Korean Kanakaraju is a Telugu language horror comedy released in theatres on 7 August 2026. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film stars Varun Tej in the lead role along with Ritika Nayak and Satya.
The story follows a Rayalaseema youth named Kanakaraju whose life changes after a spirit from a Korean vessel possesses him.
This article tracks the latest India gross, worldwide gross and day-wise box office collection of the film.
Korean Kanakaraju Total Box Office Collection
Korean Kanakaraju has collected ₹13.20 crore in India net and ₹15.18 crore in India gross, while its worldwide collection stands at ₹19.18 crore. The film has earned ₹4.00 crore from overseas markets. It opened with ₹4.20 crore in India net on Day 1, followed by ₹4.15 crore on Day 2 and ₹4.85 crore on Day 3. The film has completed three days in theatres, with Sunday recording its highest collection so far. These are estimated figures and will be updated as new reports become available.
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ₹4.20 Crore |
| First Week | Data not found |
| India Net | ₹13.20 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹15.18 Crore |
| Overseas | ₹4.00 Crore |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹19.18 Crore |
Korean Kanakaraju Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 7 August 2026 (Friday) | ₹4.20 Crore | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | 8 August 2026 (Saturday) | ₹4.15 Crore | -1.2% |
| Day 3 | 9 August 2026 (Sunday) | ₹4.85 Crore | +16.9% |
| Total India Net | – | ₹13.20 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹15.18 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹19.18 crore | – |
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.
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Disclaimer: The box office figures published on this page are compiled from publicly available trade reports, industry sources, and our own research. The collections may differ from the official figures released by the filmmakers as new information becomes available. Tenvow does not make any claims regarding the authenticity or official status of the data. The figures are published to provide a fair indication of a film’s box office performance.









