The collection in the third week of Upendra and five heroines - Pooja Gandhi, Saloni, Brinda, Suman Ranganath and Nathanya - starring 'Budhivantha' has earned Rs.7.5 crores says producer A.Mohan speaking to media persons at Solitaire Hotel on Monday evening at a get together party. The producer share in the three weeks has covered Rs.5 crores says the smiling Mohan who had seen the success while shooting for this film. The equally thrilled person was director Ramnath who has got a major breakthrough in his career from this film success.

The Telugu belt areas the collection of 'Budhivantha' is extraordinary. The women folks thronging to the theatres is because of the cleverly handled subject, lovely songs and dialogue of Upendra is kicking element for the fans says producer Mohan.

We have got back the spirit. A success is a spirit for the whole team that has worked so hard. It is like a cyclone in collection says another producer also renowned director SV Rajendra Singh Babu on the box office loot made by Upendra's 'Budhivantha'.

Actress Suman Ranganath who was present at the get together party said this has been a good come back for her in Kannada after 10 years stint in Bollywood. Before going to Hindi cinema she had acted in seven Kannada films and had appeared in Telugu and Tamil films too. I am thrilled with the song Chitranna Chitranna…the favorite color rice is also my long time spicy food said Suman Ranganath thanking Upendra the mainstay of the film 'Budhivantha'.

Actress Pooja Gandhi received applaud from Suman Ranganath and actor Sridhar for her glamorous presence in the film 'Budhivantha' said she has become a fan of Upendra from this film. Actor Sridhar elaborately outlined the reasons for the success of 'Budhivantha'. Senior actor turned Bharatanatyam exponent Sridhar coming back to commercial film was happy to work with super star Upendra. The excellent feel and every shot getting applaud gave the optimistic feeling of success disclosed Sridhar.

This has been a fine moment with two lovely heroines and 'Amrutha Ghalige' hero Sridhar and I am happy for the success said Upendra in his short address.