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Ravi Teja's Irumudi Eyes ₹150-200 Cr: Career-Best Blockbuster in Sight

Ravi Teja's Irumudi is on track for a ₹150-200 crore lifetime gross, with record collections and fan buzz making it a potential career-best blockbuster.

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Dumtika Editorial

August 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Ravi Teja's Irumudi Eyes ₹150-200 Cr: Career-Best Blockbuster in Sight

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Irumudi achieves breakeven in multiple regions within 40 hours of release

Opening day gross exceeds ₹25 crore, with Saturday collections set to be higher

Trade circles project a ₹150-200 crore lifetime gross for the film

Ravi Teja's new avatar and strong fan response drive box office success

Ravi Teja's latest Telugu film, Irumudi, is making waves at the box office, with trade circles projecting a lifetime gross between ₹150 and ₹200 crore in the Telugu states. Known for his energetic performances, Ravi Teja takes on a completely different role in Irumudi, a move that has become a major talking point among fans and critics alike. The film, directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, has seen an unprecedented response since its release.

Within just 40 hours of hitting theatres, Irumudi has already achieved breakeven in several regions—a rare feat in the current Telugu cinema landscape. The opening day gross surpassed ₹25 crore, and Saturday's collections are expected to outpace even that, driven by extraordinary demand and strong word of mouth. Trade analysts are surprised by the speed and scale of ticket sales, with Saturday night shows across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana running housefull and tickets becoming increasingly hard to find.

Fans have embraced Ravi Teja's transformation, celebrating his new avatar on social media and at theatres. The buzz around the film is reminiscent of the excitement generated earlier this month when the trailer was released, fueling anticipation for the star's performance in this emotional family thriller.

Industry insiders believe that if the current momentum continues, Irumudi could become Ravi Teja's career-best theatrical performer. With Mythri Movie Makers adding another success to their banner, the focus now shifts to whether the film can sustain its run and possibly reach the ₹200 crore milestone in the coming weeks.