Released yesterday (June 16) amid an unprecedented hype and expectations, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon’s pan-India mythological magnum opus, Adipurush, had a sensational opening at the box office. According to the makers, Adipurush has amassed a staggering Rs 140 crore gross at the box office worldwide.
Coming to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Adipurush collected a massive Rs 29 crore share (excluding GST) at the ticket counters on day one. As reported earlier, Adipurush collected a solid Rs 13.68 crore share in the Nizam region alone. The advance bookings for Saturday and Sunday are very promising, and the film is sure to amass nearly Rs 50 crore share in the twin Telugu states by this weekend, which will be the highest in recent times.
Also starring Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon as Ravan and Sita respectively, Adipurush has been directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, Prasad Sutar, Om Raut and Rajesh Nair and UV Creations’ Vamsi and Pramod.