The film failed to make an impact at the box office due to the high competition from the four biggies. It opened to dull reports and was declared a disaster .
Serving as the small, romantic drama in the lineup, Kalyanam Kamaneeyam starred Santosh Sobhan and Priya Bhavani Shankar. The film's trailer received positive feedback before its release, offering a different genre from the high-octane actioners.
The Sankranthi season of 2023 was a massive commercial success for the South Indian film industry. The combined business of the four major films was valued at approximately ₹225 crore in the global Telugu market alone, and their overall global gross collection added up to a staggering amount, reviving the theatrical business post-pandemic. Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
However, the original Telugu films were:
Vaarasudu was the Telugu-dubbed version of the Tamil blockbuster Varisu , starring Tamil superstar Vijay. The film marked Vijay's entry into Tollywood during the Sankranthi season. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, it is a family drama focusing on a prodigal son taking over his father's business empire. The film failed to make an impact at
Coming off the massive success of Akhanda , Balakrishna was in top form. This was the third collaboration between the actor and the director. The movie was promoted as an intense action drama with a powerful father-son dynamic at its core.
A: No. While it was a Super Hit in specific regions (Rayalaseema, Nizam), it failed to beat Waltair Veerayya at the overall worldwide box office. The film's trailer received positive feedback before its
. Both films were produced by Mythri Movie Makers , creating a unique situation where a single production house dominated the festive box office.
: Undisputed Sankranthi Winner / Blockbuster
: The electric chemistry between Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja re-emphasized that the Telugu audience is incredibly receptive to multi-star collaborations.
Waltair Veerayya brought back the vintage, mass-entertainment avatar of Megastar Chiranjeevi. Set against the backdrop of Visakhapatnam, Chiranjeevi played a notorious smuggler named Veerayya. The film gained massive momentum after Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja joined the cast in a powerful extended cameo as ACP Vikram Sagar. The onscreen chemistry and comedic timing between Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja became the film’s biggest selling point. Filled with high-octane action, mass dialogues, and chartbuster songs like "Boss Party," the movie catered perfectly to festive audiences.