The mythological fantasy Naga Bandham has stormed into theatres with a powerful opening and collected ₹13.1 crore in two days. Virat Karnna and Nabha Natesh are the leads and it has been quickly becoming one of the most talked‑about releases of 2026.

The movie’s good start is due to its grand visuals, interesting narrative and the buzz surrounding its mythological elements, industry trackers say. The fantasy element and high-octane drama have resonated with the Tier 1 and Tier 2 audiences in those cities, so that the film is packed and repeat viewing is expected to be a huge part of the film experience.

The film’s day‑one performance set the tone, with moviegoers crowded into theatres despite other films. Day two collections remained steady and this brings the total to ₹13.1 crore, a figure that reflects both the good word‑of‑mouth of Virat Karnna and Nabha Natesh. If the momentum continues the trade analysts think NagaBandham could be one of the biggest hits of the season.

Virat Karnna gets a big win, his performance has been praised for being very intense and his screen presence is the first one. Nabha Natesh, too, is a big star and so is her charisma and emotional depth. That is why the film’s chemistry is one of the main reasons for watching.

Production values of the movie - elaborate sets, VFX sequences and a dramatic background score- are high. The mythological narrative has been combined with modern storytelling techniques to make NagaBandham accessible to younger people while still being very grand.

Naga Bandham got off to a very good start at the box office and it crossed ₹13.1 crore in just two days. The movie will continue to have a good run with good performances and it will take people’s faith to see it. Virat Karnna and Nabha Natesh will see this as a great launchpad to bigger movies, and so will audiences for an unforgettable mythological adventure.