What Makes Varun Tej's 'Korean Kanakaraju' a Box Office Hit? Discover the Surprising Numbers!

The Telugu film 'Korean Kanakaraju,' starring Varun Tej, has made a significant impact at the box office since its release. Despite mixed reviews, the film has attracted a large audience, grossing impressive figures both domestically and internationally. With a net total of 13.2 crore, it marks Varun Tej's second biggest opening weekend, trailing only behind his previous hit. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film features a talented cast and is seen as a potential revival for the actor's box office appeal after his last film's underperformance. Read on to find out more about its success and what it means for Varun Tej's career.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 10, 2026, 14:10 IST

Box Office Success of 'Korean Kanakaraju'

The Telugu horror-comedy film "Korean Kanakaraju," featuring Varun Tej, has shown impressive box office performance since its debut on August 7. The film kicked off with special premiere screenings on the evening of August 6 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, creating a buzz among moviegoers. Although it received a mix of reviews from critics and audiences alike, it has successfully drawn a large crowd.

Beyond its domestic success, "Korean Kanakaraju" has also made waves internationally, earning 1 crore on its third day alone, which boosted its total overseas earnings to 4 crore. This has contributed to an impressive worldwide gross of 19.58 crore, marking a significant milestone for the film.

With a net collection of 13.2 crore, "Korean Kanakaraju" has secured the position of the second-largest opening weekend in Varun Tej's career, only behind his previous blockbuster, "F3: Fun and Frustration," which raked in 42.75 crore during its opening weekend. The 2019 film "F2: Fun and Frustration" now sits in third place with a collection of 12.7 crore over its opening weekend, which was limited to just two days due to its Saturday release.

Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film features a talented cast including Satya, Ritika Nayak, Daksha Nagarkar, and VTV Ganesh. Following the lackluster performance of Varun Tej's last project, "Matka," all eyes are on "Korean Kanakaraju" to see if it can restore the actor's box office charm.