Overview

• Released in cinemas on September 5, the Telugu coming-of-age romance opened without major pre-release buzz.
• Trade reports place India net collections in the roughly Rs 9.5–11.9 crore range by day five, with worldwide gross reported at about Rs 20 crore in five days.
• Made on a reported budget near Rs 2 crore, the film quickly recouped costs and is being cited as a high-ROI sleeper success.
• Digital rights are confirmed for ETV Win, though the makers have not announced an OTT premiere date.
• Reviews praise the nostalgic pre-Jio setting and lead performances, while endorsements from Nani and Vijay Deverakonda amplified visibility.