Varun Tej's Korean Kanakaraju Scores Big with Day 2 Ticket Record
Varun Tej's Korean Kanakaraju sees Day 2 ticket sales soar to 1.40 lakh, surpassing its opening. The horror-comedy, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, is quickly becoming a box office hit.
Dumtika Editorial
August 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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Varun Tej's Korean Kanakaraju Sets New Day 2 Box Office Milestone
Varun Tej is enjoying a strong box office run with his latest horror-comedy, Korean Kanakaraju. The film, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, has quickly found favour with audiences, showing significant growth just two days into its theatrical release.
After selling 1.20 lakh tickets on BookMyShow for its opening day, the film surged ahead on Day 2, clocking an impressive 1.40 lakh tickets sold. This marks the film's highest single-day sales so far, a clear sign that positive word-of-mouth is fueling its momentum. Industry analysts note that such a sharp rise in ticket numbers is rare, especially given the genre blend and recent trends for Telugu cinema.
Ritika Nayak stars opposite Varun Tej, with music by Thaman adding to the film's appeal. UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments have backed the project, and their efforts are paying off with this upward trajectory at the box office. Social chatter and early reviews have highlighted the film's entertaining mix of scares and laughs, further boosting its popularity.
With Sunday expected to continue this strong performance, all eyes are on the weekend total and how far Korean Kanakaraju can climb in its first outing.
