Rakasa is witnessing a strong and unified response at the box office, steadily emerging as a solid crowd-puller across centres. What stands out is the overwhelming support from family audiences, who are turning up in large numbers and driving the film’s theatrical momentum. With its clean humour and wholesome entertainment, the film has naturally positioned itself as a go-to choice for families this season.
Celebrating the positive reception and growing momentum, the team hosted a grand success meet in the presence of the cast, crew, media, and chief guest Anil Ravipudi.
Editor Anwar Ali expressed gratitude for being part of the project and thanked the producers for the opportunity. Cinematographer Raju acknowledged the team’s support and credited the director and audience for the film’s success. Fight master Vijay thanked the audience and media for their encouragement, requesting continued support for such clean entertainers. VFX supervisor Murali also appreciated the collaboration with the team and technicians.
Distributor Subba Reddy shared his happiness about the film’s performance, noting that distributors are confident of achieving break-even soon and expecting a strong theatrical run. Music director Anudeep said the response from families reminded him of festive-season crowds, adding that the team’s year-long effort was now paying off.
Director Manasa Sharma expressed her joy over the reception, calling the film very special as her debut. She thanked the audience for embracing the film, appreciated the team’s support, and mentioned that keeping Vennela Kishore’s character a surprise worked well. She also acknowledged the contributions of the editor, music director, art department, VFX team, and media support.
Actor Getup Srinu thanked audiences across regions, including Kannada and overseas viewers, for embracing the film. He highlighted the energetic response to the comedy tracks and appreciated the team, especially Vennela Kishore. Vennela Kishore, in turn, thanked the makers for the role and shared his happiness about the film’s success and the care shown by the team during filming.
Actress Nayan Sarika expressed gratitude to the audience and media, noting the strong response from children and families and celebrating the film as another success in her career. Producer Niharika Konidela thanked audiences for embracing the film and credited Vennela Kishore’s comedy as one of its strongest pillars. She also appreciated the technicians, distributors, and guest Anil Ravipudi for supporting the film.
Lead actor Sangeeth Shobhan thanked the audience for the unexpected family turnout, especially women and kids, and said the event was held to express genuine gratitude. He also mentioned that keeping Vennela Kishore’s role under wraps worked as a pleasant surprise.
Addressing the gathering, Anil Ravipudi congratulated the team and praised the film for attracting family audiences despite the tough summer period. He appreciated producer Niharika Konidela’s passion and highlighted that the success of a film directed and produced by women reflects a triumph of women power. He urged audiences, especially families, to watch the film in theatres.
A key factor driving Rakasa’s performance is its strong connect with family audiences, making it an easy and enjoyable theatrical choice across demographics. The humour is landing effectively, with the Sangeeth–Getup Srinu track generating consistent laughter across theatres. Vennela Kishore’s timing and screen presence further elevate several moments, adding to the film’s repeat value. Kids are engaging with the fantasy elements, while families are enjoying the humour and tone, making the film appealing across age groups.
This acceptance is translating at the box office. After opening to ₹5.6 crore worldwide on Day 1, including premieres, the film jumped to ₹10.30 crore worldwide by Day 2. The overseas market has also responded well, contributing over $257K. Additionally, the film recorded strong traction on ticketing platforms, with more than 60.03K tickets booked on BookMyShow in the last 24 hours and a user rating of 8.7, reflecting growing popularity.
Produced by Niharika Konidela and Umesh Kumar Bansal under Pink Elephant Pictures in association with Zee Studios, Rakasa marks the feature directorial debut of Manasa Sharma. With strong momentum, consistent audience turnout, and overwhelming support from families, the film is emerging as a blockbuster entertainer across centres.
