Korean Kanakaraju Box Office - Summary
Released 7 Aug 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Days tracked | 22 |
| India Net | ₹23.54 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹27.78 Cr |
| Opening Day | ₹4.20 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹5.00 Cr |
| Worldwide | ₹32.78 Cr |
| First week Gross | ₹22.43 Cr |
Budget
₹38.00 Cr
Verdict
Below Average
Korean Kanakaraju Box Office - Day Wise
| Day | Date | India Gross | India Net | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fri, 7 Aug 2026 | ₹4.96 Cr | ₹4.20 Cr | Opening day |
| Day 2 | Sat, 8 Aug 2026 | ₹4.90 Cr | ₹4.15 Cr | -1.19% |
| Day 3 | Sun, 9 Aug 2026 | ₹5.72 Cr | ₹4.85 Cr | +16.87% |
| Day 4 | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ₹2.48 Cr | ₹2.10 Cr | -56.70% |
| Day 5 | Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ₹1.89 Cr | ₹1.60 Cr | -23.81% |
| Day 6 | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ₹1.52 Cr | ₹1.29 Cr | -19.38% |
| Day 7 | Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ₹0.97 Cr | ₹0.82 Cr | -36.43% |
| Day 8 | Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ₹0.81 Cr | ₹0.69 Cr | -15.85% |
| Day 9 | Sat, 15 Aug 2026 | ₹1.49 Cr | ₹1.26 Cr | +82.61% |
| Day 10 | Sun, 16 Aug 2026 | ₹1.22 Cr | ₹1.03 Cr | -18.25% |
| Day 11 | Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ₹0.33 Cr | ₹0.28 Cr | -72.82% |
| Day 12 | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ₹0.33 Cr | ₹0.28 Cr | 0.00% |
| Day 13 | Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.25 Cr | -10.71% |
| Day 14 | Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ₹0.30 Cr | ₹0.25 Cr | 0.00% |
| Day 15 | Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ₹0.15 Cr | ₹0.13 Cr | -48.00% |
| Day 16 | Sat, 22 Aug 2026 | ₹0.18 Cr | ₹0.15 Cr | +15.38% |
| Day 17 | Sun, 23 Aug 2026 | ₹0.13 Cr | ₹0.11 Cr | -26.67% |
| Day 18 | Mon, 24 Aug 2026 | ₹0.06 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr | -54.55% |
| Day 19 | Tue, 25 Aug 2026 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr | -64.41% |
| Day 20 | Wed, 26 Aug 2026 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr | -43.81% |
| Day 21 | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr | +43.22% |
| Day 22 | Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr | -40.83% |
Weekly Collection
| Period | Date Range | India Gross |
|---|---|---|
| WEEK 1 | 7 Aug 2026 – 13 Aug 2026 · Day 1–7 | ₹22.43 Cr |
| WEEK 2 | 14 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2026 · Day 8–14 | ₹4.77 Cr |
| WEEK 3 | 21 Aug 2026 – 27 Aug 2026 · Day 15–21 | ₹0.57 Cr |
| WEEK 4 | 28 Aug 2026 – 28 Aug 2026 · Day 22–22 | ₹0.01 Cr |
Weekend Collection
| Period | Date Range | India Gross |
|---|---|---|
| WEEKEND 1 | Fri, 7 Aug 2026 – Sun, 9 Aug 2026 | ₹15.58 Cr |
| WEEKEND 2 | Fri, 14 Aug 2026 – Sun, 16 Aug 2026 | ₹3.52 Cr |
| WEEKEND 3 | Fri, 21 Aug 2026 – Sun, 23 Aug 2026 | ₹0.46 Cr |
| WEEKEND 4 | Fri, 28 Aug 2026 – Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | ₹0.01 Cr |
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OTT Release
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Korean Kanakaraju 2026 Overview
- Title: Korean Kanakaraju
- Directed by: Merlapaka Gandhi
- Written by: Merlapaka Gandhi
- Produced by: Y Rajeev Reddy, Sai Babu Jagarlamudi
- Actor: Varun Tej
- Actress: Ritika Nayak
- Other Cast: Satya, Sunil, Daksha Nagarkar, VTV Ganesh
- Cinematography: Manojh Reddy Katasani
- Edited by: Satya G
- Music by: Thaman S
- Production Companies: UV Creations, First Frame Entertainment
- Distributed by: Data not found
- Release Date: 7 August 2026
- Running Time: 2h 45m
- Country: India
- Language: Telugu
- Film Industry: Tollywood
- Genre: Horror, Comedy
- Censor Rating: UA16+
About The Film
Korean Kanakaraju is a Telugu horror comedy directed and written by Merlapaka Gandhi. The film stars Varun Tej in the lead role, with Ritika Nayak and Satya in important roles. It was released theatrically in Telugu on 7 August 2026 and has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The film is produced by First Frame Entertainment, Haashtag Media and UV Creations. The story follows Kanakaraju, a young man from the Rayalaseema region whose life changes after an unusual incident involving Korea.
A spirit connected to Korea enters his life and creates a series of strange and supernatural situations. This forms the basis for the film’s horror and comedy elements. As Kanakaraju deals with the unexpected events, the story brings together characters from different cultural backgrounds.
The film uses the contrast between Rayalaseema and Korean settings to create situations involving humour, confusion and supernatural occurrences. Merlapaka Gandhi has directed the film, while Thaman S has composed the music. Manojh Reddy has handled the cinematography and Satya G. is credited with the editing.
Varun Tej plays the central character, with Ritika Nayak and Satya supporting him. The film combines supernatural elements with comedy and cultural differences as the characters deal with the unusual events surrounding Kanakaraju.