In recent years, Tollywood has witnessed a remarkable trend: small-budget movies are hitting it big at the box office! Directors are stepping away from the usual commercial formulas and bringing fresh, realistic, and engaging stories to the audience. The viewers, in turn, are loving these unique films, leading to impressive box office collections.
Here's a look at some of the small and medium-budget movies that have made huge profits in Tollywood:
HanuMan 🦸♂️
Break-even Target: ₹29.65 Crores
Profit: ₹127.95 Crores
Teja Sajja and Prashanth Varma's combination created magic, surpassing expectations with a pan-India success.
Geetha Govindam ❤️
Break-even Target: ₹15 Crores
Profit: ₹55.43 Crores
Starring Vijay Deverakonda, this movie won hearts and made massive profits.
Karthikeya 2 🔍
Break-even Target: ₹12.8 Crores
Profit: ₹45.60 Crores
Nikhil’s thrilling adventure was a box-office hit.
DJ Tillu Square 🎧
Break-even Target: ₹27 Crores
Profit: ₹47 Crores
Siddu Jonnalagadda's quirky film struck a chord with the audience.
Baby 👶
Break-even Target: ₹7.40 Crores
Profit: ₹37.25 Crores
This charming movie was a sleeper hit.
Uppena 🌊
Break-even Target: ₹20 Crores
Profit: ₹31.02 Crores
Vaishnav Tej's debut film made a splash with its emotional storyline.
Fidaa 💃
Break-even Target: ₹15 Crores
Profit: ₹30.05 Crores
Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi's love story was a blockbuster.
Sita Ramam 🌼
Break-even Target: ₹16.2 Crores
Profit: ₹30.30 Crores
Dulquer Salmaan's romantic drama was a massive success.
Virupaksha 👁️
Break-even Target: ₹22.20 Crores
Profit: ₹26 Crores
Sai Dharam Tej’s movie delivered on the promise of an intriguing story.
Jathi Ratnalu 😂
Break-even Target: ₹11 Crores
Profit: ₹27.52 Crores
A comedy that had everyone laughing their way to the theatres.
iSmart Shankar 🤖
Break-even Target: ₹17.7 Crores
Profit: ₹22.78 Crores
Ram Pothineni’s energetic performance drove this movie’s success.
Bimbisara 🏰
Break-even Target: ₹15.6 Crores
Profit: ₹22.32 Crores
This historical fantasy resonated well with the audience.
Arjun Reddy 💔
Break-even Target: ₹5.5 Crores
Profit: ₹20.3 Crores
Vijay Deverakonda’s intense drama remains a cult favorite.
These movies prove that with the right story and execution, even small-budget films can achieve extraordinary success! What’s your favorite small-budget blockbuster? Let us know in the comments! 🎥✨