A smaller-budget family drama released as alternative programming. Tegimpu / Thunivu Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier Jan 11, 2023 Telugu dubbed version of the Tamil heist thriller Key Highlights of the Season The Mega vs. Nandamuri Clash: Waltair Veerayya Veera Simha Reddy were produced by Mythri Movie Makers
The family drama received mixed reports from the Telugu audience. Despite that, it managed to collect over ₹9 crores in the Telugu states alone. Globally, Varisu was a massive success, crossing the ₹200 crore gross mark worldwide within 7 days. In Telugu, it ended up as a hit .
The tradition of releasing big films during the Sankranthi season in Telugu cinema dates back several years. The festival is considered an auspicious time for new beginnings, and filmmakers believe that releasing their movies during this period will bring good luck and success. Over the years, many iconic Telugu films have been released during Sankranthi, including blockbusters like "Baahubali", "Arjun Reddy", and "Rangasthalam". These releases have not only performed well at the box office but have also become cultural phenomenons, generating huge buzz and excitement among fans. Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
The Sankranthi 2023 season in Tollywood was a massive box office event, dominated by a historic clash between two of the industry's biggest veterans, Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna. Major Theatrical Releases Release Date Veera Simha Reddy Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan Jan 12, 2023
While four major films were in the fray, the box office battlefield was decisively split in two. The Telugu biggies— Waltair Veerayya and Veera Simha Reddy —ruled the roost, while the two Tamil dubbed films received a tepid response from audiences in the Telugu states. Despite that, it managed to collect over ₹9
Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Catherine Tresa Director: Bobby Kolli Box Office Verdict: Blockbuster Global Collection: ~₹219 Crore
The Sankranthi releases in 2023 promise to be an exciting and entertaining affair, with a range of films catering to different tastes and preferences. From mass entertainers like to romantic comedies like Sitaramayya BCP , there's something for everyone in the 2023 Sankranthi release list. The tradition of releasing big films during the
Beyond the native Telugu action films, several prominent external productions were brought to the Telugu states to cash in on the massive holiday crowd. 3. Vaarasudu (Varisu) How Telugu cinema quietly took the lead in early 2026
Super Hit – Grossed over ₹170+ crore worldwide. Outperformed Veera Simha Reddy in long run due to better family appeal.