadily. The film
Varun Tej’s horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju opened on August 7, 2026 and delivered a strong weekend. The film earned over ₹37.4 crore worldwide in three days. Made on an estimated ₹38 crore budget, it already recovered ₹26 crore from digital and satellite rights, crossing theatrical breakeven comfortably in the opening weekend itself.
Varun Tej proves his box office strength again as Korean Kanakaraju enters profit within 72 hours. Audience word of mouth has fueled the rise after confident paid premieres. Each day shows growth, with collections climbing steadily. The film is also nearing the half million mark in the USA, boosting its overseas numbers.
Comedy drives the success of Korean Kanakaraju. Varun Tej and Satya share great screen chemistry that delivers consistent laughs. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments, the movie posted a ₹37.4 Cr+ worldwide gross in weekend one, backed by positive audience feedback.
With the Bonalu holiday on Monday in Telangana, advance bookings look promising for another big jump. Korean Kanakaraju has moved past recovery and is set for a long theatrical run. Its strong entertainment value suggests sustained momentum and more milestones ahead for Team Varun Tej.