The romantic comedy opened to impressive numbers as it collected Rs 7.59 crore worldwide on its first day.
With this, the film became the second highest grossing Telugu re-release after Baahubali: The Beginning.Originally released on April 23, 2010, the Prabha hero returned in a restored 4K version on April 23 this year.
Strong opening day for ‘Darling’
The opening day performance of the “Darling” re-release paved the way for a successful reboot. It has outperformed many recent versions. The response was particularly strong in foreign markets.
North America contributed significantly to the opening numbers as reported by Filmibeat.
The steady run continues into the first weekend
The film maintained a steady pace after its opening. As it entered its fourth day on Sunday, April 26, it continued to draw crowds. This marks 16 years since its original release. Consistent turnout shows continued interest from the public.
It crosses Rs 10 crore in three days
As per the latest estimates, Darling has collected around Rs 10.44 crore worldwide in its first three days.
According to Sakneelek, the film has registered a phenomenal start with advance bookings. When sales opened on April 17, about 39,500 tickets were sold out almost immediately. The film has grossed nearly Rs 3 crore in gross pre-booking before release.Pan India pre-sales for the first day crossed Rs 2.8 crore. More than 2,000 tickets were sold across more than 1,300 shows. In Hyderabad alone, more than 25,000 tickets were sold within hours.
“Darling” outperforms new releases and enters the top five
The film also outperformed other recent re-releases like ‘Gabbar Singh’ 4K and ‘Khaleja’ 4K.Reports say that in comparison, the re-release of Prabhas’ ‘Salaar’ saw around 102,000 tickets sold. With her current performance, Darling has entered the top five ticket sales list for Telugu re-release of all time. It has come ahead of popular titles like Mahesh Babu’s ‘Athadu’ and ‘Businessman’. The film continues to go strong across Telugu states and other regions.Darling’s story follows Prabha, a cheerful musician.
He reunites with his childhood love Nandini after years of separation.When they meet again at a family gathering, Prabha tries to reconnect with Nandini.The film also features Prabhu, Shraddha Das, Ahuti Prasad, Thulasi Shivamani, Chandra Mohan, Mukesh Rishi, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others in pivotal roles.Disclaimer: Box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are completed. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
