112
Centers
11 July 2008
Kantri — 50 Days Theatrical Run
Completing a 50-day theatrical run is a major box office milestone in Tollywood, and Kantri achieved exactly that. The film ran in 112 centers on its 50th day, marking the milestone on 11 July 2008. The 50-day run covered major centers across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, reflecting strong sustained audience demand. Sustaining 112 centers at the 50-day mark is a clear indicator of exceptional word-of-mouth and repeat viewership.
About Kantri
Kantri — a Action film — was released on 23 May 2008, directed by Meher Ramesh. The film features N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Hansika Motwani, Tanishaa Mukerji, Prakash Raj delivering standout performances that resonated deeply with Telugu audiences. The opening scenes give you an indication of how the movie is going to shape up. NRI Krishna returns to his village with his wife and child to work for the upliftment of the village folk. However, when the family, along with his old father, is on its way home with the money, PR Pothuraju (Prakash Raj) betrays everyone by killing them and running away with the money, leaving his wife and son behind. Pothuraju is the head of a huge empire and is known for his nefarious connections and illegal dealings. He is supported at every step by his friend and partner Seshu (Ashish Vidyarthi). Enters our hero Kantri (Jr. NTR), who flexes his muscles, shakes his leg, and gets into Pothuraju's gang to earn money for his orphanage where he grew up (he is orphaned at a very young age). Kantri falls in love with Varalakshmi (Hansika Motwani), who is such a lucky girl that she wins a foreign trip, house, and household gadgets for her family. However, she initially does not like Kantri. Cast View full movie details →
Verdict & Box Office Performance
TollyBO awarded Kantri a average verdict with a rating of 2.5/5. Running in 112 centers at the 50-day mark confirms that audience interest remained strong well beyond the opening week. Read the full TollyBO review →
Beyond 50 Days — Further Milestones
The 50-day mark was just one chapter in Kantri's exceptional theatrical journey. The film extended its run to complete 100 days in 2 centers (30 August 2008) — view the 100 days centers breakdown. View all centers milestones for Kantri →