154
Centers
5 March 2003
Okkadu — 50 Days Theatrical Run
Completing a 50-day theatrical run is a major box office milestone in Tollywood, and Okkadu achieved exactly that. The film ran in 154 centers on its 50th day, marking the milestone on 5 March 2003. This remarkable 50-day run was spread across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, Malkajgiri, RC Puram and several other major centers, reflecting the film's broad audience appeal across the Telugu states. Sustaining 154 centers at the 50-day mark is a clear indicator of exceptional word-of-mouth and repeat viewership.
About Okkadu
Okkadu — a Action, Drama, Romance film — was released on 15 Jan 2003, directed by Gunasekhar. The film features Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rishi delivering standout 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 →
Verdict & Box Office Performance
TollyBO awarded Okkadu a industry hit verdict with a rating of 3.5/5. The film grossed ₹4693170.0 crore at the India net box office and ₹0.0 crore worldwide. Running in 154 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 Okkadu's exceptional theatrical journey. The film extended its run to complete 100 days in 100 centers (24 April 2003) — view the 100 days centers breakdown. Even more remarkably, it achieved a 175-day run in 4 centers (8 July 2003) — explore the 175 days centers details. View all centers milestones for Okkadu →