Anaganaga Oka Raju opens well, earns Rs 5.5 crore on Day 1

Strong Sankranthi start for Naveen Polishetty starrer

Anaganaga Oka Raju has opened its theatrical run on a steady note, benefiting from the festive Sankranthi release window. The Telugu comedy-drama hit screens on January 14 and recorded encouraging numbers on its first day, reflecting solid holiday footfall across key centres.

Day one collections cross Rs 5 crore mark

On its opening day, the film earned approximately Rs 5.50 crore in India net collections. The figures are early estimates reported by trade tracking platform Sacnilk and indicate a positive start for the film at the box office.

The collections place the film among the better-performing Sankranthi releases this season, particularly in the family entertainment segment, which traditionally sees increased turnout during the festival period.

Occupancy remains strong through the day

Audience occupancy data suggests a gradual rise in footfalls as the day progressed. Morning shows began with an average occupancy of 37.82 per cent, which improved significantly in the afternoon to 57.07 per cent.

Evening shows registered stronger turnout at 69.03 per cent, while night shows recorded the highest occupancy of the day at 76.66 per cent. Overall, the film posted a healthy Telugu occupancy average of 60.15 per cent on day one.

Ee time lo enni cinemala to release avutundi ani nervous ga unnanu. Look at how you guys took care of us 🙏#AnaganagaOkaRaju smashes the box office with a worldwide opening of 22 cr on day 1 🔥🔥🔥

Mi Andariki Sankranthi subhakankshalu.😍 Go book your tickets now and enjoy the… pic.twitter.com/PgdLiRM0gM

— Naveen Polishetty (@NaveenPolishety) January 15, 2026

Festival timing boosts family turnout

Starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles, Anaganaga Oka Raju is positioned as a light-hearted entertainer aimed at family audiences. The Sankranthi holiday appears to have worked in the film’s favour, drawing crowds across age groups.

Early reactions on social media have been largely positive, with viewers praising the film’s humour, performances, and festive appeal. Several audience responses highlighted Naveen Polishetty’s comic timing and described the film as a suitable holiday watch for families.

Early trend points to stable run

While first-day figures offer an encouraging signal, trade watchers will closely track the film’s performance over the extended holiday period to assess its sustainability. Weekend and post-festival trends are expected to determine the film’s long-term box office trajectory.

Box office figures remain provisional and may see revisions as official data and additional market reports are consolidated.