The “Naveen Polishetty Magic” has struck again. His latest festive entertainer, Anaganaga Oka Raju, is dominating the box office, achieving massive recovery and entering the breakeven zone within just 72 hours of its release.
As the film heads into its first Sunday, the trade is already calling it a “Huge Blockbuster.” With a worldwide share nearing ₹22 Cr, Simon Williams isn’t the only one having a big week—Naveen Polishetty is currently the king of the Telugu box office.
Area-Wise Breakdown: The Telugu States
The film has shown incredible consistency across all territories in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (AP/TS). Here is how the numbers look after the first 3 days:
- Nizam: ₹4.8 Cr
- Uttarandhra: ₹2.37 Cr
- Ceeded: ₹1.9 Cr
- East Godavari: ₹1.48 Cr
- Guntur: ₹1.17 Cr
- West Godavari: ₹96 L
- Krishna: ₹84 L
- Nellore: ₹57 L
In the Telugu states alone, the film has amassed a ₹14.09 Cr share. When factoring in GST across Nizam and Andhra, that total climbs to a healthy ₹16.3 Cr.
Global Performance and Breakeven Status
Anaganaga Oka Raju isn’t just a local hit. The film picked up an additional ₹1.15 Cr share from the rest of India. The overseas market, particularly the USA, remains a stronghold for Naveen, contributing a massive ₹4.4 Cr.
- Total Worldwide Share (3 Days): ₹21.85 Cr
- Target Breakeven: ₹27 Cr
With current trends, the film is expected to cross the ₹27 Cr breakeven mark today (Day 4). This puts Anaganaga Oka Raju on track to become Naveen Polishetty’s first ₹50 Cr share film, solidifying his position as a bankable star for commercial entertainers.
Why It’s Working
The film’s success can be attributed to its “festive entertainer” vibe and Naveen’s high-energy performance. While some critics mentioned that the music falls slightly short of previous hits like Jathi Ratnalu, the audience’s response to the comedy and Simon Williams-esque underdog charm has more than made up for it.
Stay tuned to The Nexus New for the Day 4 closing figures as the film hits the breakeven mark!
