Waltair Veerayya emerged as the absolute winner of the 2023 Sankranthi race. The movie brought back the vintage, energetic comedic timing of Chiranjeevi mixed with high-octane action. Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s extended cameo appearance as a powerful police officer provided the perfect dramatic anchor to the second half. Boosted by Devi Sri Prasad’s chart-busting music album (featuring hits like "Boss Party"), the film heavily dominated both single screens and overseas multiplexes. 2. Veera Simha Reddy January 12, 2023
: While they faced stiff competition from local stars, Thalapathy Vijay’s Vaarasudu found success among family audiences, whereas Ajith’s Tegimpu catered to the action-loving crowd.
Based on final reported figures (Telugu-speaking states + overseas), here is the ranking of the by performance: Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
The harvest festival of 2023 brought a cinematic feast for Telugu audiences. Unlike previous years where one film dominates, 2023 saw a triple-threat showdown.
: Featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna, this film released just a day before Waltair Veerayya Waltair Veerayya emerged as the absolute winner of
The family drama received mixed reports from the Telugu audience. Despite that, it managed to collect over ₹9 crores in the Telugu states alone. Globally, Varisu was a massive success, crossing the ₹200 crore gross mark worldwide within 7 days. In Telugu, it ended up as a hit .
The Sankranthi release Telugu movies of 2023 are expected to be a grand celebration of cinema, with several highly anticipated films hitting the theatres. With big-budget films, star-studded casts, and action-packed storylines, there's something for every kind of audience. As the Telugu film industry continues to evolve and grow, Sankranthi releases remain an essential part of its calendar, bringing good luck, prosperity, and entertainment to fans across the globe. Boosted by Devi Sri Prasad’s chart-busting music album
The 2023 season demonstrated the power of traditional Telugu cinema over dubbed content in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, solidifying the importance of mass-appealing, action-oriented content for the festival season.
According to reports, while these films performed well in Tamil Nadu, they faced stiff competition in Telugu states from the home-grown mass entertainers. Mid-Range and Other Releases