Anaganaga Oka Raju Box Office Collection Day 3: The Telugu film industry has officially witnessed its first super hit of 2026, and it comes in the form of Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty in the lead role. Released during the Sankranthi festive season, the film has delivered a sensational box office performance and entered the profit zone within just 72 hours of release.
Right from Day 1, Anaganaga Oka Raju showcased strong audience traction, backed by positive word of mouth and festive footfalls across the Telugu states. Even as the film entered its first working day on Friday, it managed to hold its ground impressively, proving that content-driven cinema still rules the box office.
Anaganaga Oka Raju Box Office Collection Day 3
On Day 3 (Friday, January 16), the film collected approximately ₹6.5 crore net at the Indian box office. While this figure marked a slight and expected dip from the Sankranthi holiday numbers, the overall occupancy remained robust at an impressive 59.8%, creating a festival-like atmosphere in theatres.
Day-wise Box Office Collection (India Net)
| Day | Collection (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 5.5 |
| Day 2 | 7.4 |
| Day 3 | 6.5 |
| Total (3 Days) | 20.05 |
With a ₹20.05 crore total in just three days, the film has achieved a milestone that many big-budget releases struggle to reach in an entire week.
Budget, Profit & Verdict
What makes this success even more remarkable is the film’s modest production cost. Mounted on a reported budget of just ₹8 crore, Anaganaga Oka Raju has already generated profits of over 150%, officially earning a Super Hit verdict. This feat has been achieved in record time, making it one of the fastest profit-making Telugu films in recent years.
Set To Outperform Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty
The film is now poised to surpass the lifetime box office collection of Naveen Polishetty’s previous hit, Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, which earned around ₹28.67 crore. Given the current momentum and the upcoming weekend boost, Anaganaga Oka Raju is expected to cross that mark with ease.
With strong storytelling, festive timing, and overwhelming audience response, Anaganaga Oka Raju has emerged as a clear box office winner. Naveen Polishetty has once again proven his market strength, setting a high benchmark for Telugu cinema in 2026.
Chaitan Limkar is a tech and entertainment writer passionate about innovation, media, and the stories shaping the digital world.
