Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Irumudi Signals Ravi Teja Comeback With Strong Opening
Irumudi is a new movie starring Ravi Teja.
Reports say it made Rs 24.20 crore around the world on its first day.
India contributed Rs 17.20 crore, while overseas theatres contributed Rs 7 crore.
A distributor said its share in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana exceeded Rs 19 crore in two days.
The movie shows Ravi Teja playing a father who tries very hard to protect his daughter.
Many viewers reportedly liked the emotional family story and the serious acting.
The devotional songs and music also brought people to theatres.
Holidays on the opening weekend and Milad-un-Nabi may help more families watch it.
Reports differ on its eventual target, with estimates ranging from Rs 40 crore in share to Rs 100 crore gross.
Irumudi reportedly earned Rs 24.20 crore gross worldwide on its first day, including Rs 17.20 crore in India and Rs 7 crore overseas.
A distributor said the film generated more than Rs 19 crore in share across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during its first two days.
Ravi Teja’s serious portrayal of a middle-aged father, along with the father-daughter relationship, has been credited with attracting audiences.
Devotional elements, the song “Mallepoola Pallaki…,” and SS Thaman’s background music reportedly strengthened the film’s appeal.
Holiday periods and positive word of mouth are expected to support Irumudi, which some reports say could reach Rs 40 crore in share or Rs 100 crore gross.
- Who
- Ravi Teja stars in Irumudi; SS Thaman provided the background music, according to the reports.
- What
- Irumudi reportedly delivered a Rs 24.20 crore worldwide gross opening and more than Rs 19 crore in share across the two Telugu states in its first two days.
- When
- The film opened on the Varalakshmi Shukravaram holiday; Saturday, Sunday, and the following Wednesday’s Milad-un-Nabi holiday were identified as additional opportunities.
- Where
- Reported earnings came from India and overseas markets, while audience response was highlighted in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Why
- Reports attribute the turnout to Ravi Teja’s serious performance, the father-daughter story, devotional elements, positive word of mouth, music, and holiday demand.
- Worldwide first-day gross
- Rs 24.20 crore, reportedly
- India first-day gross
- Rs 17.20 crore from approximately 2,673 shows
- Overseas first-day gross
- Rs 7 crore
- Two-state share
- More than Rs 19 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the first two days, according to a distributor
- Reported audience response
- One report described it as unanimous in AP and Telangana; another cited approximately 90% positive feedback
- Lead role
- Ravi Teja plays a middle-aged father protecting his daughter
- Opening support
- Varalakshmi Shukravaram, the weekend, and Wednesday’s Milad-un-Nabi holiday
