Record-Breaking Opening Day for Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram at Indian Box Office

HYDERABAD, India – Mahesh Babu’s latest film, Guntur Kaaram, has had an impressive opening at the box office in India. The film surpassed the actor’s previous record with a staggering earning of approximately Rs. 47 crore on its first day, outperforming his earlier best of Rs. 41 crore set by Sarkaru Vaari Paata in 2022. Majority of the earnings came from the Telugu states, with a gross of over Rs. 42 crore, surpassing Babu’s previous highest collection of Rs. 36.25 crore. Guntur Kaaram claimed the fourth highest opening day collection in the Telugu states, trailing behind RRR, Salaar, and Baahubali: The Conclusion.

Guntur Kaaram saw exceptional success in the key centers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Hyderabad, the capital city, the film earned around Rs. 14 crore on the first day, ranking as the third highest opening day collection after RRR and Salaar. However, the centers outside Hyderabad, particularly in the Nizam region, underperformed, preventing the film from crossing the Rs. 20 crore mark.

Similarly in Andhra Pradesh, the film received a strong response from cities in Coastal Andhra, with many centers performing close to Salaar. However, the Ceeded districts reported lower collections.

While Guntur Kaaram’s opening day earnings are commendable, the initial audience reception has been mixed. This is a cause for concern considering the high distribution costs associated with the film. Hopes are pinned on the festive period to boost the film’s performance and recover costs.

Here is the territorial breakdown of Guntur Kaaram’s box office collection in India:
– Nizam: Rs. 19 crore
– Ceeded: Rs. 4.50 crore
– Andhra: Rs. 19 crore
– AP/TS: Rs. 42.50 crore
– Karnataka: Rs. 3.25 crore
– Tamil Nadu and Kerala: Rs. 50 lakh
– North India: Rs. 75 lakh
– India: Rs. 47 crore

Internationally, the film grossed approximately USD 2.50 million, including previews, resulting in a worldwide first day gross of around Rs. 67 crore.

Overall, Guntur Kaaram’s remarkable opening day collections have set a new record for Mahesh Babu and have generated anticipation for its performance during the upcoming festive season.