Kantri — Theatrical Centers Run
Kantri is one of the most celebrated Tollywood films for theatrical longevity, achieving a remarkable long-run across major centers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Kantri successfully completed its 50-day theatrical run in 112 centers, with the milestone reached on 11 July 2008. The film went on to complete a 100-day run in 2 centers (30 August 2008), an extraordinary feat in Telugu cinema.
About Kantri
Kantri is a Action film released on 23 May 2008. The film was directed by Meher Ramesh. The film features N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Hansika Motwani, Tanishaa Mukerji, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam in lead roles. 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 complete movie details →
Box Office Verdict & Collections
Kantri earned a average verdict at the box office, with a TollyBO rating of 2.5/5. Strong critical reception and massive word-of-mouth drove audiences to cinemas for weeks, resulting in the long centers run detailed above. Read the complete TollyBO review →
Centers Run Milestone Dates
The day-wise centers data for Kantri tells a story of exceptional box office stamina. On its 50th day (11 July 2008), the film was still showing in 112 centers — see the 50 days centers page for the full city-wise breakdown. By the 100th day (30 August 2008), it continued in 2 centers — a feat achieved by very few Telugu films — detailed on the 100 days centers page.
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