Trishanku Movie Collection | Budget | OTT

Trishanku is a Telugu movie, released on February 20, 2026, starring Aman Preet Singh, Prachi Tehlan, Rashmi Gautam, Suman, Mahesh Achanta, and Rajsekhar Aningi. Directed by Sreekrishna Gorle, the film is a sci-fi drama thriller produced under London Ganesh and Padmanabha Reddy. It follows Karthik and Nakshatra, who, after a bus accident, awaken in a mysterious forest with three others, where strange events suggest an unseen force controls their fate, linked to a secret experiment on human consciousness.

At the Indian box office, Trishanku had a lackluster opening, grossing approximately ₹0.05 crore on Day 1. This subdued debut for a mid-budget sci-fi thriller reflects limited buzz, with occupancy around 10-15% in Telugu markets like Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Positive early reactions on X and Instagram note the intriguing plot and visuals, but criticisms of slow pacing hindered traction. Compared to similar Telugu thrillers like Sarala Subbarao (₹0.14 crore opening), Trishanku’s start relies on word-of-mouth rather than promotions.

Day 2 estimates show a slight rise to ₹0.06 crore, driven by weekend curiosity. Worldwide, the film earned modest ₹0.06 crore on Day 1, with negligible overseas adds. Advance bookings were low, indicating niche appeal. Projections suggest ₹1-2 crore lifetime globally if thematic innovation sustains interest, but competition from action dramas limits potential.

Trishanku 2026 Overview

Detail	Value
Title	Trishanku
Directed by	Sreekrishna Gorle
Written by	Sreekrishna Gorle
Produced by	London Ganesh, Padmanabha Reddy
Actor	Aman Preet Singh
Actress	Prachi Tehlan
Other Cast	Suman, Rashmi Gautam, Mahesh Achanta, Rajsekhar Aningi
Cinematography	Gl Babu
Edited by	Srikar Prasad Yeddu
Music by	Not Available
Production Companies	AU & I Studios, Ganesh Creations
Distributed by	Not Available
Release Date	20 February 2026
Running Time	1h 51m
Country	India
Language	Telugu
Film Industry	Tollywood
Genre	Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Censor Rating	UA

Trishanku Box Office Collection

Day	Date	India Gross (crore)	Fluctuation (%+/-)
Day 1	February 20, 2026	₹0.38	(Opening Day)
Day 2	February 21, 2026	₹0.52	+36.84%
Day 3	February 22, 2026	₹0.07	-86.54%
Day 4	February 23, 2026	₹0.03	-57.14%
Day 5	February 24, 2026	₹0.02	-33.33%
Day 6	February 25, 2026	₹0.01	-50%
Day 7	February 26, 2026	₹0.01	0%
Day 8	February 27, 2026	₹0.01	0%
Day 9	February 28, 2026	₹0.01	0%
Lifetime India Net	–	₹0.85 crore	–
Lifetime India Gross	–	₹1.00 crore	–
Lifetime Worldwide Gross	–	₹1.20 crore	–

Trishanku is a Hit or Flop
FLop

What is the budget of Trishanku
The budget is around ₹2 crore

Trishanku OTT release date

OTT Platform: TBA
OTT date: TBA

Our Review

Trishanku ventures into sci-fi territory with a thriller that explores consciousness and fate, but it struggles to maintain momentum amid ambitious ideas. Directed by Sreekrishna Gorle, the film features Aman Preet Singh as Karthik, delivering a solid performance of confusion and resolve in the wake of a bus crash that strands him and Nakshatra (Prachi Tehlan) in a foreboding forest.

Tehlan adds emotional nuance to her role, while supporting actors like Rashmi Gautam and Suman provide tension through enigmatic behaviors. The screenplay builds intrigue around a secret experiment, with visuals effectively conveying isolation and surrealism, enhanced by a haunting score.

However, the narrative falters with uneven pacing and underdeveloped subplots, reminiscent of Telugu thrillers like Mechanic Rocky but lacking the polish of Sita Ramam. Box office performance has been dismal, with ₹0.11 crore gross in India as of February 21, 2026, opening at ₹0.05 crore and edging to ₹0.06 crore on Day 2 amid low occupancy. This underperforms against a ₹2 crore budget, mirroring flops like Rakta Golapa, hindered by competition and niche genre appeal.

Lifetime estimates suggest ₹1-2 crore domestically, potentially reaching ₹2.5 crore worldwide if diaspora interest grows, but theatrical runs may shorten. In analysis, Trishanku critiques human experimentation ethically, akin to global sci-fi like Inception, but grounds it in survival horror.

It avoids clichés by focusing on psychological unraveling, more thoughtful than typical Tollywood actioners like Funky. Yet, character motivations remain vague, contrasting deeper explorations in Hi Nanna. Overall, Gorle’s direction shows promise, forecasting cult status on OTT despite box office woes, highlighting Telugu cinema’s sci-fi evolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the director of Trishanku?

Trishanku is directed by Sreekrishna Gorle.

What is the story of Trishanku based on?

The film follows survivors of a bus crash who wake up in a forest and face strange events linked to a secret brain experiment.

When will Trishanku release on OTT?

The OTT release date is yet to be announced.

Who plays the lead roles in Trishanku?

Aman Preet Singh and Prachi Tehlan play the main leads.

What genre is Trishanku?

It is a sci-fi drama thriller.

When is Trishanku releasing in theatres?

The film released on 20 February 2026.

Disclaimer:

Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).

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