13 February -2021
Hyderabad

Vaishnav Tej - a new hero is launched from mega family with Uppena film on 12 February. Melodious and chartbuster songs composed by Devi Sri Prasad were released during 2020. These songs have created enormous hype for the film. Mythri Movie Makers had promoted the film aggressively. The central government has recently allowed 100% occupancy in theatres. Uppena has youth-oriented content with a great climax. All these factors helped in garnering a great opening.

Uppena has collected a worldwide share of Rs. 10.42 crores. This is the best opening for any debut hero in Telugu film industry. Here is the area-wise breakup of the film

Nizam - 3.08 cr
Vizag - 1.43 cr
East - 0.98cr
West - 0.81 cr
Krishna - 0.62 cr
Guntur - 0.65 cr
Nellore - 0.35 cr
(Andhra - 4.87) cr
Ceded - 1.35 cr

Nizam + AP Total - 9.3 Cr

Overseas - 34 L
Karnataka - 52 L
TN - 16 L
ROI - 10 L