Mahesh Babu's 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' makes over Rs 100 crore in pre-release business: report

Superstar Mahesh Babu will be reporting back to cinemas today with 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata'. According to a report, the Parasuram directorial has realised Rs. 120 crores approx. for its theatrical rights globally. Of this Rs. 96.50 crores is from the Telugu states while another Rs. 11.05 crores from the rest of India, totalling Rs. 107.75 crores all India, except overseas.The overseas rights of film have been sold at a whopping price of Rs 11 crores.
The theatrical pre-release business of Mahesh Babu-starrer 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' is as follows:
Nizam - Rs. 36 crores
Ceeded - Rs. 13 crores
Uttar Andhra - Rs. 12.50 crores
Guntur - Rs. 9 crores
East - Rs. 8.50 crores
West - Rs. 7 crores
Krishna - Rs. 7.5 crores
Nellore - Rs. 4 crores
AP/TS - Rs. 96.50 crores
Karnataka - Rs. 8.50 crores
North India - Rs. 3 crores
India - Rs. 107.75 crores
Overseas - Rs. 11 crores
Worldwide - Rs. 120 crores
Considering the popularity of Mahesh Babu, the film is expected to take a significant opening across many parts of the country. The film, meanwhile, is set to totally dominate the screens in Telugu states. The movie is also set to benefit from the revised ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Written and directed by Parasuram Petla, the film also stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead. The technical crew includes S Thaman as the music composer, R Madhie as the Director of Photography and Marthand K Venkatesh as the editor.