Hyderabad, October 16, 2025 – The new Telugu comedy film Mithra Mandali has finally released today, and everyone’s talking about it. Directed by Vijayendar S., this buddy comedy stars Priyadarshi, Niharika NM, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi, and Prasad Behara. It’s produced by Kalyan Manthina, Bhanu Pratapa, and Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala under Bunny Vas’ banner. The story is a fun take on caste issues, showing a group of quirky friends getting into trouble with a politician’s daughter. But the opening day hasn’t been as big as expected, with mixed feelings from viewers and some drama online.
Must See: Mithra Mandali Collection and Budget
Budget and Production Details
The movie was made on a small budget of around ₹10-12 crore, including all the promotion costs. Some people say it’s even lower, about ₹4 crore. That’s why it’s seen as a medium-sized comedy film. The non-theatre rights, like TV on Zee Telugu and streaming on Amazon Prime Video, brought in a good ₹9.50 crore, which helps the makers feel safe. The music by RR Dhruvan and camera work by Siddharth SJ are getting thumbs up, even though the story feels a bit messy at times.
Opening Day Collections and Expectations
Early numbers show the film earned just ₹0.05 crore net in India on day one. The Telugu shows had an average of 13.46% people in seats during morning times. This is less than what experts thought for a Diwali release, with other films giving tough competition. The team tried a smart move by having paid early shows on October 15 in India and North America to build talk among people.
Advance Bookings and Latest Updates
Bookings before release looked okay, with more than 55,000 people showing interest on BookMyShow in India. Overseas, especially in the USA, early shows sold tickets worth about ₹29.82 lakh across 143 places and 239 shows, with 2,435 tickets gone. Distributors hope for over ₹63 lakh from North America premiers, showing good interest from Indians abroad. And here’s the latest from BookMyShow – the film got 9,000 bookings in the last 24 hours, with theatres filling up fast and hitting 92% full seats. This could mean more people walking in as the day goes on, giving a boost.
Social Media Reactions
On sites like X (old Twitter), people are chatting a lot. Fans love the lively actors and crazy jokes, but critics call it a copy of Jathi Ratnalu with weak story and too much comedy. Ratings are around 2.5 out of 5, pointing out characters that aren’t built well and uneven flow.
The Controversy Side
Producer Bunny Vaas stirred things up by saying some haters are spreading bad vibes online on purpose to hurt the film. This has led to hot debates, but the team stayed positive in their press talks and trailer events.
What’s Ahead for Mithra Mandali
With Diwali parties starting, the film’s success depends on more people coming over the weekend and good word from mouths. To break even, it needs about ₹12-15 crore, after counting the budget and other earnings. Will this fun comedy become a surprise hit or get lost in the festival crowd? Only time will tell, but the team is hopeful.