Superstar Mahesh Babu is eagerly waiting for the release of his next big budget film Maharshi. Vamshi Paidipally is the director and Maharshi released across the globe yesterday. The film received top class response from all the corners and Maharshi witnessed packed houses in 2000 screens of its release. Pooja Hegde and Allari Naresh will be seen essaying other crucial roles in this emotional family entertainer.

Maharshi is the biggest opener of Mahesh Babu till date and the film collected a theatrical share of Rs 24.6 crores across the Telugu states. The film also has been exceptional across USA and rest of overseas circles. Devi Sri Prasad composed the music and Dil Raju, PVP, Ashwini Dutt are the producers. Here are the first day collections of Maharshi:

Nizam: Rs 6.38 Cr

Ceeded: Rs 2.89 Cr

Vizag: Rs 2.88 Cr

East: Rs 3.2 Cr

West: Rs 2.46 Cr

Krishna: Rs 1.39 Cr

Guntur: Rs 4.4 Cr

Nellore: Rs 1 Cr

AP and Telangana: Rs 24.6 Cr