Nani’s latest film “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is doing well at the box office. Released on September 29, the movie has achieved a super hit status and has collected a gross of ₹73.6 crores worldwide in just the first 8 days, pacing steadily towards the ₹100 crore club. With the theater occupancy not dropping, the film is likely to achieve this feat in just another two or three days. Let’s now look at the top-10 highest-grossing films in Nani’s career.
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Dasara
The film “Dasara,” a collaboration between Nani and director Srikanth Odela, has grossed ₹120.4 crores at the box office. Made on a budget of ₹55 crores, it was the first film in Nani’s career to enter the ₹100 crore club. It set a record for the highest first-day collection for a Nani film, grossing ₹38.7 crores. “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is currently chasing to surpass this.
– Budget: ₹55 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹38.7 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹120.4 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹21.8 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹98.6 crores
Eega
Directed by the master filmmaker Rajamouli, “Eega” is the second highest-grossing film in Nani’s career, with global earnings of ₹100.3 crores from a budget of ₹30 crores. However, Nani did not play a full-length role in this movie. He appeared more in a guest role, which is why trade circles do not include “Eega” in Nani’s list of ₹100 crore movies.
– Budget: ₹30 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹6.5 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹100.3 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹13.8 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹86.5 crores
Hi Nanna
Nani’s recent movie “Hi Nanna” has secured the third spot in this list, collecting ₹77.2 crores globally. Directed by Shauryuv, the film is themed around father-daughter sentiment and features Mrunal Thakur as Nani’s co-star. It grossed ₹10.5 crores on its opening day and has been well-received for Nani’s performance.
– Budget: ₹45 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹10.5 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹77.2 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹18.5 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹58.7 crores
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Nani’s latest “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is currently in the fourth position in this list, with ongoing collections of ₹73.6 crores. Directed by Vivek Athreya on a budget of ₹55 crores, the film made a strong start with ₹21.8 crores on its first day and quickly moved to profit within three days.
– Language: Telugu
– Budget: ₹55 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹21.8 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹73.6 crores (still running)
– Overseas Collection: ₹22.4 crores (still running)
– India Gross Collection: ₹51.4 crores (still running)
MCA (Middle Class Abbai)
“MCA,” directed by Venu Sriram and featuring Sai Pallavi alongside Nani, grossed ₹72.6 crores. The chemistry between the lead pair was well-received.
– Budget: ₹25 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹15.6 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹72.6 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹10.2 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹62.4 crores
Nenu Local
“Nenu Local,” starring Nani and Keerthy Suresh, came into theaters without much expectation but managed to become a super hit, collecting ₹61.2 crores on a modest budget of ₹15 crores.
– Budget: ₹15 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹9.7 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹61.2 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹9.8 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹51.4 crores
Ninnu Kori
“Ninnu Kori,” directed by Shiva Nirvana, remains a memorable film in Nani’s career where he played a young man dealing with love failure. The film was made with a budget of ₹20 crores and earned ₹59.2 crores globally.
– Budget: ₹20 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹10.6 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹59.2 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹10.3 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹48.9 crores
Jersey
“Jersey” took Nani’s acting credentials to another level. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film collected ₹58.7 crores worldwide.
– Budget: ₹30 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹11.2 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹58.7 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹11.4 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹47.3 crores
Shyam Singha Roy
Based on a theme of reincarnation, “Shyam Singha Roy” directed by Rahul Sankrityan, did well at the box office, garnering ₹51.8 crores globally. Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty starred alongside Nani in this film.
– Budget: ₹40 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹11.7 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹51.8 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹6.5 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹45.3 crores
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy
“Bhale Bhale Magadivoy,” directed by Maruthi and made on a budget of ₹10 crores, is the tenth highest-grossing film in Nani’s career, earning ₹50.2 crores at the box office. Nani’s portrayal of a forgetful individual was highly acclaimed.
– Budget: ₹10 crores
– First Day Collection Worldwide: ₹5.2 crores
– Worldwide Collection: ₹50.2 crores
– Overseas Collection: ₹11.6 crores
– India Gross Collection: ₹38.6 crores
