Rise of Tollywood's Market!
Telugu cinema is roaring in present times. From capturing Hindi audience at homes on TV sets to foot falls in movie theaters, from regional cinema to Pan-Indian cinema, from Oscars to 1000 crore market, Tollywood is continuing its dominance. The most interesting transition here is that Tollywood, which was looked down upon by Bollywood for many decades saying it harbors only mass masala films, has now beaten Bollywood in box office terms. With as many as four films that have crossed over Rs 1000 crore at the global box office, Tollywood is ahead of Bollywood in this bracket. Cut to today, Telugu cinema has started to produce thousand crore grocers on a very regular basis.
As of December 2024, Tollywood (Telugu cinema) has four films that have crossed the 1000 crore mark. These films have significantly contributed to the growth and popularity of Telugu cinema, both domestically and internationally.
* Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017): This epic historical fiction film was the first Indian film to achieve this milestone. The film is about Amarendra Baahubali, the heir to the throne of Mahishmati, and his adoptive brother Bhallaladeva, who plots to take the throne. Bhallaladeva's treachery leads to Amarendra's death, but years later, Amarendra's son, Mahendra Baahubali, seeks revenge. Baahubali 2 is the highest-grossing film in India, the highest-grossing Telugu film, and the second-highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
* RRR (2022): A fictionalized story about two Indian revolutionaries, this film was a massive success both critically and commercially. RRR was considered one of the ten best films of the year by the National Board of Review, making it only the seventh non-English language film ever to make it to the list. The song "Naatu Naatu" won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, making it the first song from an Indian film, as well as the first from an Asian film, to win in this category.
* Kalki 2898 AD (2024): A science fiction film directed by Nag Ashwin, this film features a star-studded cast and has already generated significant buzz. The film stars an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, it is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group who are on a mission to save lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, Kalki. The film grossed 1200 crore globally and has set multiple box office records for an Indian and Telugu film, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and the third highest-grossing Telugu film.
* Pushpa: The Rule (2024): The sequel to the blockbuster film Pushpa, this film has already broken several box office records and joined the 1000 crore club recently. The film follows Pushpa, a coolie risen to the ranks of sandalwood smuggler, who struggles to sustain his business as he faces tough opposition from the police led by Shekhawat. The film has grossed 1,004 crore worldwide in the first eight days creating an all time record in Indian Cinema.
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