Kiran Abbavaram’s romantic drama, Chennai Love Story, has now finished five full days at the box office and the numbers are looking steady. After a good opening weekend, the real question was whether the film could hold on once the weekdays started. The good news is that it did not fall flat. Early reports say Chennai Love Story has collected around Rs 22.50 crore net in India in just five days, while the gross numbers have gone past Rs 23 crore. Overseas, the film is still adding decent numbers, and the worldwide total has already crossed Rs 32 crore. Theatres are still getting crowds, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the film is showing that it has some staying power beyond the first weekend.
Chennai Love Story Movie Overview
| Movie name | Chennai Love Story |
| Release Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Casting | Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya, Trigun, Siri Hanumanthu, Mahender, Naresh and more |
| Writer | Sai Rajesh |
| Director | Ravi Namburii |
| Producer | Srinivasa Kumar (SKN), Sai Rajesh and Dheeraj Mogilineni |
| Genre | Romantic Drama |
| Language | Telugu |
| Platform | Theatrical Release |
Ravi Namburii has made a romantic drama that puts Kiran Abbavaram right in the middle of a simple love story, and the youth audience is connecting with it. The film follows an aspiring filmmaker named Steven Shankar who meets a young woman named Niveditha in Chennai. She is emotionally broken after a painful incident, and their unexpected friendship slowly turns into something deeper. Sri Gouri Priya plays the female lead, and Mani Sharma’s music has already become a favourite with the audience. Since the film was released without shifting its date even when bigger films were around, the makers’ confidence is now paying off. Looking at the collections, that confidence is turning into real ticket sales even on Day 5.
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Chennai Love Story Movie Day 5 Box Office Collection
| Day | Box Office Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 4.95 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Around Rs 5.50 crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs 6.25 crore |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs 3.00 crore |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs 2.80 crore |
| Total India Net (2 Days) | Rs 22.50 crore |
| Total Indian Collection (Gross) | Rs 23.06 crore |
| Total Worldwide | Rs 32.75 crore |
The first four days were already solid, with the film collecting about Rs 19.70 crore net in India. On Day 5, which was the first Tuesday, many expected the numbers to drop further after the Monday dip. And yes, the drop did happen — but it was not a crash. The film collected roughly Rs 2.80 crore net across India on Tuesday. That is only a small drop from Monday, which shows that people are still buying tickets even now that the weekend buzz has cooled down. The film screened in over 1,800 shows nationwide on Day 5, and the occupancy in the Telugu states stayed decent through the evening and night shows.
Outside India, the film is continuing to pull in steady numbers. The USA and Gulf markets have been consistent since Day 1, and by the end of Day 5, the overseas gross collection has added a good chunk to the total. Combining India and overseas, the worldwide gross has now crossed Rs 32 crore. Back home, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are still the biggest markets by far. Youngsters are still walking into theatres, and in many places, the word of mouth is keeping the film alive. For Kiran Abbavaram’s fans, this is turning out to be his best-performing film after KA, and they are making sure this romantic drama gets the love it deserves.
As for what people are saying — the word of mouth remains positive. Viewers are praising the chemistry between Kiran and Gouri Priya, the emotional moments, and the way Ravi Namburii has captured Chennai on screen. Social media is filled with posts calling it a feel-good film that stays with you. When the audience keeps talking good things about a film even on Day 5, it usually means the movie will stay steady through the weekdays and maybe pick up again on the second weekend.
Final Word
This post has covered the Day 5 box office performance of Chennai Love Story. With around Rs 22.50 crore net in just five days and a gross figure above Rs 23 crore, plus a worldwide total that has already crossed Rs 32 crore, the film is clearly on its way to becoming one of Kiran Abbavaram’s biggest hits. The film only needs about Rs 4 crore more to beat KA and become his highest-grossing film ever. If it holds steady through the rest of the weekdays, that target looks very much within reach. For now, Chennai Love Story is doing exactly what a mid-budget romantic film needs to do — keeping the audience engaged and the cash registers ringing.
Kiran Abbavaram’s Chennai Love Story earns around Rs 2.80 crore net on Day 5, pushing the five-day India total past Rs 22 crore. Check full Day 5 box office collection, India numbers, cast and more.
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FAQs
1. When was Chennai Love Story released?
Answer: The Chennai Love Story movie came out on 24 July 2026 in Telugu.
2. Who directed Chennai Love Story?
Answer: Ravi Namburii directed Chennai Love Story.
3. Who are the lead actors?
Answer: The main cast includes Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya, Trigun, Siri Hanumanthu, Mahender and Naresh.
4. What is the Day 3 box office collection?
Answer: The Day 3 India net collection is roughly Rs 6.25 crore, taking the three-day total to about Rs 16.70 crore.
5. Has Chennai Love Story crossed Rs 30 crore worldwide?
Answer: Yes, the film crossed Rs 32 crore worldwide within the first five days itself.
