Kiran Abbavaram’s Chennai Love Story Sets Premiere Record with ₹3.13 Cr
Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya’s Chennai Love Story rakes in ₹3.13 crore from premieres, marking the highest-ever premiere gross for a love story in Telugu cinema.
Dumtika Editorial
July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya’s latest film, Chennai Love Story, made an electrifying debut with its special premieres, drawing packed crowds across theatres in the Telugu states. The film’s opening comes on the heels of Kiran’s consistent presence in youthful dramas, and this time, the audience turnout has surpassed industry expectations.
Directed by Ravi Namburii, Chennai Love Story also stars Adit Arun, Siri Hanmanth, and Devi Prasad in key roles. The energetic response at the premieres has taken trade circles by surprise, as the movie raked in a staggering ₹3.13 crore worldwide from its premiere shows. According to the makers, "it is the highest-ever premiere gross for a love story," a milestone that has given the film a robust start.
Backed by producers Sai Rajesh and SKN, with music from Mani Sharma, the project is being celebrated for its fresh pairing and vibrant soundtrack. Social media is abuzz with positive reactions, and the film is riding high on word-of-mouth momentum. Having witnessed strong bookings, Chennai Love Story is now poised to sustain this momentum, especially after the earlier success of Lenin this July.


