Superstar Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Sankranthi special Sarileru Neekevvaru is ending as super hit. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi has collected a share of Rs 107.59 Crore in Telugu states and 125.98 Cr worldwide. This is indeed highest grosser for Mahesh Babu and all-time fifth highest grosser overall.
Sarileru Neekevvaru that had done worldwide pre-release business of 100.30 crore was predicted to become Sankranthi hit and a non-Baahubali hit. But, the film due to huge competition from AVPL slowed down completely from second week itself.
The film is a profit maker for most of the buyers in Telugu states, it is a loss venture in overseas. Here is breakup list:
AREA SHARE (IN CRORES)
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NIZAM 32.15
CEDED 14.85
NELLORE 4.05
KRISHNA 8.85
GUNTUR 10.05
VIZAG 19.59
EAST GODAVARI 10.85
WEST GODAVARI 7.20
TOTAL AP & TS SHARE 107.59
KARNATAKA 7.55
ROI 1.95
OVERSEAS 8.89
TOTAL WORLDWIDE 125.98