Mahesh Babu's Athidhi 4K re-release has delivered a strong opening day at the box office, collecting approximately ₹93 lakh worldwide gross.
The film benefited from solid advance bookings, fan celebrations and strong demand across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, once again highlighting Mahesh Babu's enduring popularity among Telugu audiences.
While the original film received a mixed response during its theatrical run in 2007, the re-release has given fans an opportunity to experience the action entertainer on the big screen once again.
Athidhi 4K Day 1 Worldwide Collection
According to BFILMY tracking, Athidhi 4K collected approximately ₹93 lakh worldwide gross on its opening day.
- Telangana: ₹48 lakh
- Andhra Pradesh: ₹40 lakh
- Karnataka & Tamil Nadu: ₹3 lakh
- India Gross: ₹91 lakh
- USA: $1,750
- United Kingdom: $250
- Overseas Gross: ₹2 lakh
- Worldwide Gross: ₹93 lakh
The overwhelming majority of revenue came from Telugu states, which once again proved to be the backbone of the re-release's performance.
Advance Bookings Created Strong Momentum
The film had already generated significant momentum before release through advance bookings.
Athidhi recorded ₹62.26 lakh gross in final advance sales while selling 46,298 tickets across India.
- Advance Gross: ₹62.26 lakh
- Tickets Sold: 46,298
- Shows: 440
- Fan Shows: 38
- Housefull Shows: 21
- Venues: 188
- Occupancy: 23.6%
The healthy advance sales laid the foundation for a strong opening day and ensured packed screenings in several key centres.
Telangana Leads The Charge
Telangana emerged as the biggest contributor with approximately ₹48 lakh gross, accounting for more than half of the film's domestic earnings.
Andhra Pradesh followed closely with ₹40 lakh gross, demonstrating strong support from Mahesh Babu's fanbase across both Telugu-speaking states.
The combined ₹88 lakh contribution from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh underscores the continued popularity of Mahesh Babu's catalogue among theatrical audiences.
Overseas Business Remained Limited
Unlike major new releases, Athidhi's overseas contribution remained relatively modest.
USA advance sales closed at $1,174 from 27 locations, 27 shows and 138 tickets sold.
The final overseas opening day collection stood at approximately ₹2 lakh, including around $1,750 from the United States and $250 from the United Kingdom.
While the numbers are small compared to modern Telugu blockbusters, they remain respectable for a re-release title.
Another Successful Mahesh Babu Re-Release
Over the past few years, Telugu re-releases have evolved into major fan-driven events. Classic films starring leading actors continue to attract strong crowds whenever they return to cinemas.
Athidhi's performance once again demonstrates Mahesh Babu's strong theatrical pull and the loyalty of his fanbase.
Even nearly two decades after its original release, the film managed to generate substantial interest and convert that interest into meaningful box office numbers.
Trade Verdict
Athidhi 4K has delivered a successful opening day by re-release standards.
Converting ₹62.26 lakh in advance bookings into a ₹93 lakh worldwide opening reflects strong fan turnout and healthy spot bookings throughout the day.
For Mahesh Babu fans, the re-release has turned into another celebration at the box office and further reinforces the growing strength of the Telugu re-release market.
