Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju (KOKA) is witnessing a strong surge in demand after opening to his career-best numbers. The film collected Rs.10 crore+ gross worldwide on Day 1 including premieres, and the positive word of mouth appears to be translating into even stronger demand for the second day.

Interestingly, Day 2 bookings are reportedly higher than Day 1 in several areas. The demand has prompted exhibitors to add new theatres and screens in multiple territories, with additional chairs and shows being arranged to accommodate the growing audience turnout.

The positive response is not limited to the youth audience, with family audiences also showing strong interest in the entertainer. The word of mouth has been spreading rapidly, helping the film gain momentum after its opening. Trade circles are reportedly upbeat about the trend and expect KOKA to post much bigger numbers over the weekend.

Varun Tej’s performance in his contrasting shades, along with Satya’s comedy and one-liners, has emerged as one of the major highlights. The film’s interesting blend of Korean and Indian cultural elements has also struck a chord with audiences, while Thaman’s music adds to the entertainment quotient.

Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, KOKA blends humour and horror with Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak in the lead roles. With new screens being added to meet the demand and Day 2 looking stronger than the opening day, the film is heading towards a career-best weekend for Varun Tej.

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