
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.






Month-by-Month Top Grossing Tollywood Films: Which Movie Ruled Each Month?


Creative director Krishna Vamsi once meant a festive atmosphere in theaters with his films. Throughout his career, he has directed many super hit films, among which Anthahpuram stands as a milestone. In this film, the late actress Soundarya played the female lead, captivating audiences with her performance, which garnered widespread acclaim. Currently, Krishna Vamsi is quite active on platform X, engaging intriguingly with netizens' questions. During this interaction, when asked by a netizen which current actress could replace Soundarya in Anthahpuram, Krishna Vamsi's response has gone viral.



What did Krishna Vamsi say?



The film Anthahpuram, featuring Soundarya, Sai Kumar, Prakash Raj, and Jagapathi Babu, was a massive success at the box office. Soundarya delivered an outstanding performance as a mother protecting her child from her cruel uncle. When a netizen on X asked Krishna Vamsi which of today’s actresses could fit into Anthahpuram, he replied, "I can’t imagine anyone replacing Soundarya. However, today's actresses are very talented and mesmerizing with their performances. I respect them." The netizen then queried whether Nivetha Thomas or Shraddha Kapoor would be suitable, to which Krishna Vamsi opined that Samantha and Sai Pallavi could be perfect for Soundarya’s role. This post is now trending wildly online, with fans of Samantha and Sai Pallavi making it go viral.







Can They Replace Soundarya?



Star heroine Samantha is recognized not only as a glamour beauty but also as a talented actress. She won an award for Best Actress with her first film, 'Ye Maaya Chesave'. Following that, she proved her acting skills in films like 'Manam', 'A Aa', 'U Turn', 'Jaanu', 'Yashoda', 'Shaakuntalam', and 'Oh! Baby'. Sai Pallavi's acting skills need no special mention. With films like Premam, Fidaa, Love Story, Shyam Singha Roy, Virata Parvam, and Gargi, she has demonstrated unmatched acting prowess. Netizens believe these star heroines could do justice to Soundarya’s role in Anthahpuram.







Director with Two National Awards



Director Krishna Vamsi, originally Pasupuleti Venkata Bangarraju, started his career as an assistant director under Ram Gopal Varma. He made his directorial debut in 1995 with the film 'Gulabi', starring JD Chakravarthy. He directed successful films like 'Anthahpuram', 'Chandrallekha', 'Ninne Pelladutha', Murari, Khadgam, Sri Anjaneyam, Rakhi, Chandamama, and Mahatma. Recently, he directed 'Rangamarthanda', a film that touched the hearts of audiences. Throughout his career, Krishna Vamsi has received two National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and four Nandi Awards.






Krishna Vamsi Sparks Debate: Can Samantha or Sai Pallavi Match Soundarya’s Iconic Role in 'Anthahpuram'?

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Yashoda

యశోద

Junior NTR's latest film 'Devara' has recently won the hearts of the audience and achieved significant success at the box office. For those who enjoy action-thriller movies, there are several other excellent films in Telugu that cater to this genre. Telugu audiences have a special appreciation for action-thriller films, which not only boast massive stories but also capture the heart with intense emotions. The revelation of hero characters, powerful dialogues, thrilling action sequences, and visual effects breathe life into these films. Find the list of such films and OTT details here.


జూనియర్ ఎన్టీఆర్ నటించిన దేవర తాజాగా ప్రేక్షకుల హృదయాలను గెలుచుకుంది. బాక్సాఫీస్ వద్ద మంచి విజయాన్ని సాధించింది. ఇలాంటి సినిమాలను ఆస్వాదించేవారికి తెలుగులో మరికొన్ని అద్భుతమైన యాక్షన్-థ్రిల్లర్ చిత్రాలు ఉన్నాయి. యాక్షన్-థ్రిల్లర్ సినిమాలకు తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకుల్లో ప్రత్యేకమైన ఆదరణ ఉంటుంది. ఈ జానర్‌లో కథలు మాసివ్‌గా ఉండడమే కాకుండా, మనసు హత్తుకునే భావోద్వేగాలతో కూడి ఉంటాయి. హీరో పాత్రల ఆవిష్కరణ, పవర్‌ఫుల్ డైలాగులు, అదిరిపోయే యాక్షన్ సీక్వెన్స్‌లు, విజువల్ ఎఫెక్ట్స్ ఈ సినిమాలకు ప్రాణం పోస్తాయి. ఆ చిత్రాల జాబితా, ఓటీటీ వివరాలను ఇక్కడ తెలుసుకోండి.


Top Telugu Action Thriller Movies Like 'Devara'

తెలుగులో దేవర సినిమాలాంటి టాప్ యాక్షన్ థ్రిల్లర్ సినిమాలు

Tollywood's cinema landscape is vast, spanning genres from family to action, romance to comedy, leaving audiences thoroughly entertained. But when it comes to the realm of science fiction, the offerings are relatively fewer. Nevertheless, the sci-fi films that have graced the silver screen have made a significant impact. Daring to venture beyond the conventional, these films have introduced audiences to novel worlds and perspectives. Here's a curated list of the top Telugu science fiction movies that have made their mark.


ఇప్పటివరకూ టాలీవుడ్‌లో ఎన్నో రకాల చిత్రాలు వచ్చాయి. ఫ్యామిలీ,యాక్షన్‌, లవ్‌, రొమాన్స్‌, కామెడీ ఇలా ప్రతీ జోనర్‌లో వందలాది సినిమాలు ప్రేక్షకులను అలరించాయి. అయితే సైంటిఫిక్‌ జోనర్ చిత్రాలు మాత్రం టాలీవుడ్‌లో పరిమిత సంఖ్యలోనే వచ్చాయి. అయినప్పటికీ ఆ సినిమాలు గొప్ప విజయాలను సాధించాయి. రొటిన్ సినిమాలకు భిన్నంగా ఉండే ఈ చిత్రాలు ప్రేక్షకులకు మరో కొత్త ప్రపంచాన్ని పరిచయం చేశాయి. ఇప్పటివరకూ టాలీవుడ్‌లో వచ్చిన టాప్‌ సైంటిఫిక్‌ చిత్రాలు మీకోసం.


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