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Anaganaga Oka Raju box office collection day 3: earns roughly Rs 6.50 crore, weekend total nears Rs 20.05 crore

The Telugu romantic comedy Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshii Chaudhary, continued its Sankranti box-office run with an estimated Rs 6.50 crore India net on day 3, bringing its three-day total to roughly Rs 20.05 crore across theatres.

January 17, 2026 / 09:45 IST
Anaganaga Oka Raju box office collection day 3
Snapshot AI
  • Anaganaga Oka Raju earned Rs 20.05 crore in India net over its first three days
  • The film had high festive turnout, especially in Telugu regions during evening shows.
  • Naveen Polishetty's comic timing boosts the film's appeal.

Anaganaga Oka Raju, a Telugu romantic comedy headlined by Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshii Chaudhary, maintained a respectable presence at the box office over its opening three days, with estimates showing steady audience turnout amid the Sankranti festive season. According to box-office trackers, the film earned an estimated Rs 6.50 crore in India net on day 3, adding to its cumulative total and bringing the three-day India net collection to approximatelyRs20.05 crore.

The movie debuted on January 14, 2026, and made a promising start, earning aroundRs6.15 crore on opening day, followed by an uptick to Rs 7.40 crore on its second day, reflecting positive initial audience interest. The third-day collection marks a slight dip compared with the second, but the film still managed to hold steady in its first weekend, a crucial period for theatrical performance during the holiday window.

As per Sacnilk, early data from theatre occupancy indicate that Anaganaga Oka Raju enjoyed robust viewer engagement across various time slots, with higher occupancy reported during evening and night shows, particularly in key Telugu-speaking regions where family audiences tend to patronise cinemas during festive releases. This seasonal effect is likely to have boosted the film’s overall weekend figures.

Directed by Maari and produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Anaganaga Oka Raju blends romantic comedy with light-hearted drama, aiming to appeal to family audiences seeking festive entertainment. Naveen Polishetty’s comic timing and screen presence continue to be a talking point among viewers, with social media chatter highlighting his performance as one of the film’s strengths.

Also read: Anaganaga Oka Raju Box Office Collection Day 2: early estimates show limited third-day figures

Despite facing competition from other Sankranti releases such as The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anaganaga Oka Raju has carved out a solid opening weekend, achieving a cumulative collection of around Rs 20.05 crore in its first three days. Continued performance in the coming weekdays and viewer turnout will determine whether the film can sustain momentum beyond the holiday period and build on its early theatrical success.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Jan 17, 2026 09:45 am

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