The Telugu romantic film Little Hearts has become a surprise hit at the box office, outperforming expectations and generating significant buzz. Directed by newcomer Sai Marthand, the film tells a heartwarming story of young love, resonating with audiences across demographics. With a modest budget of ₹2.45 crore, Little Hearts has already grossed ₹20 crore worldwide in just five days, with ₹15 crore coming from the domestic market and ₹5 crore from international territories.
The film's exceptional performance can be attributed to its positive word-of-mouth, strong weekday collections, and healthy occupancies in theaters. Little Hearts has consistently outperformed its opening day collections, with a notable 77% increase on its second day. The film's success has been remarkable not only in its home turf of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but also in other regions, including Karnataka and overseas markets. With a predicted total gross of over ₹35 crore in its full run, Little Hearts is undoubtedly one of the unexpected blockbusters of Tollywood.
Little Hearts boasts a talented cast, including Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram in the lead roles, supported by Rajiv Kanakala, SS Kanchi, and Anitha Chowdary. The film's music, composed by Sinjith Yerramilli, has also received appreciation from audiences. Aditya Haasan's production house funded the film, which was initially planned for a direct OTT release before its theatrical rights were acquired for ₹2.5 crore.
As the film continues its successful run, audiences and trade experts alike are eagerly awaiting its future collections, anticipating further growth despite the arrival of new releases like Mirai and Kishkindhapuri.