'Telusu Kada' Sees Slow Start but Gains Momentum at Box Office

The Telugu romantic comedy film 'Telusu Kada' was released in theaters on October 17, 2025. The highly anticipated film, starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashi Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty, had a slow start at the box office.

According to the box office report from Sacnilk, 'Telusu Kada' reportedly collected around Rs 2 crore on its first day, with an average occupancy of 27.92% in theaters. Despite a working day release, the morning shows had an engagement of 23.52%, gradually increasing to 24.75% in the afternoon and 24.42% in the evening. However, the film's performance peaked during the night sessions, reaching an occupancy of 38.99%.

The film's slow opening day arrivals can be attributed to the stiff competition it faced from other releases on October 17, such as Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Dude' and Dhruv Vikram's 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. However, the story's modern romance approach and the talented performances of the three lead actors have garnered praise from many, suggesting that word-of-mouth support is expected to boost the film's collections in the coming days.

Written and directed by Neeraja Kona, 'Telusu Kada' centers on Varun (Siddhu Jonnalagadda), who grew up without parents and is trying to save his family. The film explores an emotional triangular love story as Varun's first love, Raaga (Srinithi Shetty), returns to his life, changing the dynamics with his wife, Anjali (Raashi Khanna).