Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ Off to a Roaring Start at the Box Office
August 22, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
Ravi Teja is back in the box-office race. His latest film ‘Irumudi’, directed by Shiva Nirvana, has registered a surprisingly strong opening worldwide, outperforming the expectations surrounding its release.
The film had generated decent pre-release interest, but the scale of the Day 1 response has caught the trade by surprise. After a phase of disappointing theatrical outings, the opening gives Ravi Teja a much-needed boost.
A ₹23 Crore Worldwide Start
Early trade estimates indicate that ‘Irumudi’ has collected around ₹17 crore gross in India on Day 1.
The overseas market has also contributed significantly. The film has reportedly earned close to $400K in North America, while its total overseas gross is estimated at approximately ₹6 crore.
Combining the domestic and overseas figures, ‘Irumudi’ is estimated to have recorded a worldwide opening of around ₹23 crore.
That makes it the biggest Day 1 opening of Ravi Teja’s career, according to the reported figures.
North America Shows Stronger Interest
The North American performance deserves special mention. Ravi Teja’s recent releases struggled to attract audiences in the territory, resulting in disappointing returns.
‘Irumudi’ has managed to turn things around. A $400K opening suggests that the film has found considerably stronger traction among overseas Telugu audiences.
Nearly 4.84 Lakh BookMyShow Tickets Sold
The buzz is not limited to box-office collections. ‘Irumudi’ has also recorded impressive ticket sales on BookMyShow, with around 4.84 lakh tickets reportedly sold.
The film is currently just behind ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ in terms of BookMyShow ticket sales among Telugu releases this year.
This strong booking trend indicates that the film has managed to convert its pre-release buzz into actual theatrical footfalls.
Ravi Teja Gets the Boost He Needed
The opening assumes greater significance considering Ravi Teja’s recent box-office run. Several of his recent films failed to generate substantial opening-day numbers, leaving the actor in need of a strong comeback.
‘Irumudi’ has delivered precisely that.
More importantly, the film is receiving positive word of mouth, which could help it maintain its momentum beyond the opening day.
Can the Film Sustain the Momentum?
The opening has certainly set the stage, but the weekend will determine whether ‘Irumudi’ can turn its impressive start into a successful theatrical run.
Strong Saturday and Sunday collections could put the film on course for bigger milestones.
For now, ‘Irumudi’ has made a statement at the box office. A career-best opening for Ravi Teja, strong overseas traction and encouraging ticket sales have given the film an excellent start.
