Ram Charan's 'RRR', Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa', and Prabhas' 'Salaar': Recent box office hits of Tollywood

Tollywood has witnessed a slew of box office hits in the past two to three years. Rebel star Prabhas' action thriller 'Salaar Part 1 - Ceasefire' has been running successfully in theaters since its release on December 22. Apart from 'Salaar', 'Ram Charan's 'RRR' brought international acclaim for Tollywood and 'Pushpa' has left fans wanting for more! Here's celebrating some of the biggest blockbusters from Tollywood in recent times.

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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' stands out as a memorable film, earning the prestigious Oscar for Best Song of the Year. The film, featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan in lead roles, emerged as the blockbuster of 2022. The movie achieved a staggering global box office collection of ₹1,387 crore, establishing numerous records within the Indian film industry. Notably, it secured the position of the third highest-grossing Indian film overall, the second highest-grossing Telugu film, and the highest-grossing Telugu film specifically in 2022. Furthermore, it proudly claimed the title of the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide for the year 2022. These remarkable achievements underscore the immense success and popularity the film garnered on a global scale.

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Pushpa catapulted Allu Arjun to new heights of fame. Directed by Sukumar, it secured its position as the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2021. Allu Arjun's remarkable transformation in the movie was a massive success, leaving fans eagerly anticipating Pushpa 2. The movie enjoyed significant commercial success, raking in an impressive ₹360 crore at the box office. Notably, it stands tall among the all-time highest-grossing Telugu films. This achievement reflects the film's widespread popularity and its noteworthy impact on the box office scene during the stated period.

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Allu Arjun's stardom soared with the success of 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film's songs became a nationwide sensation, making Allu Arjun a household name. The movie achieved significant commercial success, amassing a substantial ₹280 crore in global box office earnings. It not only secured a place among the all-time highest-grossing Telugu films but also claimed the position of the second highest-grossing Indian film in 2020. Additionally, Thaman's exceptional musical contributions were recognized with the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, adding another layer of accolades to the film's achievements.

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'Salaar' emerged as one of the pivotal films in Prabhas's career. With its grand scale content and engaging action, the film made it big at the box office. Despite clashing with Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dunki', this Christmas release of 2023 has managed to collect over Rs 468 crore at the worldwide box office. Directed by the brilliant Prashanth Neel, the film is delivering a power-packed treat to the audience and has nearly crossed Rs 500 crore at the box office. The movie showcases a stellar cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, Shruti Haasan, and Sriya Reddy. Each of them has received praise for their screen presence and performances in the movie.

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'Rangasthalam' showcased the versatility of Ram Charan as an actor. Directed by Sukumar, it is the standout hit of 2018. Samantha played the female lead. Rangasthalam garnered acclaim from critics, who praised Sukumar's writing and highlighted the standout performances of the ensemble cast, with particular emphasis on Ram Charan and Jagapathi Babu. Beyond critical acclaim, the film also achieved commercial success, accumulating an impressive Rs 216 crore at the box office, securing its position among the highest-grossing Telugu films. Additionally, the film received the prestigious National Film Award for Best Audiography.

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