Second weekends are usually where films start to slow down. Ravi Teja’s “Irumudi” didn’t get the memo. The Telugu action drama has posted one of the strongest second-weekend holds of the year, cementing itself as a genuine box office phenomenon in the Telugu states.
Irumudi Box Office: Quick Numbers
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| 2nd Weekend Collection (India) | Rs. 43 crore approx |
| 10-Day India Total | Rs. 150 crore approx |
| Overseas Collection | USD 2.20 million (Rs. 21 crore approx) |
| Worldwide Gross | Rs. 171 crore approx |
| Weekend-on-Weekend Drop | Just 20-25% |
| Nizam Territory Rank | Approaching Rs. 100 crore |
A Second Weekend That Defies the Norm
“Irumudi” pulled in roughly Rs. 43 crore in India during its second weekend, a drop of just 20-25 percent from its opening weekend — a remarkably strong hold for any Telugu film, let alone one competing for screens against a major new release. That performance places it among the highest-grossing second weekends in Telugu cinema history, with almost the entirety of its business coming from the Telugu states themselves.
What makes the number even more impressive is the context: “Irumudi” had to contend with a screen crunch caused by the release of “Toxic,” which ate into its showtimes. Trade estimates suggest that without that competition for screens, the film could have matched — or even surpassed — its opening weekend numbers entirely.
Territory-Wise Breakdown
| Region | Gross |
|---|---|
| AP/TS (Telugu States) | Rs. 134.25 crore |
| Nizam | Rs. 66.25 crore |
| Ceded | Rs. 17.00 crore |
| Andhra | Rs. 51.00 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs. 11.25 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs. 4.50 crore |
| India Total | Rs. 150.00 crore |
| North America | USD 1,625,000 |
| Rest of World | USD 575,000 |
| Overseas Total | USD 2,200,000 |
| Worldwide Total | Rs. 171.00 crore |
Why the Nizam Numbers Matter So Much to Ravi Teja
One especially notable detail: Ravi Teja holds the Nizam distributor rights for “Irumudi” as part of his remuneration package for the film. With the Telugu states nearing Rs. 100 crore in that specific territory alone, industry estimates suggest Ravi Teja could personally take home upwards of Rs. 50 crore — a massive jump from his typical Rs. 7-8 crore acting fee. It’s a rare and lucrative arrangement that ties his earnings directly to the film’s box office performance rather than a flat paycheck.
What’s Next for Irumudi
With the Telugu states already at Rs. 134 crore in just ten days, the film is expected to cross Rs. 150 crore in that region alone before the week ends, putting it on track to reach the Rs. 200 crore milestone sometime in its fourth week. For a mid-sized Telugu action drama up against major competition, that’s a genuinely strong trajectory. Telugu cinema has seen several breakout hits this year, and “Irumudi” is shaping up to be one of its most consistent performers.
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FAQs
Q1. How much has Irumudi collected at the box office so far?
Q2. Why is Ravi Teja earning more than his usual fee from Irumudi?
He holds the Nizam distributor rights as part of his remuneration, meaning his earnings scale with the film’s box office performance in that territory.
