Top 20 Highest Grossing Telugu Movies of All Time
Telugu cinema is one of the largest movie production centers in India, and it has produced some of the highest-grossing films of all time. In this article, we will be discussing the top 20 highest-grossing Telugu movies of all time. These movies have not only been successful in India but have also made a mark globally. The list includes movies like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, RRR, Salaar, Baahubali, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Geetha Govindam, Waltair Veerayya, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Srimanthudu, and Guntur Kaaram. These movies have grossed millions of dollars and have been loved by audiences worldwide.
Telugu cinema has been producing some of the best movies in India, and the success of these movies is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the filmmakers and actors. The Telugu film industry has come a long way since the release of the first Telugu film, Gharana Mogudu, in 1992. Today, Telugu movies are not only popular in India but also have a global audience. The success of these movies has put Telugu cinema on the map, and it is now considered one of the most important film industries in India. In this article, we will be discussing the top 20 highest-grossing Telugu movies of all time, which have made a significant impact on the industry.
List of Highest Grossing Telugu Movies:
Rank | Title | Year | Budget | Worldwide Collection | Star Cast | Director |
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1 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | ₹250 crore | ₹1,810.60 crore ($280.7 million) | Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, Subbaraju | S. S. Rajamouli |
2 | RRR | 2022 | ₹550 crore | ₹1,387.26 crore (US$180 million) | N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris | S. S. Rajamouli |
3 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | 2023 | ₹270 crore | ₹715 crore (US$90 million) | Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Easwari Rao, Jagapathi Babu, Tinnu Anand | Prashanth Neel |
4 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | ₹180 crore | ₹650 crore | Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar | S. S. Rajamouli |
5 | Saaho | 2019 | ₹325 crore | ₹419–439 crore | Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Jackie Shroff, Arun Vijay, Neil Nitin Mukesh | Sujeeth |
6 | Pushpa: The Rise | 2021 | ₹200-250 crore | ₹365–373 crore | Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagadeesh Prathap, Bandari, Sunil, Dhananjaya, Ajay Ghosh | Sukumar |
7 | Adipurush | 2023 | ₹500–700 crore | ₹354 crore | Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage | Om Raut |
8 | Hanu-Man* | 2024 | ₹40 crore | ₹300 crore (US$38 million) | Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore | Prasanth Varma |
9 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | ₹100 crore | ₹262–280 crore | Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Tabu, Jayaram, Sushanth, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma | Trivikram Srinivas |
10 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | ₹75 crore | ₹260 crore (US$38 million) | Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna, Vijayashanti, Prakash Raj, Rajendra Prasad | Anil Ravipudi |
11 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | ₹200–300 crore | ₹240.6 crore ($34.2 million) | Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi, Jagapathi Babu | Surender Reddy |
12 | Waltair Veerayya | 2023 | ₹140 crore | ₹225.70 crore | Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Catherine Tresa, Bobby Simha, Prakash Raj | Bobby Kolli |
13 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | ₹60 crore | ₹216 crore (US$27 million) | Ram Charan, Samantha, Aadhi Pinisetty | Sukumar |
14 | Radhe Shyam | 2022 | ₹300–350 crore | ₹200–214.04 crore | Prabhas, Pooja Hegde | Radha Krishna Kumar |
15 | Bharat Ane Nenu | 2018 | ₹65 crore | ₹187.6–225 crore | Mahesh Babu, Kiara Advani | Koratala Siva |
16 | Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | ₹55 crore | ₹187 crore | Pawan Kalyan, Samantha, Pranitha Subhash | Trivikram Srinivas |
17 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | 2022 | N/A | ₹180–230 crore | Mahesh Babu, Keerthy Suresh, Samuthirakani | Parasuram |
18 | Maharshi | 2019 | ₹100–130 crore | ₹175–200 crore | Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, Allari Naresh | Vamshi Paidipally |
19 | Guntur Kaaram | 2024 | ₹200 crore | ₹171.5 crore | Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu | Trivikram Srinivas |
20 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | 2018 | ₹90 crore | ₹166.50-170 crore | N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu | Trivikram Srinivas |
21 | Bheemla Nayak | 2022 | ₹75 crore | ₹161–₹192.37 crore | Pawan Kalyan, Rana Daggubati | Saagar K. Chandra |
FAQs
What is the highest-grossing Telugu film?
S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ became the highest-grossing Telugu movie and the 2nd highest-grossing Indian movie ever.
Which Telugu movie has 100 crore gross?
The first Telugu film to enter the “100 Crore club” was a 2009 film directed by S.S. Rajamouli, Magadheera.
Which was the first 500 crore movie in Telugu?
Baahubali: The Beginning became the first Telugu film to cross ₹500 crore directed by S.S. Rajamouli.
Which was the first 1000 crore movie in Telugu?
S.S. Rajamouli directed ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ became the first Telugu film to cross ₹1000 crore.
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- Highest Grossing Tamil Movies of All Time
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- Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of All Time
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