Vrushakarma Pre-Release Business
Budget, theatrical rights, OTT, satellite & other reported deals
Vrushakarma has a reported budget of ₹165 Cr. Reported worldwide theatrical business is ₹75 Cr. Non-theatrical rights total ₹57 Cr. Total pre-release business is ₹132 Cr.
Vrushakarma Budget
| Component / Territory | Value |
|---|---|
| Cast, director and creative remuneration (estimate) | ₹45 Cr |
| Shooting, sets and production (estimate) | ₹48 Cr |
| VFX and post-production (estimate) | ₹40 Cr |
| Technical crew and equipment (estimate) | ₹17 Cr |
| Publicity and contingency (estimate) | ₹15 Cr |
| Total Reported Budget | ₹165 Cr |
Vrushakarma Area-Wise Theatrical Rights
| Component / Territory | Value |
|---|---|
| Nizam (estimate) | ₹20 Cr |
| Andhra (estimate) | ₹18 Cr |
| Ceded (estimate) | ₹8 Cr |
| Karnataka (estimate) | ₹6 Cr |
| Tamil Nadu (estimate) | ₹3 Cr |
| Kerala + Rest of India (estimate) | ₹4 Cr |
| Overseas (estimate) | ₹16 Cr |
| Worldwide Theatrical Business | ₹75 Cr |
Vrushakarma OTT, Digital & Non-Theatrical Rights
| Rights | Value | Partner |
|---|---|---|
| OTT + satellite (reported combined deal) | ₹48 Cr | Zee Network — reported combined agreement |
| Audio rights (estimate) | ₹9 Cr | Buyer unconfirmed |
| Total Non-Theatrical Business | ₹57 Cr |
BoxOfficeX Note: BoxOfficeX estimates are used for the ₹165 Cr budget, theatrical territory allocations and ₹9 Cr audio rights. The ₹48 Cr Zee digital and satellite rights agreement is media-reported as a combined amount, not split into separate OTT and satellite prices. ₹132 Cr is a mixed reported/estimated rights valuation, not confirmed cash receipts. The ₹33 Cr budget-to-rights gap is not established producer loss.
Vrushakarma Cast and Crew Salaries — BoxOfficeX Estimates
Reported cast, director and technical crew remuneration details.
Actor & Cast Salaries
| Name | Department | Role / Character | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naga Chaitanya | Actor | Lead actor | ₹19 Cr | estimated |
| Meenakshi Chaudhary | Actress | Lead actress | ₹1.5 Cr | estimated |
| Sparsh Srivastava | Actor | Antagonist | ₹80 Lakh | estimated |
Director & Technical Crew Salaries
| Name | Department | Role / Character | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sukumar | Writer | Story / creative contribution | ₹10 Cr | estimated |
| Karthik Dandu | Director | Director | ₹6 Cr | estimated |
| B. Ajaneesh Loknath | Music | Music director | ₹4 Cr | estimated |
BoxOfficeX Note: All individual remuneration figures are BoxOfficeX estimates, not confirmed contracts. The ₹41.30 Cr listed total is included within the ₹45 Cr cast and creative allocation of the ₹165 Cr budget and must not be added again. Sukumar's story remuneration is separate from any producer investment or profit participation. Potential profit shares are excluded.
Disclaimer: Salary, profit-share and rights figures shown above are based on publicly reported information and industry estimates where applicable. Actual remuneration and contractual terms may differ and may not be officially disclosed.
Vrushakarma, starring Naga Chaitanya, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4, 2026. Directed by Karthik Dandu, the Telugu supernatural action-adventure thriller features Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sparsh Srivastava, Jayaram and Zarina Wahab in key roles. The film has attracted attention for Naga Chaitanya's physical transformation, mythological elements, visual effects and association with filmmaker Sukumar. Based on the financial inputs used in this BoxOfficeX analysis, Vrushakarma carries an estimated production budget of ₹165 crore. Its worldwide theatrical rights are valued at ₹75 crore, while digital and satellite rights have reportedly been acquired by Zee for ₹48 crore. With another ₹9 crore assigned to audio rights, the combined pre-release business valuation stands at ₹132 crore. Here is the full breakdown of its budget, area-wise theatrical business, OTT and satellite rights, cast salaries and theatrical recovery.
Vrushakarma Movie Details
Vrushakarma is scheduled for December 4, 2026, as a Telugu supernatural action-adventure thriller with pan-India positioning. Naga Chaitanya leads the cast alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sparsh Srivastava, Jayaram and Zarina Wahab. Karthik Dandu directs, Sukumar has a story association, and the production is associated with B. V. S. N. Prasad, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Sukumar Writings. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composes the music, Navin Nooli is credited as editor, and Sri Nagendra Tangala handles production design. Cinematography credits circulating for Neil D'Cunha and Ragul D Herian require confirmation.
Vrushakarma Budget and Pre-Release Business
Vrushakarma Area-Wise Theatrical Rights
The Telugu states are expected to be central to Vrushakarma's theatrical business. BoxOfficeX assigns ₹20 crore to Nizam, ₹18 crore to Andhra and ₹8 crore to Ceded, giving the Telugu territories a combined valuation of ₹46 crore. Outside the Telugu states, Karnataka is valued at ₹6 crore, Tamil Nadu at ₹3 crore, Kerala and the rest of India at ₹4 crore, and overseas territories at ₹16 crore. Together, the estimated worldwide theatrical rights total ₹75 crore. These territory allocations are editorial valuations rather than confirmed distributor agreements.
Vrushakarma OTT and Satellite Rights — Zee Deal
The film's digital and satellite rights have reportedly been acquired by Zee for a combined ₹48 crore. The association could position the film for streaming on ZEE5 and television distribution through Zee's network. However, the reported amount is a combined rights value; BoxOfficeX is not assigning separate OTT and satellite prices without a supported breakdown. Audio rights are provisionally valued at ₹9 crore, bringing the total non-theatrical business to ₹57 crore.
Vrushakarma Cast and Crew Salaries
Vrushakarma Theatrical Breakeven
The estimated worldwide theatrical rights value is ₹75 crore. A distributor generally recovers investment from its share of theatrical collections, not the full ticket gross. For a simplified illustration, if distributors receive an average 50% share of worldwide gross, recovering ₹75 crore would correspond to approximately ₹150 crore worldwide gross. This is an illustrative recovery scenario, not a confirmed theatrical breakeven or hit classification. Actual distributor shares, fees and expenses vary by territory.
Vrushakarma Opening Day and Weekend Outlook
Vrushakarma will look to capitalize on Naga Chaitanya's audience following Thandel, while its supernatural concept and visual effects may attract action-thriller viewers. The December 4 release date places the film in a competitive theatrical window. Its opening performance will depend on advance ticket bookings, final screen allocation, promotional response and audience reception. No opening-day or weekend collection is treated as confirmed before release.
BoxOfficeX Final Analysis
Vrushakarma combines Naga Chaitanya's star appeal with Karthik Dandu's supernatural storytelling and Sukumar's creative association. BoxOfficeX places the film's estimated production budget at ₹165 crore, worldwide theatrical rights at ₹75 crore and non-theatrical business at ₹57 crore, including the reported ₹48 crore Zee digital and satellite deal. This produces a combined pre-release business valuation of ₹132 crore. The ₹33 crore difference between estimated budget and rights valuation does not establish a producer loss. The actual financial outcome will depend on completed licensing agreements, financing arrangements, distribution terms and theatrical performance.
Data Sources & Methodology
Collections: India gross and overseas gross refer to reported theatrical grosses. Worldwide gross is their combined total where both values are available. Figures may change as reports are updated.
Budget and rights: Budgets, theatrical rights, OTT and other non-theatrical rights, and cast or crew remuneration are reported or estimated amounts unless explicitly identified as confirmed. These categories should not be added together as film profit.
Data limitations: Unavailable values are not assumed to be zero. Reports from different territories or sources may use different accounting and update schedules.