“Kushi” Film Starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda Enjoys Successful Opening Weekend
The recent release of the film “Kushi,” featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda, has garnered significant attention for its impressive performance during its opening weekend. This Telugu cinematic gem, which has been skillfully dubbed into Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, has achieved an estimated total box office collection of over ₹36 crore nett in all languages during its debut week in theaters, according to a report by Sacnilk.com. Additionally, you can find detailed information about “Kushi’s” day 1 box office collection below.
On Sunday, “Kushi” managed to amass an estimated ₹11 crore nett across India, considering all languages. The film made a grand entrance on Friday with a total collection of ₹15.25 crore nett, comprising ₹14.7 crore in Telugu and ₹55 lakh in Tamil, respectively. However, Saturday witnessed a slight decline of 35.08%, resulting in a cumulative collection of ₹9.9 crore nett across all languages. Of this, the Telugu version contributed ₹9.25 crore, while the Tamil version contributed ₹65 lakh. As per early estimates, the film’s overall box office earnings in India have now reached ₹36.15 crore nett across all languages.
About “Kushi”: “Kushi,” which premiered on September 1, has garnered mixed reviews. The storyline revolves around the characters Viplav (played by Vijay) and Aradhya (played by Samantha), who defy their parents’ wishes and get married. This decision leads to a series of relationship challenges, insecurities, jealousy, and other complex issues.
This romantic-comedy film was written and directed by Shiva Nirvana, and it features a talented ensemble cast, including Sachin Khedekar, Saranya Ponvannan, and Murali Sharma in supporting roles. The film was produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
The project was officially announced in April 2022 under the working title “VD11,” signifying Vijay Devarakonda’s eleventh lead role. In May, the official title “Kushi” was unveiled. The filming commenced in April 2022 in the picturesque landscapes of Kashmir and concluded in July 2023. The production briefly halted last year due to Samantha’s diagnosis of myositis.
Upcoming Projects: In the wake of “Kushi’s” release, Vijay Deverakonda, accompanied by his family, paid a visit to the revered Yadadri Temple in Telangana. His next venture involves sharing the screen with Sreeleela in an upcoming film directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, tentatively titled VD 12.
Meanwhile, Samantha is set to star in the Indian adaptation of the action series “Citadel” alongside Varun Dhawan. This highly anticipated series, created by Raj and DK, is slated to be available for streaming on Prime Video, promising exciting viewing experiences for audiences.