Tollywood
Anaganaga Oka Raju Box Office Day 1: Naveen Polishetty's One-Man Show Sparks Huge Craze; Pre-Sales Cross ₹2.6 Crore
BY SACNILK
Tollywood’s newest sensation Naveen Polishetty has returned to the big screen with his latest outing, Anaganaga Oka Raju (AOR), which hit theaters today, January 14th, amid the festive Sankranthi fervor. Proving once again why he is considered one of the most bankable and entertaining stars today, the Naveen Polishetty wave is visible at the ticket windows as the film records excellent occupancy and surging demand across all territories. The film witnessed a massive surge in advance bookings just hours before the first show. According to trade data, Anaganaga Oka Raju recorded an All-India advance booking gross of ₹2.64 Crore for Day 1. The primary contribution came from Andhra Pradesh, which registered ₹1.18 Crore, followed by Telangana with ₹93 Lakhs and Karnataka with ₹12 Lakhs. The momentum on BookMyShow has been staggering; the film sold 51.53K tickets in the last 24 hours, with a peak velocity of 10.74K tickets booked in the final hour alone. In Hyderabad, the film opened with an advance booking of ₹98.09 Lakhs across 349 shows, reflecting the actor's stronghold in the capital city. On the international front, Anaganaga Oka Raju is dominating the Wednesday advance sales in the USA. With a collection of 90K for Day1 ,the film has outperformed other active titles including MSG(75K), The Raja Saab(15K)and BMW (14K). This strong start in the US market indicates a potential blockbuster run for Naveen Polishetty in the overseas circuit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It has been reported that exhibitors are taking unprecedented steps to meet surging audience demand. Following Blockbuster reports and a massive wave of public interest for Anaganaga Oka Raju (AOR), approximately 40 shows in Hyderabad were reportedly shifted from Prabhas's The Raja Saab to AOR starting from today's noon shows. Industry sources cite this as a direct response from theater owners to the intense Naveen Polishetty craze currently sweeping the box office. Adding to the film's revenue potential, the Andhra Pradesh government has granted ticket hikes for a period of 10 days. Single screens are permitted a hike of ₹50/-, while multiplexes can charge an additional ₹75/-, ensuring a healthy recovery for distributors during the holiday window. Initial reviews from early shows describe the film as a Simple Timepass Entertainer. While critics note that the plot is relatively ordinary and the second half feels slightly dragged in the pre-climax, the film is saved by Naveen Polishetty's impeccable comic timing and effective one-liners.Fans are hailing it as a Naveen Polishetty one-man show, with his energy and screen presence carrying the thin plot. Mickey J Meyer's music and the pleasant visuals provide a festive vibe, making it a must-try for families this season. Even as the film begins its theatrical journey, the digital platform has been finalized. Netflix India South has officially announced that Anaganaga Oka Raju will be available for streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada post its theatrical run, further boosting the film's brand value. With the Sankranthi holidays in full swing, Anaganaga Oka Raju is poised to see a massive jump in its evening and night show collections, setting the stage for a highly successful weekend.
