Beats Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Next Target Is Nagabandham!

Telugu comedy horror Korean Kanakaraju began its box office journey on a fantastic note. Unfortunately, it saw a 50% drop on Monday and fell further on day 5. But there’s also some good news as Varun Tej starrer has surpassed the global lifetime of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. Scroll below for the latest update!

How much did Korean Kanakaraju earn in India?

According to estimates, Korean Kanakaraju added 1.6 crore net to its kitty on day 5. It unexpectedly suffered another 24% drop on Tuesday. The critics’ reviews were mixed, but the audience seemed to be enjoying Merlapaka Gandhi’s directorial during its opening weekend. However, the tables may be turning, amid competition from Lenin, Chennai Love Story, and Srinivas Mangapuram.

The cumulative total at the Indian box office reaches 16.90 crore. The comedy-horror drama is reportedly made on a budget of 38 crore. In 5 days, the makers have recovered almost 44% of the total cost.

Check out the day-wise box office breakdown in India (net collection):

• Day 1: 4.2 crore
• Day 2: 4.15 crore
• Day 3: 4.85 crore
• Day 4: 2.1 crore
• Day 5: 1.6 crore

Total: 16.90 crore

Set to touch the 25 crore mark worldwide!

In 5 days, Korean Kanakaraju has collected 24.34 crore gross worldwide, including 4.4 crore from its overseas run. Ritika Nayak co-starrer has surpassed the global lifetime of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, which earned 22.48 crore. It is now aiming to surpass Nagabandham (28.17 crore), before targeting an entry into the top 10 Tollywood grossers of 2026.

Take a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films of 2026 worldwide:

1. Peddi – 335.03 crore
2. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – 300.79 crore
3. The Raja Saab – 206.57 crore
4. Maa Inti Bangaaram – 100.96 crore
5. Ustaad Bhagat Singh – 97.25 crore
6. Anaganaga Oka Raju – 83.85 crore
7. Lenin – 68.88 crore
8. Dacoit – 56.88 crore
9. Chennai Love Story – 50.91 crore
10. Nari Nari Naduma Murari – 38.74 crore

Korean Kanakaraju Box Office Day 5 Summary

• Budget: 38 crore
• India net: 16.90 crore
• Budegt recovery: 44%                                                                                                      
• India gross: 19.94 crore
• Overseas gross: 4.40 crore
• Worldwide gross: 24.34 crore

Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!

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