Varun Tej’s KOKA and Tamil Film DC Lead Weekend Box Office

Varun Tej’s KOKA Draws Crowds Despite Mixed Reviews

Varun Tej’s latest Telugu release, Korean Kanakaraju (KOKA), emerged as the top pick for moviegoers this weekend. Known for his recent string of commercial entertainers, Varun Tej’s new film drew large audiences to theatres, even as early reviews were mixed. The film’s entertainment quotient proved to be a major draw, with collections increasing steadily each day and resulting in a robust weekend performance.

Tamil Film DC Surprises with Strong Word of Mouth

In Kollywood, the Tamil film DC made headlines for a different reason. The movie marks the acting debut of director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is best known for his directorial hits. Despite minimal pre-release promotions, DC opened to a decent response, and positive word of mouth quickly boosted its box-office numbers. The film, directed by Arun Matheswaran with music by Anirudh, was praised for its rustic gangster drama style and Lokesh’s performance.

Urban Audiences Flock to Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Hollywood’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continued to attract urban crowds, with city multiplexes reporting packed shows. The film maintained its appeal among younger audiences and fans of the franchise.

Other Releases Struggle to Make Impact

Meanwhile, another Telugu release, KJQ, failed to gain traction and was largely rejected by audiences, struggling to register notable openings.

The weekend box office was defined by the strong showing of KOKA and the unexpected success of DC, both drawing attention for different reasons across Telugu and Tamil cinema.