Samantha's U Turn has opened in theatres to a thumping response from the audiences and critics alike. The film is expected to keep the cash registers ringing at the box office. The suspense thriller has performed well at the box office on day one of its release.

Samantha's U Turn is facing stiff competition from Naga Chaitanya's Shailaja Reddy Alludu. According to sources, Samantha's U turn would be the first choice for cine-goers to watch this weekend going by the reception it has received. The film is expected to rake in substantial moolah at the box office by opening weekend. The film is directed by Pawan Kumar and also stars Aadhi and Bhumika in important roles.

Samantha has garnered huge praises from the audiences for her noteworthy performance in the film. The film has managed to collect $10,358 on opening day at the ticket window.

Telugu films gross in USA on 12 Sep (some more to be added): ??#sailajareddyalludu - $107,461 (151 loc) ?#UTurn - $10,358 (60 loc)#Seemaraja Tamil - 5,761 (33 loc)#careofkancherapalem - $4,184
Total - $226,555
— idlebrain jeevi (@idlebrainjeevi) September 13, 2018

. @Samanthaprabhu2 's #UTurn Telugu receives unanimous praise from critics and public alike..

Has taken a better opening in both the Telugu states.. pic.twitter.com/chgC83mTSw
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) September 14, 2018

Speaking about her next film. Samantha has signed a new project with husband Naga Chaitanya which is set to go on floors soon. It marks a special project for Akkineni fans and audiences as this will be the lead pair ChaiSam's first film as a couple post marriage. It is rumoured to be a triangle love story where Samantha is likely to be play the role of a married woman. The filmmakers are yet to make an official announcement about the same.