Telugu Film · 2023 · Box Office Collection

Waltair Veerayya

All-Time Blockbuster
Director Bobby Kolli  ·  Cast Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan  ·  Released Jan 13, 2023
Worldwide
₹142 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹142 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹26 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹100 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster

Waltair Veerayya is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹142 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹100 Cr, representing a 142% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.

Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget

Waltair Veerayya was reportedly made on a budget of ₹100 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹142 Cr India nett — a 1.4x multiple on production cost and a 142% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹142 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-25.56 Cr.

Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Waltair Veerayya at roughly ₹150 Cr India nett. The film fell short of this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.

₹0 Break-even ~₹150 Cr ₹142 Cr collected
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Source: Box Office India (canonical India nett) · Sacnilk (day-wise tracking) · Pinkvilla (cross-reference). All figures are estimates based on publicly available trade data. India nett represents collections after GST extraction. Last updated 2026-04-16. © 2026 Boxoffy.com

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