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Chiranjeevi Endorses 'Kishkindhapuri' as Box Office Builds and ZEE5 Debut Nears

Strong word-of-mouth is lifting the Telugu thriller after a September 12 opening.

Overview

  • Chiranjeevi praised the film’s psychological approach and urged audiences to experience it in theatres, spotlighting Shine Screens and the technical team.
  • Trade estimates indicate roughly Rs 9.2–9.4 crore in four days in India, including about Rs 1.65 crore on day four despite a clash with Teja Sajja’s Mirai.
  • Reports say ZEE5 holds the post-theatrical streaming rights with an expected premiere in the second week of October, and Zee Telugu has acquired satellite rights.
  • Critics and audience feedback highlight the emphasis on organic, psychological horror over gimmicks, with outlets like 123Telugu noting effective scares and craft.
  • The story follows a paid ‘ghost tour’ that descends into danger at a haunted site, with Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran leading Koushik Pegallapati’s cast.