Midnight bells rang and the buzz was louder than any soundtrack. By the time the first reels rolled, the trade was already abuzz, and the numbers that followed would soon rewrite Nani’s record books. The film crossed ₹139.17 crore on day one, an unprecedented surge for the actor.
Yet, while the crowd cheered, critics turned the spotlight to the film’s uneven beats. The score and the tender moments between mother and son won hearts, but the middle act left some viewers scratching their heads.
Nani told The Hollywood Reporter India that he’d watched the film pre‑release and sensed the cracks. “I knew before the premiere where the film might stumble and where it would shine,” he said, adding that the interval scene and the child‑hood sequences were the ones that would resonate.
Not coming from a film family, Nani thrives on raw feedback. His crew and close friends never sugarcoat, pointing out flaws even when a film is a blockbuster. This honesty keeps him anchored, even when the box office lights dazzle.
Globally, the film has brought in ₹31.15 crore, taking its worldwide total to ₹170.32 crore. With the popcorn still popping in theatres, the next chapter for Nani is in the works, hinting at a sweet love story that promises to sweeten the encore.