No one has given a chance for Racha to surpass Businessman's first week records as the film had no pre release hype and due to the less known director. However, Racha surprised even hardcore fans of mega family and turned out to be a massive hit this summer. As per early estimates the film collected Rs. 25 crores share only in AP in first week.

All India share will be around Rs. 28 crores and the worldwide first week share will be more than Rs. 30 crore. This is the genuine first week record for any Telugu movie. Racha has beaten Businessman's record by a good margin emerged as the new number one opener for Tollywood. Producers of Racha didn't get into the fake game and have been announcing real figures and in reality Racha is the new record holder.