There were a number of unexpected hits, mediocre movies, and blockbusters this year. Let's examine the year in detail, taking into account both the shocks and the best performers.
Hyderabad: 2024 was a turbulent year for Telugu cinema, which is renowned for its adaptability, fantastical plots, and devoted fan base. Telugu audiences celebrate major motion picture releases as festivals, in contrast to other industries. But there were a number of unexpected hits, mediocre movies, and blockbusters this year. Let's examine the year in detail, taking into account both the shocks and the best performers.January: The Blockbusters of Sankranthi
Small, unimpressive films like 14 Days of Love and Sarkaaru Noukari opened the year. Sankranthi marked the start of the actual festival, with significant releases taking place from January 12 to 14. Guntur Kaaram, starring Mahesh Babu and Trivikram, thrilled audiences with its blend of fun and action. Teja Sajja and Prashanth Varma's Hanu-Man became the year's first major hit and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
Nagarjuna and Vijay Binni's Naa Saami Ranga and Venkatesh and Sailesh Kolanu's Saindhav were two other noteworthy releases. Eagle, directed by Ravi Teja, did not do well at the box office.
February: Quiet Actors
Smaller movies like Yatra 2 with Mammootty, Kismat with Naresh Agastya, and Ambajipeta Marriage Band with Suhas had mediocre reviews in February. Positive reviews were given to Deepak Saroj's debut film Siddharth Roy and Sandeep Kishan's Ooru Peru Bhairavakona, while Sundaram Master, a comedy, provided some lighthearted entertainment. February wasn't a particularly successful month overall.
March: Successes and Failures
Siddhu Jonnalagadda had a fortunate month in March since his Tillu Square, the follow-up to DJ Tillu, was a box office success. Another unexpected hit was Om Bheem Bush, starring Sree Vishnu.
But other movies, including as Gopichand's Bhimaa, Vishwak Sen's Gaami, and Varun Tej's Operation Valentine, didn't do well. Vyuham, a contentious political thriller directed by Ram Gopal Varma, was attacked for being political propaganda.
April through June are quiet months.
The months of April through mid-June were mostly uneventful. Movies like Sharwanand's Manamey, Anand Deverakonda's Gam Gam Ganesha, and Vijay Deverakonda's Family Star were unable to hold the attention of the audience. Star heroines like Payal Rajput's Rakshana and Kajal Aggarwal's Satyabhama were unable to produce hits.
With its record-breaking collections, Prabhas and Nag Ashwin's masterpiece Kalki 2898 AD put a stop to the drought and gave Telugu cinema a sense of pride. Harom Hara, directed by Sudheer Babu, was praised as well and took center stage till Kalki showed up.
August and July: Unexpected Hits
With modest releases like Raj Tarun's Purushothamudu, The Birthday Boy, and Priyadarshi's Darling, July was a comparatively calm month. But August has surprises. Committee Kurrollu, a sentimental film directed by debutante Yadhu Vamsi, was widely praised. Big names like Ram Pothineni's Double iSmart and Ravi Teja's Mr. Bachchan were eclipsed by Narne Nithiin's AAY. With Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a joint venture with Vivek Athreya that proved to be a huge hit, Nani brought August to a spectacular close.
September: The Shining Sequels
The family entertainer 35 (Chinna Katha Kaadu) got September off to a lovely start. With its humor and entertainment value, the much anticipated sequel Mathu Vadalara 2 lives up to the anticipation. NTR-Koratala Siva's Devara Part 1 concluded the month, dominating the box office despite receiving mixed reviews.
Results from October to November Weak
October featured a variety of mediocre performers, such as Viswan by Gopichand and Maa Nanna Superhero by Sudheer Babu. Venky Atluri's Lucky Bhaskar, starring Dulquer Salmaan, was an unexpected success that even broke records on over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The PAN-Indian film KA, directed by Kiran Abbavaram, received a lot of praise.
However, November was a lackluster month, with movies like Mechanic Rowdy by Vishwak Sen and Matka by Varun Tej failing to leave an impression.
December: The Grand Finale of the Year
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, was in December. The eagerly anticipated sequel, which was directed by Sukumar, broke box office records and sated Telugu moviegoers' appetites. The year is anticipated to end on a high note with the Telugu release of the Malayalam movie Marco on December 25.
2024's Top 10 Telugu Grossers
1. The Rule of Pushpa 2: ₹1,340 crore (and counting)
2. Kalki, ₹1,200 crore, 2898 AD
3. Devara: ₹521 crore for Part 1
Hanu-Man, which costs ₹350 crore
5. ₹172 crore for Guntur Kaaram
6. ₹135 crore for Tillu Square
7. The sum of 106.75 crore for Lucky Bhaskar
8. ₹100 crore for Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
9. KA: ₹53 crore
10. ₹37.49 crore for Naa Saami Ranga
In 2024, Telugu cinema demonstrated its tenacity with successful films including Hanu-Man, Kalki 2898 AD, and Pushpa 2. The industry celebrated its successes and laid the groundwork for a bright 2025 lineup, despite a few setbacks.
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