No big stars, Rs 2.5 crore budget: How Premada Oorali's director almost sold his mother’s mangalsutra before beating Yash’s Toxic to become the most profitable Kannada movie
Kannada film Premada Oorali emerged as a box-office success after a modest opening and positive word of mouth. Directed by Manoj Kumar, the film showcases family relationships and was made on a budget of Rs 2.5 crore. The film's initial collections grew significantly over time, fetching nearly Rs 40 crore.
Read on to know more about the film's journey.
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 2:01 am IST
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