'Dammu' makes Rs 40 crore before release

Boyapati Srinu's 'Dammu is putting up quite a good show even before hitting the theatres. Sources say the NTR-starrer has raked in about Rs 40 crore even while its release is slated for summer.
The distribution rights of this Alexander Vallabha's production are sold out for Rs 3.45 crore in Uttarandhra, Rs 7.2 crore in Genuture, Nellore and Krishna, Rs 11 crore in Nizam and Karnataka, Rs 2.10 crore in West Godavari and for Rs 2 crore in East Godavari.
The audio rights are bought by Vel Records for a handsome price, while the overseas and satellite rights are too traded for a staggering amount.