Nandamuri Balakrishna is back on the big screen with a bang! Even with two other Sankranti releases in theaters, his latest film, Daaku Maharaaj, is proving to be a major hit at the worldwide box office. The movie started strong on its opening day and kept the momentum going on Day 2. At this pace, it’s set to surpass Balakrishna’s highest-grossing movie ever. Also check: Fateh Box Office Day 5: Sonu Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez Film Gains Momentum on Makar Sankranti.

Directed by Bobby Kolli, this Tollywood action-thriller received mixed reviews from critics, but audiences seem to love it. Thanks to positive word-of-mouth, the film is performing well in theaters. On Day 1, it collected an impressive ₹25.35 crores net in India. Although there was a drop on Monday (Day 2), the movie still managed ₹12.80 crores net.
Day 2 Box Office Report
After two days, Daaku Maharaaj has earned:
- India net: ₹38.15 crores
- India gross: ₹45.01 crores (including taxes)
- Overseas gross: ₹16 crores
- Worldwide gross: ₹61.01 crores
This ₹61.01 crore worldwide gross is a strong start. With the Sankranti holidays, the film is on track to beat Veera Simha Reddy (₹131.87 crore gross) and become Balakrishna’s highest-grossing movie ever.
Key Details
- The film stars Balakrishna alongside Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Urvashi Rautela, and Shraddha Srinath.
- Released on January 12, it opened globally with over ₹40 crores, marking Balakrishna’s second-biggest opener after Veera Simha Reddy (₹48.12 crore gross).
Balakrishna fans have much to celebrate as Daaku Maharaaj continues its winning streak at the box office!