The fantasy comedy Raakaasa, featuring Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika, is making steady strides at the box office. Despite facing a wave of new releases, the film has managed to turn into a profitable venture and is rapidly climbing the charts of the most successful Telugu films released this year.
Second Weekend Surge: 84% Jump on Day 9
Manasa Sharma’s directorial effort showed significant growth as it entered its second weekend. After collecting Rs 45 lakh on its second Friday, the film witnessed an 84% jump on Saturday (Day 9), adding Rs 83 lakh to its total.
While Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit currently dominates the majority of screens and footfalls, Raakaasa has maintained a loyal audience base. The total domestic net collection now stands at Rs 12.73 crore.
India Box Office Breakdown (Net Collection)
| Period | Collection |
| Week 1 | Rs 11.45 crore |
| Day 8 (Friday) | Rs 0.45 crore |
| Day 9 (Saturday) | Rs 0.83 crore |
| Total Net Collection | Rs 12.73 crore |
Climbing the 2026 Charts: Beats Vishnu Vinyasam
With its Day 9 performance, Raakaasa has officially overtaken the lifetime domestic collection of Vishnu Vinyasam (Rs 12.53 crore). This achievement makes it the 7th highest-grossing Telugu film of 2026 so far.
The film’s next major milestone is to surpass Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, which sits at Rs 17.15 crore.
Top 10 Telugu Grossers of 2026 (India Net)
- Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: Rs 220.99 cr
- The Raja Saab: Rs 146.04 cr
- Ustaad Bhagat Singh: Rs 71.66 cr
- Anaganaga Oka Raju: Rs 53.90 cr
- Nari Nari Naduma Murari: Rs 26.27 cr
- Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi: Rs 17.15 cr
- Raakaasa: Rs 12.73 cr
- Vishnu Vinyasam: Rs 12.53 cr
- Couple Friendly: Rs 10.74 cr
- Funky: Rs 8.95 cr
Financial Performance & Verdict
Produced on a modest budget of Rs 10 crore, the film has already recovered its costs and generated a profit of Rs 2.73 crore (an ROI of 27.3%). While it has secured a “Plus” status, it still needs to maintain consistency over the coming days to earn the coveted “Hit” verdict.
Raakaasa: At a Glance (Day 9)
- Budget: Rs 10 crore
- India Net: Rs 12.73 crore
- Worldwide Gross: Rs 18.97 crore
- Verdict: Plus
As the second weekend concludes, the trade will be watching closely to see if the fantasy-comedy elements can continue to draw families during the week.
Stay tuned for more updates on Telugu box office performances!
