In a cinematic clash at the box office, Mahesh Babu’s latest Telugu action drama, “Guntur Kaaram,” directed by Trivikram Srinivas, went head-to-head with Prashanth Varma’s “Hanu Man,” featuring Teja Sajja in the lead role. Released on January 12, 2024, the film quickly made waves, grossing an impressive Rs 94 crore globally within its first two days.
Taking to social media on Saturday, January 13, 2024, the film’s official handle announced the remarkable achievement, stating, “Superstar’s reign is supremely dominating in a Record-Breaking Spree. Guntur Kaaram rocks the global box office with a gross of – 94 Cr on Day 1 ~ All-time record in regional cinema!”
Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, “Guntur Kaaram” emerged as the fastest and most successful film among those clashing at the box office for the Pongal season. The movie raked in Rs 40 crore on its opening day and surged to Rs 54 crore on day 2, bringing its total collection close to the Rs 100 crore mark in just two days.
The film faced stiff competition from three other Telugu releases, including Teja Sajjan’s “Hanu Man,” Venkatesh Daggubati’s “Saindhav,” and Nagarjuna’s “Naa Saami Ranga.” Additionally, it went up against Tamil films “Captain Miller” and “Ayalaan.” Despite the intense competition, “Guntur Kaaram” emerged as a commercial success, securing its position as the highest-grossing film of 2024.
Featuring an ensemble cast including Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan, Easwari Rao, Jayaram, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ravindran, and Teja Kakumanu, alongside Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, and Meenakshi Chaudhary, the film also boasts a musical score by S Thaman.