With the release of Baahubali, Telugu cinema reached a global audience, significantly increasing its stature and market potential. Since then, big-star heroes in Telugu films have consistently delivered at the box office, particularly at the Pan-India level. One such recent example is Ram Charan’s Game Changer, which has achieved impressive pre-release business. Here’s a look at the top Telugu films with the highest pre-release business in the Nizam region over the past few years.
1. Pushpa 2: The Rule
Directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Pushpa 2: The Rule set an all-time record in Telangana with a pre-release business of ₹100 crore. The film not only recovered this investment but also created new benchmarks in box office collections, solidifying its place as a historic success.
2. RRR
S. S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR, featuring NTR and Ram Charan, secured ₹70 crore in pre-release business in the Nizam area. This massive figure places the film in the second position among the region’s highest-grossing pre-release ventures.
3. Kalki 2898 AD
Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, achieved a pre-release business of ₹65 crore in Telangana. With its unique concept and star-studded cast, the film ranks third on the list.
4. Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire
Prashanth Neel’s Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, starring Prabhas, performed a pre-release business of ₹60 crore in the Nizam region. Its hype and anticipation secured the fourth spot in this elite list.
5. Adipurush
Om Raut’s Adipurush, starring Prabhas, achieved a pre-release business of ₹50 crore in Telangana. Despite mixed reviews, the film ranks fifth in Nizam’s pre-release business records.
6. Devara Part 1
Directed by Koratala Siva and featuring NTR in the lead role, Devara Part 1 conducted a pre-release business of ₹44 crore in the Nizam region, placing it in the sixth position.
7. Game Changer
Shankar’s Game Changer, with Ram Charan in the lead, managed a pre-release business of ₹43.50 crore in Telangana. This impressive figure places the film at the seventh position.
8. Guntur Kaaram
Trivikram Srinivas’s Guntur Kaaram, starring Mahesh Babu, achieved a pre-release business of ₹42 crore in the Nizam region, securing the eighth spot on this list.
9. Baahubali 2 & Saaho
Both Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Saaho, starring Prabhas, recorded a pre-release business of ₹40 crore in the Nizam area. These films continue to exemplify Prabhas’s dominance in the region, jointly holding the ninth position.
The Nizam region remains a crucial market for Telugu cinema, consistently delivering strong pre-release business figures. With the rise of Pan-India films and increasing audience expectations, this trend is likely to grow further, setting new benchmarks for the industry.