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Hi Nanna, the Telugu romantic drama starring Nani and Mrunal Thakur, has become the highest-grossing Telugu film in the USA this year. The film, directed by debutant Shouryuv, has collected over $10 million in its first week of release, surpassing the previous record held by Balagam¹.
The film, which released on December 7, 2023, has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film tells the story of Viraj, a single father who narrates the story of his missing wife to his daughter Mahi, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. The film also features Kiara Khanna as Mahi, Priyadarshi Pulikonda as Viraj's friend, Angad Bedi as Mrunal Thakur's fiancé, and Shruti Haasan in a cameo appearance².
The film's success in the USA is attributed to Nani's popularity among the Telugu diaspora, as well as the film's universal appeal and emotional quotient. The film's music, composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, has also been praised for its melodious and soulful songs. The film's teaser, which was released on October 15, 2023, had garnered over 50 million views on YouTube³.
Hi Nanna is produced by Vyra Entertainments, which is also planning to release the film in other languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. The film is also expected to do well in the domestic market, where it is facing competition from other big releases such as Guntur Kaaram and Trust the Journey of Love⁴.
Sources: [IMDb](^1^), [Wikipedia](^2^), [Hindustan Times](^3^), [Times of India](^4^).
