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Prashant Neel-presented horror film 418 was released in theatres on October 23. The film is a horror drama set in a medical college, where residents experience eerie situations in Room No. 418. Despite limited buzz, the horror film has had a strong start at the box office.
Written and directed by Kirtan Nadagouda, the horror film stars Chaithra J Achar, Surya Raj Veerabathini, and Charan Lakkaraju in primary roles. Moreover, the film marks the director’s debut and has been presented by KGF maker Prashant Neel. Meanwhile, Mythri Movie Makers has backed the project.
How Much Did 418 Earn At The Box Office On Opening Day?
The horror film received mixed-to-positive reviews from audiences on its opening day. It recorded a strong opening considering its pre-release buzz. The film earned 2.65 crore net in India, which translates to 3.13 crore gross. It will now need strong word-of-mouth to sustain its box-office run.
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Enters Top 5 Telugu Horror Film Openings Post-COVID
With a net opening of 2.65 crore, 418 has recorded the fifth-biggest opening among Telugu horror films in 2026. Moreover, it earned more than Rakasa, making it the third-highest-grossing horror film of 2026 among the four films listed. With this achievement, the film has also secured the fifth-biggest opening for a Telugu horror film in the post-COVID era.
Top 10 Opening-Day Collections Of Telugu Horror Films Post-COVID
- The RajaSaab (2026) – 53.73 crore
- Virupaksha (2023) – 7.4 crore
- Korean Kanakaraju (2026) – 3.95 crore
- Mangalavaaram (2023) – 2.75 crore
- 418 (2026) – 2.65 crore
- Rakasa (2026) – 2.6 crore
- Maa Oori Polimera 2 (2023) – 2.35 crore
- Kishkindhapuri (2025) – 2.15 crore
- Love Me If You Dare! (2024) – 2 crore
- Shambhala (2025) – 1.65 crore
Other notable openings include Zombie Reddy (2021) at 1.51 crore, Masooda (2022) at 63 lakh, and Pindam (2023) at 40 lakh.
More About 418
The film revolves around a medical college in a remote village, where a building and its infamous Room No. 418 have remained sealed off for 15 years. Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old medical student Vivek Shankar joins the college and is allotted a room (Room No. 417) right next to Room No. 418, a place that has been strictly forbidden and locked away for a decade and a half. Soon, Vivek begins experiencing bizarre and terrifying supernatural phenomena. As he attempts to uncover what lies behind the sealed door, his grip on reality begins to unravel.
Dinesh Divakaran has handled the cinematography, while Venky GG has composed the music. Additionally, presented by Prashant Neel, the horror thriller combines a mysterious setting with psychological elements to deliver a suspenseful theatrical experience.
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