Daaku Maharaaj started strong at the box office but has faced significant hurdles in sustaining its momentum. Directed by Bobby Kolli and released on January 12, the Tollywood period action drama initially resonated well with audiences despite mixed reviews from critics. However, the arrival of Sankranthiki Vasthunam during the festive Sankranti season severely dented its box office prospects.
As of its 12-day run, Daaku Maharaaj has achieved the following milestones:
India Net Collections: ₹83.53 crores
India Gross Collections: ₹98.56 crores
Overseas Gross Collections: ₹17.50 crores
Worldwide Gross Collections: ₹116.06 crores
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With this performance, the film has surpassed Bhagavanth Kesari (₹115.89 crore gross) to become Nandamuri Balakrishna’s third-highest-grossing film worldwide. It is expected to overtake Akhanda (₹120.20 crore gross) soon, though it will fall short of Balakrishna’s top-grosser Veera Simha Reddy (₹131.87 crore gross).
Daaku Maharaaj began its run with a bang but struggled to maintain momentum due to strong competition from Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which dominated the Sankranti festive season. Its performance overseas has been particularly underwhelming, with North America being the only notable contributor.
With ₹116.06 crore gross collected so far, Daaku Maharaaj is unlikely to post significant numbers in the coming days. Its lifetime collections will depend heavily on its weekend performance, but it’s clear the film is nearing the end of its theatrical run.
While Daaku Maharaaj couldn’t live up to its early promise or compete with Sankranthiki Vasthunam, crossing the lifetime collections of Bhagavanth Kesari is still a notable achievement for Nandamuri Balakrishna. Fans of the actor can look forward to him surpassing Akhanda in the coming days, solidifying the film’s place among his top box office performers.
