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- By Akshat Sundrani
- Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:29 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu teamed up for the eagerly anticipated 'Kushi,' which made its grand debut on September 1, 2023, amid a wave of eager anticipation. The collaboration of these acclaimed stars, Samantha and Vijay, on the silver screen served as a magnetic pull for their devoted fan base. Helmed by the talented director Shiva Nirvana, this romantic-comedy received an enthusiastic reception, garnering positive reviews from both critics and the audience. Now, let's plunge into the initial day's box office earnings of this cinematic gem.
As per a report from Sacnilk, 'Kushi' made an impressive debut at the box office on its opening day. The film managed to accumulate a commendable Rs 16.00 crore in net earnings across India for all languages (based on early estimates). On Friday, September 1, 2023, 'Kushi' exhibited a substantial 59.13% occupancy in Telugu regions and a notable 40.12% occupancy in Tamil regions.
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According to Pinkvilla's report, it's been stated that Vijay Deverakonda, the lead actor in 'Kushi,' received a substantial Rs 23 crore for his role in the film. Conversely, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, portraying Aradhya under Shiva Nirvana's direction, was reportedly compensated Rs 4.5 crore.
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The movie hit the screens a week prior to the highly anticipated release of Shah Rukh Khan's film, 'Jawan,' which poses a potential challenge to its box office performance. Additionally, it appears that 'Kushi' had to contend with piracy issues on its opening day.
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'Kushi' faced numerous delays on its journey to theaters. Initially scheduled for a December 2022 launch, it experienced delays primarily stemming from production hurdles, leading to a rescheduled release date in February 2023. Eventually, the film's release was postponed once again, with its grand premiere finally taking place on September 1st. This much-anticipated film was unveiled in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and a Hindi-dubbed version.
Meanwhile, the film also stars Sachin Khedekar, Saranya Ponvannan, Murali Sharma, Lakshmi, Rohini, Vennela Kishore, Jayaram, Rahul Ramakrishna, Ali, Srikanth Iyengar, Bharath Reddy and Sharanya Pradeep.
