Majnu — Theatrical Centers Run
Majnu is one of the most celebrated Tollywood films for theatrical longevity, achieving a remarkable long-run across major centers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film went on to complete a 100-day run in 1 centers (23 April 1987), an extraordinary feat in Telugu cinema.
About Majnu
Majnu is a Drama, Romance film released on 14 Jan 1987. The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film features Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rajani, Moon Moon Sen, Gummadi, Kaikala Satyanarayana in lead roles. Rajesh (Nagarjuna) is a racy youngster who falls in love with Alekhya (Rajani). Things go well when Rajesh and Alekhya plan to get married and it is when a root of suspicion lands in Rajesh’s mind through a friend. The suspicion is something about the character of Alekhya and when Rajesh enquires about it, the latter gets furious. She questions Rajesh asking how can he suspect her by believing a friend’s word and also comes to a conclusion that his love is not worth of accepting. The impulsive natured Rajesh also finds her questioning arrogant and the couple breaks up. But the real trouble starts for Rajesh after Alekhya leaves him and he starts feeling sorry for his impulsive nature. Alekhya marries another guy (Sudhakar) shown by her parents and Rajesh is distraught. The rest of the story is about what would happen to Rajesh and whether Alekhya forgives him or not. View complete movie details →
Box Office Verdict & Collections
Majnu earned a hit verdict at the box office, with a TollyBO rating of 3.0/5. 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 Majnu tells a story of exceptional box office stamina. By the 100th day (23 April 1987), it continued in 1 centers — a feat achieved by very few Telugu films — detailed on the 100 days centers page.
Quick Links