Naveen Polishetty is back in top form, and Tollywood finally has its first clear success of 2026. Anaganaga Oka Raju has surprised trade analysts and audiences alike by recovering its entire budget within just 48 hours of release. With strong word of mouth, impressive occupancy, and rising collections on day 2, the film is now firmly racing toward a Hit verdict at the Indian box office.
Anaganaga Oka Raju Emerges as Tollywood’s First Success of 2026
After a relatively slow start to the year for Telugu cinema, Anaganaga Oka Raju has changed the narrative. The comedy-drama has already achieved 100% budget recovery in just two days, making it the first Telugu film of 2026 to officially enter the success zone. The film’s rapid box office growth reflects strong audience acceptance, especially in urban centers and family circuits.
Naveen Polishetty’s Last Box Office Performance
Before Anaganaga Oka Raju, Naveen Polishetty was last seen in Miss Shetty and Mr. Polishetty alongside Anushka Shetty. While the film generated decent buzz, its two-day total collection stood at only ₹4.63 crore.
In comparison, Anaganaga Oka Raju has already surpassed that figure on its opening day itself, collecting ₹6.15 crore, highlighting a significant jump in the actor’s box office pull.
Anaganaga Oka Raju Box Office Day 2 Collection
On its second day, Thursday, January 15, Anaganaga Oka Raju witnessed a strong upward trend. The film collected ₹7.4 crore, which is higher than its opening day numbers. This growth clearly indicates positive word of mouth and repeat audience interest.
With these earnings, the film’s two-day India net total now stands at ₹13.55 crore. Notably, the film recorded nearly 70% occupancy across theaters on day 2, an impressive figure for a weekday.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown (India Net)
The day-wise box office performance of Anaganaga Oka Raju is as follows:
Day 1: ₹6.15 crore
Day 2: ₹7.4 crore
Total: ₹13.55 crore
The steady rise from day 1 to day 2 strengthens the film’s box office momentum heading into the weekend.
Is Anaganaga Oka Raju a Hit at the Box Office?
The film has been made on a reported budget of ₹8 crore. With a two-day collection of ₹13.55 crore, Anaganaga Oka Raju has already delivered an impressive return on investment of 69.3%. This performance officially marks it as the first profitable Telugu film of 2026.
However, to secure a full-fledged Hit verdict, the film needs to collect around ₹16 crore at the box office. Currently, it is just ₹2.45 crore away from that milestone. With the weekend ahead, the film is well-positioned to cross the hit mark comfortably if the momentum continues.
Box Office Outlook Going Forward
All eyes are now on the first Saturday and Sunday collections. If Anaganaga Oka Raju manages another jump over the weekend, it could quickly cement its status as a clean Hit and possibly aim higher. For now, Naveen Polishetty has delivered exactly what Tollywood needed in early 2026—a genuine box office success that restores confidence in theatrical releases.
