Srimanthudu storms into Rs 100 crore club in a week

After the phenomenal success of Baahubali, comes the news of Srimanthudu going great guns. As per a statement released on Friday, the Mahesh Babu-starrer has garnered Rs 101.25 crore in its first week worldwide.

It is a season of Telugu blockbusters. After the phenomenal success of Baahubali, comes the news of Srimanthudu going great guns. As per a statement released on Friday, Mahesh Babu-starrer Srimanthudu has garnered Rs 101.25 crore in its first week worldwide. Eros International had released the Koratala Siva-directed Srimanthudu in over 2,000 screens worldwide.

Mahesh Babu plays Harsh Vardhan, the sole heir of his father's business empire, who returns home to challenge a politician, whose writ runs large in his village, enslaving the villagers. (SrimanthuduTheFilm/Facebook)

"It's a proud moment to associate with Mahesh Babu once again and Mythri Movie Makers for this family entertainer that has taken audiences by storm and reports across regions continue to be extremely encouraging.

"The Telugu industry holds great opportunity for us and we look forward to leverage its attractive film content to strengthen our operations in south," Eros International managing director Sunil Lulla said in a statement.



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Also starring Shruti Haasan, the film follows the life of a young multi-millionaire who adopts a village. The film also stars Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad and Harish Uthaman.