Varun Tej has finally got the big opening he has been waiting for. His latest theatrical release Korean Kanakaraju (KOKA) has taken the box office by storm, registering a Rs.10 crore+ gross worldwide on its opening day. The film has recorded the highest-ever Day 1 collection of Varun Tej’s career, marking a strong comeback for the actor after a string of underwhelming outings.

The excitement around KOKA was evident in the ticket sales as well. Around 2.57 lakh tickets were sold on opening Day across BookMyShow and District apps, reflecting the strong audience interest in the film. The response from the premieres and first-day shows has been largely positive, with viewers particularly appreciating the comedy and entertainment quotient.

Varun Tej’s performance and his combination with Satya have emerged as major highlights. The hilarious one-liners and Satya’s comic timing are said to be working exceptionally well in theatres, resulting in strong word of mouth for the film.

KOKA has also registered encouraging numbers in North America, where the film is heading towards the US$200,000 gross mark. The overseas performance is particularly significant considering Varun Tej’s recent market trajectory.

With Day 2 advance bookings looking strong across territories and positive word of mouth continuing, KOKA has made an impressive start. The film now has a strong chance of turning its exceptional opening into a big weekend at the box office.

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