Balayya's Legend mints Rs 17cr in 1st weekend

Nandamuri Balakrishna's "Legend" is doing rocking business at the Andhra Pradesh/Nizam box office.

The film opened to fantastic response on the first day of its release earning ₹6.9 crore share. Although the film's collections dropped on the second day (29 March), it managed to sustain its momentum at the box office.

The Balakrishna starrer remained unaffected due to municipal elections on Sunday (30 March). "Legend" witnessed rise in numbers on the third day (30 March) compared to its second day. The film has minted Rs 13.32 crore share in its first weekend at the AP/Nizam box office, reported Andhraboxoffice website.

The Balakrishna starrer has surpassed the opening weekend collections of Mahesh Babu's "1 Nenokkadaine," which raked in Rs 12.40 crore share at the AP box office.

"Legend" is also doing good business in overseas markets. The film is faring exceptionally well in the United States. The high voltage action entertainer has grossed approximately Rs 2.2 crore ( $370K from reported locations only) in four days including Thursday (27 March) premiers. The film is deemed as Balakrishna's biggest hit in the US.

The film has earned Rs 17.2 crore share at the worldwide box office.

With Monday (31 March) being Ugadi holiday, "Legend" is expected to score well and post a good 4-day total.