I Used To Cry Everyday: Naveen Polishetty Recalls Struggles As Anaganaga Oka Raju Earns Rs 100 Crore

Anaganaga Oka Raju, the 2026 Telugu romantic comedy starring Naveen Polishetty andMeenaakshi Chaudhary, has achieved a major milestone by crossing the Rs 100 crore gross mark at the box office, making

it one of the standout hits of the Sankranti festival season. Directed by Maari and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film was released on January 14, 2026, amid stiff competition from multiple Sankranti releases. Marking the milestone, Naveen Polishetty took to his X to share his happiness. He wrote about his early struggles in the film industry, including details of how his accident left his disheartened.

Naveen Polishetty On Anaganaga Oka Raju Hitting Rs 100 Crore: This Moment Has Taken Many Years To Come

Taking to his X account, Naveen Polishetty spoke about his auditions in Mumbai, were marked his early days in the film industry. He posted "Thinking about all the auditions in Mumbai. Enno saarlu give up cheseyali anipinchindi." He went on to turn emotional and say that he wondered about the plight of the project after he met with an accident during the film's shoot. "Even with this film I used to cry everyday after my accident wondering how I will write and act. Today #AnaganagaOkaRaju has grossed 100 crores worldwide. My heart is filled with gratitude . My eyes with tears. This is a moment that has taken many years to come . Thank you for trusting me and buying a ticket. Thank you for all the love and energy in theatres we are witnessing."

He expressed his gratitude to fans by thanking them for their support. "My heartfelt thanks and congratulations to our producers @SitharaEnts for this blockbuster. Maa lanti vaala ki mee support and encouragement oopiri lantidi. Ee success mana andaridi. Mee prema support ilaage istu vundandi will work the hardest to bring you even more entertaining films." Interestingly, in North America, the film crossed USD 1 million in just a few days.

This movie has become a turning point for the actor, who has achieved a hattrick. Be it Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya, Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty and his latest Anaganaga Oka Raju, Naveen Polishetty's humour, relatability, and grounded roles resonate deeply with audiences — especially among younger audiences and NRI diaspora.