The "Megastar" Chiranjeevi returned to the Sankranthi race after a gap with Waltair Veerayya . The film saw Chiranjeevi in a stylish, grey-shaded role as a cunning but good-hearted fisherman-turned-smuggler. Ravi Teja played a straight-laced cop chasing him, leading to a hilarious cat-and-mouse chase. The film was packed with nostalgia, foot-tapping music by Devi Sri Prasad, and a blockbuster cameo by Ram Charan (Chiranjeevi’s son) in the song "Boss Party."
A small-budget urban romance that attempted to serve as counter-programming to the massive action blockbusters. 📊 Box Office Performance (Approximate) Lead Actor Estimated Gross Waltair Veerayya Chiranjeevi Blockbuster ~₹236 crore Veera Simha Reddy Balakrishna ~₹134 crore Average to Hit ~₹290 crore (WW total) Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
unveiled a lineup of 16 licensed Telugu titles for 2023, ensuring that the festive buzz extended to home viewers. Post-Theatrical Arrivals The "Megastar" Chiranjeevi returned to the Sankranthi race
Positioned as a small-budget counter-programming option, this romantic drama aimed for viewers seeking a lighter alternative to the heavy-duty action spectacles of the senior stars. Box Office Performance Summary The film was packed with nostalgia, foot-tapping music
While initially aiming for a Sankranti 2023 release, Akhil Akkineni's spy thriller was delayed, reflecting the intense competition for theatre slots during this window. Box Office Impact and Outcome
The Sankranthi 2023 season in Tollywood was a massive box office event, dominated by a historic clash between two of the industry's biggest veterans, Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna. Major Theatrical Releases Release Date Veera Simha Reddy Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan Jan 12, 2023