Irumudi, released on August 21, 2026, is a Telugu action-drama film directed by Shiva Nirvana, starring Ravi Teja opposite Priya Bhavani Shankar, with Sai Kumar, Baby Nakshathra, Ajay Ghosh, and Swasika Vijay in key roles. The film marks Ravi Teja’s first solo-lead outing since 2022’s Dhamaka and his first collaboration with director Shiva Nirvana, and it was released five days ahead of Yash’s much-anticipated Toxic.
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| 1Day 1 (1st Friday) | ₹17.20 Cr |
| 2Day 2 (1st Saturday) | ₹16.10 Cr |
| 3Day 3 (1st Sunday) | ₹18.50 Cr |
| 4Day 4 (1st Monday) | ₹12.10 Cr |
| 5Day 5 (1st Tuesday) | ₹13.40 Cr |
| Total Collection | ₹77.30 Cr |
Irumudi recorded approximately ₹13.40 crore on Day 5, taking its total India collection to around ₹77.30 crore after five days. The film showed a strong recovery on its first Tuesday, improving over Day 4 and maintaining its impressive box office momentum.
With ₹77.30 crore collected in just five days against a reported ₹40 crore budget, Irumudi has already crossed its reported budget by a substantial margin and is firmly in the profit zone.
Budget & Recovery
Irumudi has been made on a reported budget of around ₹40 crore. Its India collection has now reached approximately ₹77.30 crore, meaning the film has collected nearly 1.93 times its reported budget in India net collections.
The strong five-day performance puts Irumudi in a strong position to add significantly more to its total in the coming days.
Plot Overview
Irumudi follows an alcohol-addicted father with a violent past who has settled into a quiet life with his daughter beside a waterfall. When she asks him to undertake the Ayyappa Deeksha pilgrimage with her, he is pulled back onto a path of redemption and spiritual transformation, blending family drama, emotion, and thriller elements around the father-daughter bond.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| RTRavi Teja | Lead |
| PBPriya Bhavani Shankar | Female Lead |
| BNBaby Nakshathra | Ravi Teja’s Daughter |
| SKSai Kumar (Saikumar Pudipeddi) | Supporting Cast |
| AGAjay Ghosh | Supporting Cast |
| SVSwasika Vijay | Supporting Cast |
Ravi Teja as the lead — This is Ravi Teja’s first film with director Shiva Nirvana, and it comes after a run of six consecutive under-performers since his 2023 hit Waltair Veerayya. Early trade reaction has called it a career-best opening for the actor in years.
Cast and Crew Earnings Breakdown
The reported remuneration of the key cast and crew members of the film is as follows:
| Cast & Crew | Reported Earnings |
|---|---|
| Ravi Teja (Lead Actor) | ₹8 crore + profit share |
| Shiva Nirvana (Director) | ₹7 crore |
| Priya Bhavani Shankar (Lead Actress) | ₹1.50 crore |
| Sai Kumar (Supporting Actor) | ₹75 lakh |
| Swasika | ₹30 lakh |
| Baby Nakshathra (Child Artist) | ₹10 lakh |
| Total Reported Remuneration | ₹17.65 crore + Ravi Teja’s profit share |
Note: These figures are reported estimates and may differ from the actual contracts or final remuneration paid to the cast and crew.
Direction & Music
Shiva Nirvana directs Irumudi from his own script, with cinematography by Vishnu Sarma, music by G.V. Prakash Kumar, and editing by Prawin Pudi. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series, the film carries a reported budget of ₹35–40 crore and runs approximately 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Critical & Audience Reception
Irumudi opened to largely positive reviews, with critics highlighting Ravi Teja’s performance and the emotional father-daughter core of the story. The film reported strong occupancy through the day — climbing from around 67% in the morning to nearly 79% by evening — and reportedly crossed the 1-million-ticket mark on release day, among the fastest for the actor. Trade watchers noted the film would need to sustain strong word-of-mouth ahead of the arrival of Yash’s Toxic on August 26, which limits its clean run to roughly five days.
Conclusion
Irumudi has given Ravi Teja his best opening in years, following six consecutive box-office disappointments since Waltair Veerayya. With a reported budget of ₹35–40 crore, early trends put the film comfortably on pace to recover its costs, though its ability to hold through the week — and past the arrival of Toxic — will determine its final verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Irumudi movie budget?
Irumudi has a reported movie budget of ₹35–40 crore, including prints and advertising.
2. What is Irumudi movie story?
The Irumudi movie story follows an alcohol-addicted father with a violent past who is drawn back toward redemption when his daughter asks him to join her on the Ayyappa Deeksha pilgrimage.
3. Who is the director of Irumudi?
Irumudi is directed by Shiva Nirvana.
4. Who stars in Irumudi?
The cast includes Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Baby Nakshathra, Ajay Ghosh, and Swasika Vijay.
5. When was Irumudi released?
Irumudi was released on August 21, 2026.
6. What was Irumudi’s Day 1 box office collection?
Early trade estimates put Irumudi’s Day 1 gross at around ₹17.2 crore in India, driven mainly by the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.