Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Korean Kanagaraju Opens with Rs 3 Crore Share in AP/TG
A new Indian movie called Korean Kanagaraju came out in the Telugu states.
A young actor named Varun Tej is the star.
The movie mixes a ghost story with funny moments.
It made about 3 crore rupees on its first day.
That is a decent start for an actor who had some movies that did not do well before.
People are laughing a lot at a comedian named Satya.
Some people liked the ghost parts, and some did not.
The movie is set in Korea and a place called Penukonda.
The people who made the film spent lots of money on it.
Now everyone is waiting to see if the movie keeps earning over the weekend.
Korean Kanagaraju earned around Rs 3 crore share on day one in the two Telugu states, including premiere show collections.
The horror-fantasy comedy marks young actor Varun Tej's comeback attempt after flops like Operation Valentine and Matka.
Exhibitors say the comedy, especially comedian Satya's one-liners and antics, is the film's biggest strength.
The fantasy and ghost elements reportedly received a mixed response from audiences.
Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film was reportedly sold for around Rs 17 crore in the two Telugu states.
- Who
- Actor Varun Tej, director Merlapaka Gandhi, and comedian Satya
- What
- The horror-fantasy comedy Korean Kanagaraju opened with around Rs 3 crore day-one share in the Telugu states
- When
- Day one of its release, on the opening weekend (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; the film is largely set in Seoul, Korea and Penukonda in Rayalaseema
- Why
- Varun Tej chose a horror-comedy to bounce back after a string of box office flops such as Operation Valentine and Matka
- Film
- Korean Kanagaraju
- Starring
- Varun Tej
- Director
- Merlapaka Gandhi
- Genre
- Horror-fantasy comedy
- Day 1 Share
- Around Rs 3 crore (including premieres)
- Reported Sale Price
- Around Rs 17 crore in the two Telugu states
- Setting
- Seoul, Korea and Penukonda, Rayalaseema
- Biggest Strength
- Comedy, particularly comedian Satya's one-liners