
There's just a week left until the release of Tarak's latest film 'Devara', and it’s the talk of the town. Matching the buzz, the movie team is also intensively promoting it, creating substantial hype. Reports suggest that 'Devara' has achieved record-breaking pre-release business, marking unprecedented theatrical business in NTR's career. How much is 'Devara's pre-release business? What is the break-even target? What are the top-10 Telugu films that have done the highest pre-release business so far? Let’s find out about this special feature.



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How much is Devara's pre-release business?



Directed by Koratala Siva and starring NTR, 'Devara' reportedly saw massive pre-release business. The theatrical rights alone are said to have been sold for Rs. 185 crores. In the two Telugu states, the rights went for Rs. 115 crores. It's reported that 'Devara' fetched Rs. 45 crores in the Nizam area alone. In Ceded, the business is said to be around Rs. 22 crores. Karnataka witnessed a business of Rs. 15 crores, Tamil Nadu Rs. 6 crores, and Kerala Rs. 50 lakhs. In the US, it’s Rs. 26 crores and in the Hindi belt, Rs. 15 crores, totaling Rs. 185 crores in all areas combined. To break even, 'Devara' needs to recover Rs. 200 crores.







Star Directors as Chief Guests!



Grand arrangements are being made for the pre-release event of 'Devara', scheduled for the 22nd of this month in Hyderabad. According to the latest buzz, three star directors are expected to attend the event. Directors Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, and Trivikram are said to be participating. There’s also a chance that superstar Mahesh Babu will attend. However, clarity on this is awaited. Amidst criticisms that the team focused more on promotions in the north, inviting these star directors and Mahesh as a guest seems to be a strategy to counteract these criticisms.







Top Movies in Pre-release Business



Previously, only Bollywood and Hollywood films were thought capable of huge pre-release business, but director Rajamouli changed that perception entirely for Tollywood. Telugu films have now demonstrated their capability by conducting pre-release business north of Rs. 350 crores. Let’s look at the top-10 Telugu films with the highest pre-release business:







RRR 



Directed by SS Rajamouli and starring NTR and Ram Charan, this movie topped the charts with the highest pre-release business among Telugu films. Including digital, satellite, and theatrical rights, RRR conducted business worth approximately Rs. 480 crores, with Rs. 191 crores coming from just the two Telugu states.







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Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring Prabhas, Amitabh, and Kamal Haasan, 'Kalki 2898 AD' set new records, garnering a pre-release business of Rs. 385 crores. It did business of Rs. 180 crores in the Telugu states, Rs. 70 crores overseas, and Rs. 85 crores in the Hindi market. It grossed over Rs. 1200 crores worldwide.







Baahubali 2



Another Rajamouli direction, starring Prabhas, Anushka, and Rana, this sequel to Baahubali raked in massive collections. Its pre-release business was reported at Rs. 350 crores, with over Rs. 190 crores from the Telugu states alone.







Salaar&nbsp;



Following the success of KGF, director Prashanth Neel and star Prabhas brought 'Salaar' to the screen. This film achieved global pre-release business of Rs. 345 crores, with Rs. 120 crores from the Telugu states.







Saaho&nbsp;



Post-Baahubali, Prabhas starred in 'Saaho', directed by Sujeeth, which made waves with its pre-release business of Rs. 280 crores. It notably made Rs. 120 crores in North India alone.







Adipurush&nbsp;



Directed by Om Raut and featuring Prabhas, this mythological film based on the Ramayana, with Kriti Sanon as Sita, drew significant expectations and did pre-release business over Rs. 240 crores.







Radhe Shyam



Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and starring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, 'Radhe Shyam' showcased Prabhas in a completely different look and managed a worldwide pre-release business of Rs. 202.80 crores, with Rs. 107 crores from the Telugu states alone.







Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy&nbsp;



Starring Chiranjeevi, this film achieved pre-release business of Rs. 187.25 crores, marking it as the highest in Chiranjeevi’s career. Notably, it broke even just in the Telugu states.







Devara



This Koratala Siva and Junior NTR collaboration did pre-release business of Rs. 185 crores, securing its place in the top-9. This is noted as the highest in NTR's solo career.







Pushpa



Directed by creative director Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, 'Pushpa: The Rise' impressed with its collection storm. It did business of Rs. 160 crores, combining theatrical rights in five languages, satellite, dubbing, and digital rights, demonstrating Allu Arjun's box office stamina.






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In Tollywood, dozens of films are released every year. While some fail at the box office, others create a revenue tsunami. Although annual top-grossing films are well-documented, many might not know which film topped each month. Here, Yousay presents this special report, revealing which films led the box office collections month by month from January to December.



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January



This year, for Sankranti, the film 'Hanu Man' grossed Rs. 350 crores, making it the top-grossing Telugu film of January. Directed by Prasanth Varma, the film stars young actor Teja Sajja.







February



In February, 'Bheemla Nayak' topped the collections among the releases, grossing Rs. 193 crores in 2022. Directed by Sagar K. Chandra, the film starred Pawan Kalyan, Rana, Nithya Menon, and Samyuktha Menon.







March



Directed by the cinematic giant Rajamouli, 'RRR' dominated March, collecting Rs. 1300 crores at the box office in 2022. The film featured Ram Charan and Jr. NTR as lead.







April



Released in April 2017, 'Baahubali 2' amassed a staggering Rs. 1810 crores, unequivocally placing it at the top in April. It stands as the second highest-grossing Indian film in terms of collections, featuring Prabhas, Rana, Anushka, Sathyaraj, and Ramya Krishnan.







May



Mahesh Babu's 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata,' directed by Parasuram and released in 2022, grossed over Rs. 180 crores, securing the top spot in May. Keerthy Suresh starred as the heroine.







June



June saw the release of 'Kalki 2898 AD,' which grossed over Rs. 1200 crores, soaring to great heights that month. The film starred Prabhas with Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani playing key roles.







July



'Baahubali,' directed by Rajamouli and starring Prabhas, was the top grosser of July 2015, collecting Rs. 650 crores. This film marked Rajamouli's talent reaching a pan-India audience.







August



'Saaho,' directed by Sujeeth and starring Prabhas, topped August 2019 by grossing Rs. 445 crores. Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor played the female lead.







September



Last September's release, 'Devara: Part 1,' topped that month's collections by garnering Rs. 341 crores. It starred Tarak and Janhvi Kapoor, with Saif Ali Khan in a villainous role, directed by Koratala Siva.







October



'Megastar Chiranjeevi's 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy,' released in October 2019, led the box office with Rs. 240.60 crores, directed by Surender Reddy.







November



Samantha, one of Tollywood's leading actresses, topped November 2022 with 'Yashoda,' which released that month and collected Rs. 33 crores. The film was directed by the duo Hari Shankar and Harish Narayan.







December



Last December's 'Salaar' clinched the top spot by amassing Rs. 700 crores, directed by Prashanth Neel. Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran played a key role, and Shruti Haasan was the heroine. A sequel to this movie is also in the works.






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For those looking to watch new movies on OTT, this weekend is a real treat. Many Telugu movies, along with dubbed films, are set to stream this weekend. Let's see what those movies are and the streaming details.



Harom Hara



Starring Sudheer Babu, the latest film "Harom Hara '' was released in theaters on June 14 and has received positive feedback. It's coming to streaming to captivate OTT audiences from July 11 on Aha and ETV Win OTT platforms. Directed by Dwarka Gyanasagar, this action thriller features Malavika Sharma as the heroine. The plot revolves around&nbsp; Subrahmanyam, a young man who comes to Kuppam seeking a better life, confronts a gang led by two brothers causing havoc in the area. How does he stand up to them? How does he become a god-like figure to the locals? This forms the story.







Maharaja



Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi's recent blockbuster "Maharaja" will be available for streaming on Netflix starting July 12, and will be accessible in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Released in theaters on June 14, "Maharaja" has grossed over ₹100 crores, stunning everyone. The story follows Maharaja, a man who recently lost his wife in an accident, lives with his daughter on the outskirts of a village. One day, he arrives at the police station injured, reporting that his home was attacked by intruders who abducted Lakshmi, a woman who had saved his daughter's life. Who is Lakshmi? What wrong was done to the Maharaja's daughter? The story unfolds as the hero seeks revenge against the villains responsible.







Dhoomam



Starring Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil, "Dhoomam" has recently arrived on OTT and will start streaming in Telugu on Aha from July 11. Released last June in Malayalam, Dhoomam received positive reviews. The story follows Avinash works in a cigarette company and strives to bring it into profits. He leaves the company due to disagreements with the owner. One day, while traveling with his wife, he is attacked by some people. Who attacked Avinash, and what danger befell his wife? The rest of the story explores these questions.







Maidaan



The recent Bollywood sports drama biopic "Maidaan" is based on the life of legendary Hyderabad football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Starring Ajay Devgn, the film was released in theaters on April 10 and came to streaming in Hindi in June. Now, the Telugu version is also available on Amazon Prime from July 9. The story revolves around the Indian football team's failure in the 1952 Olympics, leading to widespread criticism. How coach Syed Abdul Rahim (Ajay Devgan) addresses this situation, initiates his journey with new players, and their performance in the Olympics, and what he achieved as the coach of the Indian team forms the crux of the story.







Plot



Starring Vikas Muppala and Gayatri Gupta, "Plot" has come to streaming on ETV Win from July 11. Released last November as a psychological thriller, it's now captivating OTT viewers. The story begins when Rahul's lover, Deepu, a drug dealer, kills a man. The deceased's brother seeks revenge but ends up getting killed by Rahul. Soon after, Rahul starts receiving warning calls from a stranger. How does this turn his life around?







Jilebi



Directed by K. Vijay Bhaskar, known for many hit films like "Nuvvu Naaku Nachchaav", "Jilebi" did not meet expectations upon its theatrical release last August. Jilebi introduces Vijay Bhaskar's son, Sreekamal, as the hero. After 11 months in theaters, this film is coming to Aha OTT from July 13. The plot revolves around Kamal (Sri Kamal) meets a girl named Jilebi (Shivani Rajashekar). Jilebi, trying to secretly enter a boys' hostel, ends up having to stay there when her attempts to leave fail. Seeking help from Kamal, some discover she is staying in the hostel. What did the hostel warden Dhiryam (Rajendra Prasad) do? How did she eventually get out?







Mirzapur Season 3



The Mirzapur series on Amazon Prime needs no introduction due to its immense popularity. The first two seasons were successful in Hindi and other South Indian languages. However, "Mirzapur Season 3" was released last week and is streaming from July 5 in Hindi, Telugu, and other South Indian languages. If you missed this series last week, watch it this weekend. The plot picks up after Munna Bhaiya is killed, and Guddu takes control of Mirzapur. How does Guddu rule Mirzapur? What did local gangs do to overthrow Guddu and seize Mirzapur? How did Guddu fight back?







Sasimadhanam



A great romantic love entertainer, "Sasimadhanam" premiered last weekend and features Pawan Siddhu and Soniya Singh. Streaming on ETV Win from July 4, this series introduces other significant characters played by Rupalakshmi, Pradeep Raparthi, Krithika, and Ashok Chandra. The plot revolves around Madan (Pawan Siddhu) and Shashi (Soniya), lovers who seek easy ways to earn money. Madan gets into betting and gambling, and one day he finds himself in trouble. To escape his creditors, he turns to Shashi's home, where unexpected events unfold. What are those events? How did Madan and Shashi overcome them?







Garudan



Starring Tamil comedian Soori, the latest film "Garudan" directed by Durai Senthilkumar came to streaming on Amazon Prime on July 4, available only in the Tamil version. For those looking to enjoy a good movie over the weekend without language barriers, "Garudan" is a perfect choice. The story revolves around three best friends in a village backdrop. As the story progresses, disagreements arise, leading to conflicts. What events transpired in the village?






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The centennial celebrations of Akkineni Nageswara Rao were held grandly on Monday at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. The event was attended by numerous celebrities including Megastar Chiranjeevi, Amitabh Bachchan, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ram Charan, and Naga Chaitanya. During the event, Chiranjeevi was honored with the 'ANR National Award'. The award was presented to him by Amitabh Bachchan. Subsequently, Chiranjeevi reminisced about a past dispute with Mohan Babu during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.



What Happened?



In 2007, during the 75th anniversary of the Telugu film industry, the Tollywood community celebrated the Diamond Jubilee event where it was decided to honor Megastar Chiru with a Legendary Award. Actor Mohan Babu made some sharp comments about this. He mentioned that some came to honor him as a celebrity, not as a legend, and suggested, "Write a book defining what a legend is and what a celebrity is and then give awards. Am I not a legend for being the first actor from the industry to serve in Rajya Sabha, for educating 25% of poor students for free, for acting in more than 500 films, and producing 45 films?"




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What did Chiru say?



Reacting to Mohan Babu's questioning, Chiranjeevi responded strongly. "There are Rama Rao, Raghavendra Rao, Bapu, Vishwanath, and Dasari Narayana Rao; they are the legends. Give the award to them. My peers like Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, and I are of the same age. Don’t separate me from them by giving me this award. I’ve said before that I don’t want the Legendary Award. However, some objected when I was about to receive it. If I am deemed unworthy, I will not accept the award. I will surrender it in a box and will only take it when I am deemed worthy. By the time of the 100-year celebrations, if I become a legend along with Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, Pawan Kalyan, and Mahesh Babu, I will accept it. Until then, I bury that award," he stated during the Diamond Jubilee celebration.







What did Chiru say at the ANR event?



At the prestigious ANR National Award ceremony, Megastar Chiranjeevi received the award. Recalling the Diamond Jubilee event, he expressed, "If I consider the Telugu film industry my home, then the opportunity to win came in 2007. I was very happy that everyone agreed to honor me with the Legendary Award. However, due to some adversities, I felt it was not the right time to accept it. I decided to keep the award in a box until I felt worthy. Today, receiving the great ANR award, particularly from Amitabh Bachchan and with my friend Nagarjuna welcoming me wholeheartedly, I feel like I have truly won at home."




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‘I was shivering at those words’



Chiranjeevi made interesting remarks about Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who presented the award. He noted that whenever something good happens or he receives an award, the first congratulations come from Amitabh. Recalling the Padma Vibhushan award, Chiranjeevi mentioned, "When I received the Padma Vibhushan, Amitabh called me the 'King of Indian Cinema,' which made me shiver. But it filled my heart with immense joy. When I approached him for the role of my mentor in the movie 'Sye Raa,' he immediately agreed without considering formalities (remuneration), saying, ‘No need for that... you are my friend.’"






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SS Rajamouli is a director who has taken Indian cinema to international fame with massive hits like "Baahubali" and "RRR," establishing himself as one of the top directors in India. Here are the films he has directed.


భారత చిత్ర పరిశ్రమ ఖ్యాతిని ఖండాంతరాలకు తీసుకెళ్లిన దర్శకుడు రాజమౌళి. బాహుబలి, RRR విజయాలతో దేశంలోనే అగ్రశ్రేణి డైరెక్టర్‌గా నిలిచాడు. మరి ఆయన డైరెక్ట్ చేసిన సినిమాలు ఏవో ఇక్కడ చూడండి


List of SS Rajamouli's Movies

SS రాజమౌళి సినిమాల జాబితా

Nithiin, a popular young hero in Telugu cinema, has gained a following with his innate comedic talent. Comedy scenes dominate his films, where his timing consistently entertains the audience. Let’s look at some of the best comedy entertainers he has starred in.


తెలుగులో తనదైన కామెడీతో ఫ్యాన్ ఫాలోయింగ్ సంపాదించుకున్న నటుల్లో యంగ్ హీరో నితిన్ ఒకరు. ఆయన సినిమాల్లో ఎక్కువ భాగం కామెడీ సన్నివేశాలు ఉంటాయి. తన కామెడీ టైమింగ్‌తో కడుపుబ్బా నవ్విస్తుంటారు.మరి  నితిన్ నటించిన బెస్ట్ కామెడీ ఎంటర్‌ టైనర్ సినిమాలు ఏంటో మీరు చూడండి.


Nithiin's Top Comedy Films

నితిన్ నటించిన టాప్ కామెడీ సినిమాల లిస్ట్ ఇదే

The craze for sports drama movies in Telugu cinema is unique. Movies with emotional backdrops have always received a warm welcome from the audience. Tollywood always has a demand for sports stories filled with suspense. Here's a list of the top Telugu sports drama movies for you.

తెలుగులో స్పోర్ట్స్ డ్రామా చిత్రాలకు ఉన్న క్రేజే వేరు. ఎమోషనల్‌ బ్యాక్‌డ్రాప్‌తో వచ్చిన సినిమాలకు ప్రేక్షకులు బ్రహ్మరథం పట్టారు. సస్పెన్స్‌తో కూడిన స్పోర్ట్స్‌ స్టోరీ లైన్‌కు టాలీవుడ్‌లో ఎప్పుడూ డిమాండ్ ఉంటుంది. ఈక్రమంలో తెలుగులో వచ్చిన టాప్ స్పోర్ట్స్ డ్రామా చిత్రాల లిస్ట్‌ మీకోసం.

Top Telugu Sports Drama Movies You Must Watch!

తెలుగులో టాప్ స్పోర్ట్స్ డ్రామా చిత్రాలు ఇవే!

The trailer of Nithin's film 'Extraordinary Man' has been recently released. The trailer is filled with comedy punches throughout, interspersed with some action scenes, making it interesting. Directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, in this film, Nithin has played the role of a junior artist, bringing laughs to the audience. With the movie 'Extraordinary Man' set to release on December 8, here are the top comedy action movies starring Nithin for you.


నితిన్ నటిస్తున్న ఎక్ట్స్రా ఆర్డినరీ మ్యాన్ ట్రైలర్ తాజాగా విడుదలైంది. ట్రైలర్‌ ఆసాంతం కామెడీ పంచ్‌లతో నిండిపోగా... మధ్య మధ్యలో కాస్త యాక్షన్ సీన్లతో ఇంట్రెస్టింగ్‌గా ట్రైలర్‌ను రూపుదిద్దారు. ఈచిత్రాన్ని వక్కంతం వంశీ డైరెక్ట్ చేస్తున్నారు. ఈ సినిమాలో నితిన్ జూనియర్ ఆర్టిస్ట్‌గా నటించి నవ్వులు పూయించారు. ఎక్ట్స్రా ఆర్డినరీ మ్యాన్ చిత్రం డిసెంబర్ 8న విడుదలకానున్న నేపథ్యంలో... నితిన్ నటించిన టాప్ కామెడీ యాక్షన్ చిత్రాలు మీకోసం.


Nithin's Top 10 Comedy Action Entertainment Movies.

నితిన్ టాప్ 10 కామెడీ యాక్షన్ ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్ చిత్రాలు

Nithin, a highly talented young actor in Tollywood, made his debut with the film 'Jayam' and has since entertained audiences with numerous hit films. Having acted in 25 movies, Nithin is predominantly known for his 'lover boy' roles, which have garnered him immense popularity among the youth. He has been honored with two Filmfare Awards and one CineMAA Award. Here are some of the best movies from his career.


టాలీవుడ్‌లోని మోస్ట్‌ టాలెంటెడ్‌ యంగ్‌ హీరోల్లో నితిన్‌ ఒకరు. జయం సినిమాతో చిత్ర సీమకు పరిచయమైన ఆయన పలు సూపర్‌ హిట్‌ చిత్రాలతో టాలీవుడ్ ప్రేక్షకులను అలరించారు. ఇప్పటివరకూ 25 చిత్రాలు చేసిన నితిన్‌ ఎక్కువ సినిమాల్లో లవర్‌ బాయ్‌ పాత్రను పోషించారు. తద్వారా యూత్‌లో మంచి క్రేజ్‌ సంపాదించారు. నితిన్‌ తన నటనతో రెండు ఫిల్మ్‌ఫేర్‌ అవార్డ్స్‌, ఒక CineMAA అవార్డ్ గెలుచుకున్నారు. కాగా, ఈ హీరో కెరీర్‌లో వచ్చిన అత్యుత్తమ చిత్రాలు మీకోసం.

How was the movie?