Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS): Actor Jr. NTR starrer Telugu action-drama "Janatha Garage", which released on Thursday worldwide, has raked in an estimated Rs. 21 crore from Andhra and Telangana on the first day of its release.

"The film has registered an estimated share of Rs. 21 crore from opening day in the two Telugu states. Despite rains in Hyderabad and a few other regions, audiences went in hordes to watch the NTR-starrer on screen," trade analyst Trinath told IANS.

Said to be made on a budget of Rs. 50 crore, the film has been directed by Koratala Siva.

According to Trinath, the film is headed for a very strong weekend.

"The film is expected to gross over Rs. 50 crore in the opening weekend. Since it released on a Thursday, it has very good chances of shining through the weekend at the box-office," he said.

Also starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, Nithya Menen and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.