Varun Tej's latest film, 'Korean Kanakaraju', opened with Rs 3.95 crore on its first day, marking a significant 5.5 times increase over his previous theatrical release.
The film has successfully entered the top 10 Telugu openers of 2026, despite receiving mixed reviews regarding its narrative and comic timing.
The total India gross for the opening day reached Rs 4.50 crore, indicating strong initial audience interest in the sports-comedy genre.