2025 Round-up: Hits and Blockbusters of the Year
on Dec 29, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Telugu film industry reflects on a year where content is king was more than just a tagline. While massive budgets frequently faltered, small-scale stories and spiritual epics captured the hearts of the audience. Here is the list of 2025 Big hits in Telugu States
Sankrantiki Vasthunnam: Starring Venkatesh as solo lead, Anil Ravipudi delivered a masterful commercial entertainer that shocked many with its box office returns, close to 281 crores gross. He emerged as a brand and now, he is eyeing even bigger hit for Sankranti 2026 with Megastar Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
Little Hearts: The biggest surprise of 2025, this breezy rom-com featuring Mouli Tanuj and Shivani Nagaram turned a modest ₹2 crore budget into a staggering ₹40 crore worldwide gross. Its nostalgic charm and organic humor made it one of the most profitable Indian films of the year.
Mahavatar Narsimha: Breaking boundaries for Indian animation, this mythological epic raked in over ₹250 crore. Critics praised its "spiritual depth" and "world-class VFX," proving that grand storytelling can transcend traditional live-action formats.
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty’s prequel lived up to the gargantuan hype, grossing over ₹850 crore worldwide. It remains the year's undisputed titan, seamlessly blending folklore with high-octane cinematic spectacle.
Raju Weds Rambai: A true "people’s hit," this rooted Telangana-backdrop love story struck gold at the box office, grossing over ₹20 crore. Its heart-touching narrative and success in C-centers reminded the industry of the power of authentic storytelling.
Mirai: Teja Sajja’s action-adventure spectacle solidified his status as a new-age star. With a ₹150 crore haul, the film successfully capitalized on the "Sajja-fantasy" brand established by his previous works.
HIT: The Third Case: Nani’s turn as the gritty Arjun Sarkaar revitalized the investigative thriller genre. The film’s "tight screenplay" helped it earn a "Super Hit" verdict, doubling its investment within the first few weeks.
Court: This legal drama redefined the power of a "small film," grossing over ₹57 crore against a tiny budget. Its "raw realism" and powerful performances sparked nationwide conversations.
Thandel: Naga Chaitanya’s portrayal of a Srikakulam fisherman remains his career-best work. The film’s emotional core and coastal backdrop resonated deeply, leading to massive commercial success.
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