Raja — Theatrical Centers Run
Raja 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 71 centers (25 June 1999), an extraordinary feat in Telugu cinema. Most impressively, Raja sustained a 175-day theatrical run in 4 centers as late as 8 September 1999, placing it among the all-time greats of Tollywood box office history.
About Raja
Raja is a Family film released on 18 Mar 1999. The film was directed by Muppalaneni Shiva and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features Venkatesh, Soundarya, Abbas, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmanandam in lead roles. A story about a petty thief Raja, and how his life changes when he meets Anjali in a robbery gone wrong. View complete movie details →
Box Office Verdict & Collections
Raja earned a blockbuster verdict at the box office, with a TollyBO rating of 3.5/5. 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 Raja tells a story of exceptional box office stamina. By the 100th day (25 June 1999), it continued in 71 centers — a feat achieved by very few Telugu films — detailed on the 100 days centers page. Remarkably, on the 175th day (8 September 1999), Raja was still running in 4 centers — explore the 175 days centers page for city-level details.
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