Top 10 Highest Grossing Telugu Movies of 2021
Telugu cinema has been making waves in the Indian film industry for quite some time now, and 2021 was no exception. With the pandemic forcing people to stay indoors, the demand for quality entertainment skyrocketed, and Telugu movies delivered in spades. From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming dramas, the Telugu film industry had something for everyone in 2021. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu movies of the year, and what made them so successful.
The Telugu film industry has always been known for its larger-than-life storytelling and high production values, and 2021 was no different. With the advent of streaming platforms and the rise of digital marketing, Telugu movies have been able to reach a wider audience than ever before. The movies on this list not only broke box office records but also captured the hearts of audiences across the country. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of Telugu cinema and explore the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2021.
List of Highest Grossing Telugu Movies of 2021
| Rank | Title | Worldwide Gross | Director | Star Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pushpa: The Rise | ₹350-373 crore | Sukumar | Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna |
| 2 | Akhanda | ₹200 crore | Boyapati Srinu | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Srikanth |
| 3 | Vakeel Saab | ₹137.65 crore | Venu Sriram | Pawan Kalyan, Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, Ananya Nagalla, Prakash Raj, Shruti Haasan |
| 4 | Uppena | ₹100 crore | Buchi Babu Sana | Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Krithi Shetty, Vijay Sethupathi |
| 5 | Jathi Ratnalu | ₹70 crore | Anudeep K. V. | Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Rahul Ramakrishna, Faria Abdullah |
| 6 | Krack | ₹70.6 crore | Gopichand Malineni | Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Samuthirakani, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar |
| 7 | Love Story | ₹90 crore | Sekhar Kammula | Sai Pallavi, Naga Chaitanya |
| 8 | Most Eligible Bachelor | ₹51 crore | Bhaskar | Akhil Akkineni, Pooja Hegde |
| 9 | Shyam Singha Roy | ₹65 crore | Rahul Sankrityan | Nani, Sai Pallavi, Krithi Shetty |
| 10 | Rang De | ₹28.8 crore | Venky Atluri | Nithiin, Keerthy Suresh |