Director Srikanth Addala
· Cast Mahesh Babu, Venkatesh, Anjali
· Released Jan 11, 2013
Worldwide
₹55 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹55 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹7 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹65 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAverage
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu ended with an Average verdict — the film broadly recovered costs but generated limited profit for producers. With ₹55 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹65 Cr, representing a 85% return on production cost, it performed within the band where theatrical revenue roughly equals total investment. An Average verdict in Indian cinema often reflects a film with audience appreciation but limited mass reach — or a film that opened well and declined quickly.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu was reportedly made on a budget of ₹65 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹55 Cr India nett — a 0.8x multiple on production cost and a 85% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹55 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-9.9 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu at roughly ₹98 Cr India nett. The film fell short of this threshold, resulting in the Average verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹98 Cr₹55 Cr collected
The 2013 Box OfficeYear in Context
Dhoom 3 crossed ₹260 Cr — a number that felt impossible for Hindi cinema. Chennai Express was mass commercial cinema at its absolute loudest and most profitable. Aashiqui 2 on ₹14 Cr to ₹78 Cr was a phenomenon carried entirely on music. Grand Masti on ₹15 Cr to ₹92 Cr revealed the massive untapped appetite for adult comedy. Seven films crossed ₹100 Cr for the first time — the ₹100 Cr mark was no longer exceptional, it was the new entry ticket.
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu is classified as a Average by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹55 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹65 Cr. The film broadly recovered its costs.
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu collected ₹55 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹55 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu released in 2013 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu was directed by Srikanth Addala. The 2013 Telugu film earned a Average verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹55 Cr India nett.
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu collected ₹55 Cr India nett in 2013, earning a Average verdict. Dhoom 3 crossed ₹260 Cr — a number that felt impossible for Hindi cinema. Chennai Express was mass commercial cinema at its absolute loudest and most profitable. Aashiqui 2 on ₹14 Cr to ₹78 Cr was a p...