Editorial ListTollywood seems to be riding a new wave lately. Movies rooted in rural settings are striking gold at the box office. These films, showcasing village life, attire, dialects, and traditions, are resonating big-time with audiences. Here's a look at the top-10 Tollywood films that aced the village backdrop.
Set in the fictitious village of Rangasthalam, this film captured the essence of rural life, from riversides to huts. Directed by Sukumar, it turned out to be a box office sensation, largely due to Ramcharan's standout performance.
Set in the fictitious village of Rangasthalam, this film captured the essence of rural life, from riversides to huts. Directed by Sukumar, it turned out to be a box office sensation, largely due to Ramcharan's standout performance.
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A brainchild of Sukumar's protégé Srikanth Odela, 'Dasara' revolved around 'Veerlapalli' village nestled in the Singareni coal mines. The film vividly depicted local customs, and with Nani delivering dialogues in the Telangana dialect, it raked in over Rs.100 crores.
A brainchild of Sukumar's protégé Srikanth Odela, 'Dasara' revolved around 'Veerlapalli' village nestled in the Singareni coal mines. The film vividly depicted local customs, and with Nani delivering dialogues in the Telangana dialect, it raked in over Rs.100 crores.
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A surprise hit titled 'Balagam', this village-centric story shed light on common family disputes found in rural areas. Directed by Venu Yeldandi and produced by Dil Raju, the film generated massive buzz, even prompting special screenings in villages. Fans thronged theaters in wagons, buses, and tractors!
A surprise hit titled 'Balagam', this village-centric story shed light on common family disputes found in rural areas. Directed by Venu Yeldandi and produced by Dil Raju, the film generated massive buzz, even prompting special screenings in villages. Fans thronged theaters in wagons, buses, and tractors!
Another gem from director Sukumar, 'Pushpa' is set against the backdrop of the Seshachalam forest. The film, showcasing the culture of Rayalaseema, won both critical and box office acclaim. Allu Arjun's portrayal of Pushpa Raj was the talk of the whole of India when the movie was released.
Another gem from director Sukumar, 'Pushpa' is set against the backdrop of the Seshachalam forest. The film, showcasing the culture of Rayalaseema, won both critical and box office acclaim. Allu Arjun's portrayal of Pushpa Raj was the talk of the whole of India when the movie was released.
A throwback to the 1990s village life, this film delves deep into the superstitions and traditions of Rudravanam. Director Karthik Dandu ensured the film was steeped in rural authenticity.
A throwback to the 1990s village life, this film delves deep into the superstitions and traditions of Rudravanam. Director Karthik Dandu ensured the film was steeped in rural authenticity.
