Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Sushmita Shetty’s Telugu film DNK (Donga Naa Koduku) has started its theatrical run with a decent opening at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana box office. The film, originally titled Donga Naa Koduku, was later retitled DNK.
The movie recorded a worldwide gross collection of ₹3.35 crore on Day 1, including its theatrical opening performance. Here is a detailed look at DNK’s Day 1 box office collection, worldwide earnings, production budget, pre-release business, screen count, and day-wise performance.
DNK Box Office Collection Day 1 Worldwide
DNK collected approximately ₹3.35 crore gross worldwide on its opening day (Friday). The film also generated ₹0.15 crore through paid previews before its official theatrical release.
The opening figures provide an initial picture of the film’s box office performance across domestic and overseas markets.
DNK Total Box Office Collection Till Now
- Worldwide Gross: ₹3.50 crore
- Day 1 Collection: ₹3.35 crore
- Paid Previews: ₹0.15 crore
The cumulative worldwide gross currently stands at ₹3.50 crore.
DNK Day-Wise Box Office Collection
Here is the day-wise breakdown of DNK’s worldwide theatrical earnings:
| Day | Collection (Worldwide Gross) |
|---|---|
| Day 0 (Paid Previews) | ₹0.15 Crore |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹3.35 Crore |
| Total | ₹3.50 Crore |
The collection figures will be updated as the film completes more days in theatres.
DNK Movie Budget
DNK has been made on an estimated production and release budget of ₹22 crore. This amount includes production expenses and promotional costs associated with the film’s distribution and release.
With this budget, the film needs a strong theatrical run to reach its expected box office recovery target.
DNK Pre-Release Business
The film’s total pre-release business is valued at approximately ₹11 crore.
This figure represents the reported pre-release valuation ahead of its theatrical release.
Top Opening Day 2026 Telugu Movies Worldwide
Here is the list of the top 28 Telugu movies based on their reported worldwide opening-day gross collections in 2026.
| Rank | Telugu Movie | Opening Day Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peddi | ₹115 Crore |
| 2 | The Raja Saab | ₹95 Crore |
| 3 | Paradise | ₹78 Crore |
| 4 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | ₹70 Crore |
| 5 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | ₹52.8 Crore |
| 6 | Irumudi | ₹25.55 Crore |
| 7 | Anaganaga Oka Raju | ₹14.8 Crore |
| 8 | Dacoit: A Love Story | ₹13.75 Crore |
| 9 | Lenin | ₹13.1 Crore |
| 10 | Maa Inti Bangaaram | ₹12 Crore |
| 11 | Chennai Love Story | ₹8.4 Crore |
| 12 | Korean Kanakaraju | ₹7.8 Crore |
| 13 | Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi | ₹5 Crore |
| 14 | Nari Nari Naduma Murari | ₹5 Crore |
| 15 | Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure | ₹4.75 Crore |
| 16 | Funky | ₹4.5 Crore |
| 17 | Raakaasa | ₹4 Crore |
| 18 | Rao Bahadur | ₹3.6 Crore |
| 19 | Epic | ₹3.55 Crore |
| 20 | Comrade Kalyan | ₹3.4 Crore |
| 21 | Vishnu Vinyasam | ₹3.3 Crore |
| 22 | Romanchakam | ₹2.65 Crore |
| 23 | Hey Balwanth | ₹2.15 Crore |
| 24 | Cult | ₹1.8 Crore |
| 25 | Couple Friendly | ₹1.75 Crore |
| 26 | Mrithyunjay | ₹1.6 Crore |
| 27 | Jetlee | ₹1.5 Crore |
| 28 | Godari Gattupaina | ₹1 Crore |
Note: The rankings and collection figures are based on the data provided.
DNK Hit or Flop: What Is the Box Office Target?
With an estimated budget of ₹22 crore, DNK needs to achieve a worldwide gross collection of approximately ₹22 crore to reach the stated hit target.
Alternatively, the film needs to generate a distributor share of around ₹11 crore to be considered a hit according to the given box office benchmark.
Its final verdict will depend on how well it performs over the coming days and whether it can maintain audience interest beyond the opening weekend.
DNK Worldwide Screen Count
DNK has been released across approximately 1,000 screens worldwide, covering domestic markets and overseas territories.
The reported screen distribution is as follows:
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: 450 screens
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Rest of India: 50 screens
- Overseas Markets: 500 screens
The overseas market accounts for a significant portion of the film’s reported worldwide screen presence.
DNK Shows and Theatre Release
The film has opened with approximately 1,000 shows across 800 theatres in India.
Its theatrical rollout across domestic and international markets has given the film an opportunity to reach audiences in multiple regions.
DNK Day 1 Theatre Occupancy
DNK recorded an opening-day theatre occupancy of approximately 34%.
Occupancy levels indicate the percentage of available seats occupied during screenings. The film’s performance over the weekend will be important in determining whether it can build momentum and improve its overall box office collections.
DNK Box Office Collection: Final Overview
DNK (Donga Naa Koduku), starring Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Sushmita Shetty, has started its theatrical journey with a reported ₹3.35 crore worldwide gross on Day 1. Including paid previews, its cumulative worldwide collection stands at ₹3.50 crore.
With a reported budget of ₹22 crore and pre-release business valued at ₹11 crore, the film needs to maintain a steady theatrical run to reach its target.
Stay tuned for the latest DNK box office collection updates, day-wise worldwide earnings, budget details, and hit-or-flop verdict as more collection reports become available.
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