Telugu Pan India Films: Tollywood's Nationwide Sensations

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Gone are the days when Tollywood movies were restricted to a regional audience. Now, Telugu films are gaining traction on a Pan India scale, collecting accolades both nationally and internationally. Tollywood is making its mark felt across various film industries in India. Let's dive into a list of the top-10 Telugu PAN India movies, with a few still awaiting their grand release.

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1 . Devara(September 27 , 2024)

UA|Action,Drama,Thriller

Situated on a hill adjacent to the sea, the group of four villages is known as the Red Sea. Here, Devara (NTR) along with Bhairava (Saif Ali Khan), Rayappa, and Kunjara govern each village. They live by smuggling goods through the sea. However, realizing the harm it causes, Devara decides to stop the smuggling. What happens next? How does Devara confront Bhairava? What becomes of Devara who ventured into the sea? Why does his son Vara (NTR) become fearful? That's the story. The 'Devara' movie was produced with a budget of ₹300 crores.

Following the massive success of 'RRR', Tarak's upcoming Pan India endeavor is 'Devara'. Bollywood's Janhvi Kapoor plays the leading lady, under the direction of Koratala Siva. The film's release is anticipated for next April.

2 . Kalki 2898 A.D(June 27 , 2024)

UA|Action,Science Fiction

In Kurukshetra, Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan), cursed by Krishna, awaits Kalki's arrival. Aware that Kalki will be born to Sumati (Deepika Padukone), he becomes her guardian. At the same time, Bhairava (Prabhas) in Kashi discovers that capturing Sumati could earn him a million units needed to enter a divine complex. Will Bhairava and Ashwatthama be able to protect Sumati? What role does Supreme Yashkin (Kamal Haasan) play? How do the end of Kali Yuga and the battle of Kurukshetra connect? Watch the movie to find out.

Another Pan India spectacle featuring Prabhas is 'Project K', recently retitled 'Kalki 2898 AD'. This film too carries sky-high national expectations. The teaser, released a few days ago, has already left moviegoers in awe.

3 . Salaar(December 22 , 2023)

UA|177 minutes|Thriller,Action

Raja Mannar (Jagapathi Babu) is the ruler of the Khansar Empire, where territories are governed by feudal lords. The lords, coveting the throne of Khansar, conspire and assassinate Raja Mannar by forming their own army. Following his father's wish, Varada Rajamannar (Prithviraj Sukumaran) aspires to become the ruler of Khansar. For this purpose, he seeks the help of his childhood friend Deva (Prabhas). The story revolves around how Deva single-handedly confronts the army of these feudal lords.

Before even hitting the screens, several Tollywood movies are setting nationwide trends. One such film is 'Salar', a collaboration between Prabhas and the 'KGF' director Prashant Neel..

4 . Eega(July 06 , 2012)

UA|134 minutes|Fantasy,Romance

Nani and Bindu love each other, but Sudeep, who also desires Bindu, kills Nani. Reborn as a fly, Nani seeks revenge on Sudeep. What happens next? That's the story.

5 . Baahubali 2: The Conclusion(April 28 , 2017)

UA|171 minutes|Action,Drama,Fantasy

Mahendra Baahubali, the son of Amarendra Baahubali, learns about his heritage from Kattappa. He fights to claim the throne of Mahishmati from Bhallaladeva in a battle.

6 . Baahubali: The Beginning(July 10 , 2015)

UA|158 minutes (Telugu)159 minutes (Tamil)|Action,Drama,History

In the kingdom of Mahishmati, Shivudu, a brave young man, falls in love with a young warrior woman. As he courts her, he learns about his family and his true heritage.

7 . Major(June 03 , 2022)

UA|146 minutes|Thriller,Action,Biography

Sandeep Unnikrishnan (Adivi Sesh) works hard to join the army and eventually rises to train NSG commandos. When terrorists attack the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, it's up to Sandeep's team to neutralize the threat. The film narrates the events that follow this incident.

8 . Dasara(March 30 , 2023)

UA|156 minutes|Action,Adventure,Drama

Dharani, along with his friends, indulges in coal theft and drinking, often getting into fights with others, but forgets everything the next day. One day, Dharani gets into a fight at Silk Bar with Chinni Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko) and forgets about it, but Chinni Nambi takes it seriously. One night, masked assailants kill Dharani's close friend. Who killed Dharani's friend, and how did he seek revenge?

This year's Tollywood Pan India release, Dasara , showcased Nani's stellar acting chops. Director Srikanth Odela's debut venture entered the coveted Rs 100 crore club. Keerthy Suresh's role also received widespread appreciation.

9 . Pushpa: The Rise – Part 01(December 17 , 2021)

UA|179 minutes|Action,Thriller

Pushpa (Allu Arjun) is a red sandalwood coolie. He rises to a position where he advises Konda Reddy's (Ajay Ghosh) brothers in smuggling. How does Pushpa climb to a level where he controls the syndicate? What is the conflict with Mangalam Srinu (Sunil)? That's the story.

Directed by Sukumar and headlined by Allu Arjun, 'Pushpa' carved its niche on the national stage. Allu Arjun's performance captivated even Bollywood fans, boosting his popularity overnight. Fans are eagerly awaiting its sequel, with 'Pushpa 2' currently under swift production.

10 . RRR(March 25 , 2022)

UA|182 minutes|Action,Drama,History

A British officer who came to meet the Nizam king takes a Gond girl to Delhi. Bhim (Jr. NTR), a leader of the Gond tribe, goes to Delhi in search of the girl. Learning this, the British government appoints Ramaraju (Ram Charan) as a special officer to capture him. In the process, Bhim and Ramaraju unknowingly become close friends. However, due to certain events, they end up attacking each other. Did Bhim rescue the Gond girl from British captivity? Why did Ramaraju work for the British?

Under the masterful direction of Rajamouli, 'RRR' garnered global acclaim. Both Tarak and Ram Charan transcended regional boundaries to become Pan India celebrities. Notably, its track 'Natu Natu' clinched an Oscar award for the Best Original Song..

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