Are you a Telugu movie fan? Below is the list of the highest-grossing Telugu films for your viewing pleasure.
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Genre – Action, Drama
Director – S.S. Rajamoul
Run time – 167 min
Baahubali is a Hindi epic action movie that serves as the highest grossing Telugu movie. When he learned that his dada was killed, Baahubali goes on a battle to avenge the death of his dad and recover his mum who was taken captive by his dad’s murderer. This movie tells the tale of vengeance, sadness, and victory.
- Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 (2021)
Genre – Action, Adventure, Crime
Director – Sukumar
Run time – 179 min
The movie is an action crime movie that tells the tale of Pushpa Raj, a lorry driver in the Seshachalam forests of South India, who rises to be a crime lord in the world of red sandalwood smuggling. Drama and violence break out when the police found out and try to bring him down.
- Saaho (2019)
Genre – Action, Thriller
Director – Sujeeth
Run time – 170 min
Saaho is a thriller action movie that talks about an undercover cop and his partner who were sent to arrest a thief who has stolen 2,000 crore rupees. After a while, they discovered that the theft case is linked to the death of a crime lord and the merging gang war. A movie that unburdens suspense, and action that can keep you glued to the movie.
- RRR (2022)
Genre – Action, Drama (PG-13 )
Director – S.S. Rajamoul
Run time – 187 min
RRR is an action movie that tells the fictitious story of two legendary revolutionaries and their journey away from home. In the 1920s, they came back home to fight off the British colonialists.
- Rangasthalam 1985 (2018)
Genre – Action, Drama
Director – Sukumar
Run time – 170 min
This is an action drama film that tells the tale of how a young man with impaired hearing ventures out with his elder brother to oppose their tyrant leader, Phanindra, who is the selfish and cold-hearted leader of their village government. Phanindra is not a leader but a very influential one. How do the two brothers fight him with no influence at all, and worst of all, one of the brothers is impaired? Watch how two young brothers rose from nothing to be heroes.
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
Genre – Action, Comedy, Drama
Director – Trivikram Srinivas
Run time – 163 min
Bantu grows up being hated and neglected by his father, and fate unveils when he learns that he was swapped as an infant and his real dad is an affluent businessman. Now the young man is on the journey to meet his father and hopes his father accepts him. Keep calm, as the drama unfolds.
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
Genre – Action, Adventure, Drama
Director – Surender Reddy
Run time – 167 min
This is a historical action epic movie inspired by the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, an Indian freedom fighter who revolted against the East India Company due to their immense atrocities 10 years before the Sepoy Mutiny. The movie talks about how the people in the Indian Subcontinent revolted against the British East India Company. A great movie to understand history!!
- Maharshi (2019)
Genre – Action, Drama
Director – Vamshi Paidipally
Run time – 176 min
This is an action movie drama that tells the tale of Rishi, a millionaire businessman, who returns to his homeland, to mend ways with his ex-classmate, a village farmer. Upon arriving he hears about the plight of his old friend and tries to help him out, and in the process became a savior for the entire village.
- Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
Genre – Action, Comedy, Drama
Director – Anil Ravipudi
Run time – 169 min
This is an action comedy film that tells the tale of a tough army major who was deployed to Kurnool on a convert mission to keep the country safe from external threats. Soon, he finds himself in a middle of a major scam and sets out to discover the truth. Watch how a brave army pass through trails, fell in love, gets injured, on his way to discovering the truth.
- Bharath Ane Nenu (2018)
Genre – Action, Drama Thriller
Director – Koratala Siva
Run time – 173 min
This is an action thriller that talks about Bharat, a young Oxford graduate, who was forced to take up his father’s position as the chief minister after his death. Bharat steps in without any formal political knowledge of any form. Dedicated to society, he tries to reform it to be better, but on the way encounters obstacles from his enemies. He was tagged with lots of controversies during the process. Will he scale through, or will he die suddenly like his father?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the highest-grossing Telugu movie?
The highest-grossing Telugu movie of all time is Baahubali: The Conclusion · which was directed by S.S. Rajamou, and produced by Arka Media Works. The movie made massive sales worth 1742 crore (US$300 million)
What is the first 100 crore movie in Telugu?
The first Telugu film to be included in the “100 Crore club” was Magadheer, a 2009 film directed by S.S. Rajamouli.
Who is no 1 hero in Tollywood?
“Mahesh Babu” is the Number one Hero Of Tollywood. He is also known as the Best Crowd Puller Of Telugu Cinema. His movies are always a hit.
Who is the king of the Tollywood box office collection?
Akshay Kumar is the highest box office collection in Tollywood. He is tagged as the collection office king in India. Also, Salman Khan is the 2nd highest all-time box office collection and is also respected in Tollywood. So you can say the king of Tollywood box office collection is Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan