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Okkadu — 175 Days: A Legendary Theatrical Run
A 175-day theatrical run is the ultimate measure of a film's enduring legacy in Telugu cinema — a distinction earned by only a handful of movies in Tollywood history. Okkadu is one of those rare gems, running in 4 centers on its 175th day, reaching this extraordinary milestone on 8 July 2003. The 175-day theatrical presence was maintained across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, Malkajgiri, RC Puram and other key centers, reflecting deep-rooted audience love for the film. Holding 4 centers at 175 days is a box office feat that defines the golden era of Tollywood.
About Okkadu
Okkadu — a Action, Drama, Romance film — hit screens on 15 Jan 2003, helmed by the acclaimed director Gunasekhar. Starring Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rishi the film delivered performances that resonated deeply with Telugu audiences. Ajay, a fiery Kabaddi player from Hyderabad, visits Kurnool for a tournament and rescues Swapna from a faction leader Obul Reddy, who wants to force her into marriage. He secretly hides her in his home and assists her in planning her escape abroad for her higher studies. But, fate has other plans. View full movie details →
Box Office Legacy
Okkadu earned a industry hit verdict and a TollyBO rating of 3.5/5. India net box office: ₹4693170.0 crore, worldwide gross: ₹0.0 crore. Running in 4 centers on day 175 places Okkadu in the elite league of all-time Tollywood blockbusters. Read the full TollyBO review →
The Journey to 175 Days
The 175-day milestone was the culmination of a sustained theatrical journey for Okkadu. The film first crossed the 50-day milestone with 154 centers on 5 March 2003 — view the 50 days centers data. It then achieved the rare 100-day run in 100 centers on 24 April 2003 — explore the 100 days centers breakdown. Each milestone reflects consistent audience enthusiasm and the film's staying power in Indian cinema. View the complete centers overview →