‘Korean Kanakaraju’ First Weekend: Varun Tej’s Horror Comedy Enters Profit Zone

August 10, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68

Mega Prince Varun Tej’s ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ has made a strong start at the box office, with the horror comedy entering the profit zone within just three days. The film has crossed its breakeven mark across all areas during the opening weekend, giving the makers a major reason to celebrate.

The movie began its theatrical journey with paid premieres, and the audience response gradually turned into positive word of mouth. That feedback has played a key role in bringing more audiences to theatres over the weekend. The film has shown growth with each passing day and is now heading into the weekdays with good momentum.

The biggest strength of ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ appears to be its comedy. Varun Tej and Satya have struck a lively combination, with their comic scenes receiving good response from audiences. Director Merlapaka Gandhi has blended horror, comedy and supernatural elements to create an entertaining theatrical experience.

According to the makers, the film has collected a worldwide gross of ₹37.4 crore-plus in its first weekend. The movie is also performing steadily in the overseas market and is inching closer to the $500K milestone in the USA.

The first weekend result has come at the right time for the film, as Monday is a Bonalu holiday in Telangana. Advance bookings are already encouraging, giving the movie an opportunity to maintain its momentum and add substantially to its collections.

With the breakeven mark already crossed, the pressure is now off ‘Korean Kanakaraju’. The focus will be on how much the film can capitalize on its positive word of mouth and holiday advantage. If the current trend continues, the Varun Tej-starrer could enjoy a healthy theatrical run in the coming days.

Produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments, ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ is shaping up as a profitable venture after a strong first weekend.