Virupaksha is a 2023 thriller horror film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu and co-written with Sukumar. B. V.S. N. Produced by Prasad and Sukumar, the film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha, Sunil, Rajeev Kanakala, Brahmaji, Ajay and Ravi Krishna.
It is a story filled with Indian folklore and scary twists that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Virupaksha film received critical acclaim upon its release on April 21, 2023. It not only scared the audience but also did well at the box office!
In fact, it was such a hit that there are talks of remaking it with Shakib Khan. With its thrilling story and talented cast, Virupaksha proves that horror films still have the ability to enthrall audiences.
Virupaksha Movie Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Karthik Varma Dandu |
| Screenplay by | Sukumar |
| Dialogues by | Krushna Hari |
| Story by | Karthik Varma Dandu |
| Produced by | B. V. S. N. Prasad Sukumar |
| Starring | Sai Dharam Tej Samyuktha Sunil Brahmaji Rajeev Kanakala Ajay Ravi Krishna |
| Cinematography | Shamdat Sainudeen |
| Edited by | Navin Nooli |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Production companies | Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra Sukumar Writings |
| Release date | 21 April 2023 |
| Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹40 crores |
| Box office | ₹90.85 crores |
Virupaksha Movie Cast & Crew
| Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Sai Dharam Tej | Surya |
| Samyuktha | Nandini |
| Sunil | Abbai Raju (a villager) |
| Rajeev Kanakala | Harishchandra Prasad |
| Brahmaji | RMP Doctor Koti |
| Ravi Krishna | Bhairava Kumar (alias Kumar) |
| Master Roshan | Young Bhairava |
| Abhinav Gomatam | Surya’s cousin |
| Kamal Kamaraju | Venkata Chalapathy |
| Kamakshi Bhaskarla | Venkata Chalapathy’s wife |
| Sai Chand | Head priest |
| Ajay | Aghora |
| Soniya Singh | Sudha |
| Niharika | Anasuyamma |
| Rajasekhar Aningi | Orphanage’s caretaker |
| Meka Sivaramakrishna | Orphanage’s founder |
| Shyamala | Parvati |
| Chatrapathi Sekhar | Shivayya (Parvati’s husband) |
| Bhel Prasad | Sathayya (Sudha’s father) |
| Naveen Neni | Upparam (Sudha’s brother-in-law) |
| Mahesh Achanta | Sastry (the RMP’s acquaintance from neighboring village) |
Virupaksha Movie Box Office Collection Worldwide
INDIA Box Office Collection:
| Day | India Net Collection (in Cr) | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Fri) | ₹ 7.4 | – |
| Day 2 (Sat) | ₹ 9.15 | +23.65% |
| Day 3 (Sun) | ₹ 9.2 | +0.55% |
| Day 4 (Mon) | ₹ 4.75 | -48.37% |
| Day 5 (Tue) | ₹ 4.1 | -13.68% |
| Day 6 (Wed) | ₹ 3.2 | -21.95% |
| Day 7 (Thu) | ₹ 2.75 | -14.06% |
| Week 1 Total | ₹ 40.55 | – |
| Day 8 (Fri) | ₹ 1.95 | -29.09% |
| Day 9 (Sat) | ₹ 3.25 | +66.67% |
| Day 10 (Sun) | ₹ 4 | +23.08% |
| Day 11 (Mon) | ₹ 2.75 | -31.25% |
| Day 12 (Tue) | ₹ 1.25 | -54.55% |
| Day 13 (Wed) | ₹ 1 | -20.00% |
| Day 14 (Thu) | ₹ 0.82 | -18.00% |
| Week 2 Total | ₹ 15.02 | -62.96% |
| Day 15 (Fri) | ₹ 0.78 | -4.88% |
| Day 16 (Sat) | ₹ 1.15 | +47.44% |
| Day 17 (Sun) | ₹ 1.47 | +27.83% |
| Day 18 (Mon) | ₹ 0.7 | -52.38% |
| Day 19 (Tue) | ₹ 0.58 | -17.14% |
| Day 20 (Wed) | ₹ 0.5 | -13.79% |
| Day 21 (Thu) | ₹ 0.48 | -4.00% |
| Week 3 Total | ₹ 5.66 | -62.32% |
| Day 22 (Fri) | ₹ 0.35 | -27.08% |
| Day 23 (Sat) | ₹ 0.4 | +14.29% |
| Day 24 (Sun) | ₹ 0.45 | +12.50% |
| Total | ₹ 62.43 | – |
‘VIRUPAKSHA’ HITS $ 1 MILLION IN NORTH AMERICA… #Telugu film #Virupaksha – starring #SaiDharamTej – is UNSTOPPABLE #Overseas… The film has crossed $ 1 million mark in #USA and #Canada… The film is also faring very well in #UK and #Australia.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 27, 2023
The release date of the #Hindi… pic.twitter.com/xT0Rda9NMw
LOVED #Virupaksha ! Superbly entertaining film. Please dub this into all major Indian languages urgently! 💫. This NEEDS to be an All Indian film. @IamSaiDharamTej Brooo ❤️ urgent ga kalisi I’ll give you a massive hug. @iamsamyuktha_ Is stunning in her role! @karthikdandu86… pic.twitter.com/dXtSRur5C0
— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) April 22, 2023
24 Days Collection Breakdown:
- India Net Collection: ₹ 62.43 Cr
- Worldwide Collection: ₹ 85.50 Cr
- Overseas Collection: ₹ 11.80 Cr
- India Gross Collection: ₹ 73.70 Cr
Occupancy Details:
- Overall Telugu Occupancy on Day 24: 30.08%
- Telugu (2D) Occupancy in Theaters on Day 24:
- Morning Shows: 17.11%
- Afternoon Shows: 34.34%
- Evening Shows: 38.41%
- Night Shows: 30.44%
Telugu (2D) Occupancy in Main Regions:
| Region | Overall | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night | Shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 31.25% | 20% | 31% | 40% | 34% | 143 |
| Bengaluru | 27.00% | 15% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 26 |
| Chennai | 60.00% | – | – | – | 60% | 1 |
| Vijayawada | 25.00% | 11% | 37% | 31% | 21% | 50 |
| Warangal | 15.50% | 8% | 19% | 18% | 17% | 12 |
| Guntur | 39.25% | 26% | 47% | 49% | 35% | 9 |
| Vizag-Visakhapatnam | 32.00% | 15% | 39% | 46% | 28% | 49 |
| Nizamabad | 20.50% | – | 27% | – | 14% | 2 |
| National Capital Region (NCR) | 31.00% | – | 31% | – | 0% | 1 |
| Karimnagar | 55.00% | – | – | – | 55% | 1 |
| Mahbubnagar | 2.00% | – | 2% | 3% | 1% | 4 |
| Kakinada | 60.75% | 33% | 83% | 53% | 74% | 6 |
| Tirupati | 35.50% | – | 48% | – | 23% | 3 |
