The much-anticipated Telugu romantic drama ‘Kushi,’ starring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, hit theatres with a bang on its opening day, raking in an impressive Rs 16 crore nett in India. This substantial box office debut is a positive sign for the film’s prospects in the weeks to come.
The trade circles are buzzing with excitement as ‘Kushi’ garnered a whopping 59.13 percent occupancy in the Telugu-speaking territories on its opening day.The night shows, in particular, witnessed a remarkable 75 percent of footfalls, signifying the film’s strong pull among audiences. Notably, there are currently no major Telugu releases competing with ‘Kushi’ in theaters, providing the film with a golden opportunity to shine at the box office.
Vijay Deverakonda’s last outing, the 2022 film Liger, which had a pan-Indian release, also collected Rs 16 crore on its first day. Despite high expectations, Liger failed to live up to them, marking it as a commercial disappointment. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s previous Telugu release, Shaakuntalam, managed to secure a meager Rs 2.7 crore at the box office on its opening day, making it an underwhelming performance. Both films left fans and industry insiders disappointed, but Kushi seems poised to turn things around for its lead stars.
The last significant Telugu release prior to ‘Kushi’ was Chiranjeevi’s Bholaa Shankar, which hit theaters on August 11. Despite the presence of the megastar, the film did not perform as expected at the box office. ‘Kushi’ now has the advantage of a relatively uncluttered field, but its smooth run may face a challenge from Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming release, Jawan, set to hit screens in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on September 7. With just a week to make the most of the audience’s undivided attention, ‘Kushi’ will need to maintain its momentum.
‘Kushi’ delves into the captivating narrative of a couple who fall in love, overcome familial obstacles, and ultimately tie the knot. However, the story takes a dramatic turn as the challenges of married life begin to unravel.
The trade circles are buzzing with excitement as ‘Kushi’ garnered a whopping 59.13 percent occupancy in the Telugu-speaking territories on its opening day.The night shows, in particular, witnessed a remarkable 75 percent of footfalls, signifying the film’s strong pull among audiences. Notably, there are currently no major Telugu releases competing with ‘Kushi’ in theaters, providing the film with a golden opportunity to shine at the box office.
Vijay Deverakonda’s last outing, the 2022 film Liger, which had a pan-Indian release, also collected Rs 16 crore on its first day. Despite high expectations, Liger failed to live up to them, marking it as a commercial disappointment. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s previous Telugu release, Shaakuntalam, managed to secure a meager Rs 2.7 crore at the box office on its opening day, making it an underwhelming performance. Both films left fans and industry insiders disappointed, but Kushi seems poised to turn things around for its lead stars.
The last significant Telugu release prior to ‘Kushi’ was Chiranjeevi’s Bholaa Shankar, which hit theaters on August 11. Despite the presence of the megastar, the film did not perform as expected at the box office. ‘Kushi’ now has the advantage of a relatively uncluttered field, but its smooth run may face a challenge from Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming release, Jawan, set to hit screens in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on September 7. With just a week to make the most of the audience’s undivided attention, ‘Kushi’ will need to maintain its momentum.
‘Kushi’ delves into the captivating narrative of a couple who fall in love, overcome familial obstacles, and ultimately tie the knot. However, the story takes a dramatic turn as the challenges of married life begin to unravel.
KUSHI Official Trailer Telugu | Vijay Deverakonda | Samantha | Shiva Nirvana | Hesham Abdul Wahab
The film boasts a talented ensemble cast including Sachin Khedekar, Saranya Ponvannan, Murali Sharma, Lakshmi, Rohini, Vennela Kishore, Jayaram, Rahul Ramakrishna, Ali, Srikanth Iyengar, and Bharath Reddy, each contributing to the depth and richness of the storyline. Cinematographer Murali G, editor Prawin Pudi, and composer Hesham Abdul Wahab have lent their creative talents to make Kushi an audiovisual treat for the audience.
