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List of highest-grossing Telugu movies

Telugu cinema, consisting primarily of movies in the Telugu language in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is popularly called as Tollywood. It is one of the largest movie production centers in India. 1992 film Gharana Mogudu, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, is the first Telugu film to gross over 7px 10 crore at the box office.[1]

The following is the list of highest grossing Telugu films (including dubbed versions) based on world wide collections (gross and distributors share).

Background color       indicates movies playing on 17 January 2026 in theaters around the world

NOTE: Since Tollywood collection figures have no certain sources, figures are provided on the basis of many sources. Though figures contradicted with some reliable sources in some cases, figures which are cited in most sources are only included.

Worldwide Collections

Gross Collections

Rank Peak Title Year Studio(s) Worldwide Gross Ref(s)
1 1 Baahubali : The Conclusion 2017 Arka Media Works 7px1,742 crore (US$300 million) [2]
2 1 Baahubali : The Beginning 2015 Arka Media Works 7px602 crore (US$100 million) [3][4]
3 3 Saaho 2019 UV Creations 7px408 crore (US$69 million) [5]
4 4 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo 2020 Haarika & Hassine Creations, Geetha Arts 7px263 crore (US$45 million) [6]
5 4 Syeraa Narasimha Reddy 2019 Konidela Productions 7px225 crore (US$38 million) [7]
6 3 Rangasthalam 2018 Mythri Movie Makers 7px214 crore (US$36 million) [8]
7 7 Sarileru Neekevvaru 2020 Sri Venkateswara Creations, AK Entertainments 7px206 crore (US$35 million) [9]
8 4 Maharshi 2019 SVC, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies 7px168 crore (US$29 million) [10]
9 2 Khaidi No. 150 2017 Konidela Productions 7px164 crore (US$28 million) [11]
10 5 Bharat Ane Nenu 2018 DVV Entertainments 7px150 - 7px160 crore (US$27 million) [a]
11 6 Aravindha Sametha 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations 7px144 - 7px159 crore (US$27 million) [b]
12 2 Srimanthudu 2015 Mythri Movie Makers 7px144 crore (US$24 million) [16]
13 1 Magadheera 2009 Geetha Arts 7px136 crore (US$23 million) [17]
14 9 F2 (Fun & Frustration) 2019 Sri Venkateswara Creations 7px135 crore (US$23 million) [18]
15 2 Attarintiki Daredi 2013 Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra 7px131 crore (US$22 million) [19]
16 5 Janatha Garage 2016 Mythri Movie Makers 7px125 crore (US$21 million) [20]
17 5 Sarainodu 2016 Geetha Arts 7px125 crore (US$21 million) [21]
18 9 Jai Lava Kusa 2017 NTR Arts 7px124 crore (US$21 million) [22]
19 12 Geetha Govindam 2018 GA2 Pictures 7px124 crore (US$21 million) [23]
20 9 DJ 2017 Sri Venkateswara Creations 7px115 crore (US$20 million) [24]

Share Collections

The worldwide distributor share figures are given here after adding dubbed versions of Tollywood movies. The distributor shares are net gross [worldwide gross (total tickets sold x ticket rate)-GST] minus theater rentals. The theater rentals vary. Multiplexes give 50% in week one, 42.5% in week two, 37.5% in week three and 30% thereafter to the distributor.

Rank Peak Title Year Studio Worldwide Share ref(s)
1 1 Baahubali : The Conclusion 2017 Arka Media Works 7px813 crore (US$140 million) [2]
2 1 Baahubali : The Beginning 2015 Arka Media Works 7px311 crore (US$53 million) [3][4]
3 3 Saaho 2019 UV Creations 7px213 crore (US$36 million) [25]
4 4 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo 2020 Geetha Arts 7px161 crore (US$27 million) [26]
5 4 Syeraa Narasimha Reddy 2019 Konidela Productions 7px145 crore (US$25 million) [27]
6 6 Sarileru Neekevvaru 2020 AK Entertainments 7px132 crore (US$22 million) [28]
7 3 Rangasthalam 2018 Mythri Movie Makers 7px122 crore (US$21 million) [29]
8 2 Khaidi No.150 2017 Konidela Productions 7px104 crore (US$18 million) [30]
9 5 Maharshi 2019 Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies 7px101 crore (US$17 million) [31]
10 5 Bharat Ane Nenu 2018 DVV Entertainments 7px92 - 7px98 crore (US$17 million) [c]
11 6 Aravindha Sametha 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations 7px89 - 7px95 crore (US$16 million) [d]
12 2 Srimanthudu 2015 Mythri Movie Makers 7px85 crore (US$14 million) [35]
13 1 Magadheera 2009 Geetha Arts 7px83 crore (US$14 million) [36][37]
14 9 F2 (Fun & Frustration) 2019 Sri Venkateswara Creations 7px82 crore (US$14 million) [38]
15 4 Janatha Garage 2016 Mythri Movie Makers 7px81 crore (US$14 million) [39]
16 2 Attarintiki Daredi 2013 Reliance Entertainment, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra 7px74 crore (US$13 million) [40]
17 5 Sarainodu 2016 Geetha Arts 7px73 crore (US$12 million) [41]
18 9 Jai Lava Kusa 2017 NTR Arts 7px73 crore (US$12 million) [42]
19 9 DJ 2017 Sri Venkateswara creations 7px70 crore (US$12 million) [43]
20 13 Geetha Govindam 2018 GA2 Pictures 7px68 crore (US$12 million) [44]

Top grossers by year

File:S. S. Rajamouli at the trailer launch of Baahubali.jpg
Films directed by S. S. Rajamouli have been the highest-grossing film of the year on four occasions, and on three occasions have been the highest-grossing film of all time.
Year Title Studio ref(s)
2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Geetha Arts [45]
2019 Saaho UV Creations [45]
2018 Rangasthalam Mythri Movie Makers [29][45]
2017 Baahubali : The Conclusion Arka Media Works [2]
2016 Janatha Garage Mythri Movie Makers [39]
2015 Baahubali : The Beginning Arka Media Works [46]
2014 Race Gurram Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions [47][48]
2013 Attarintiki Daredi Reliance Entertainment, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra [49]
2012 Gabbar Singh Parameswara Art Productions [50][51]
2011 Dookudu 14 Reels Entertainment [52]
2010 Simha United Movies [53][54]
2009 Magadheera Geetha Arts [55]
2008 Jalsa Geetha Arts [56]
2007 Yamadonga Vishwamithra creations [57]
2006 Pokiri Vaishno Academy, Indira Productions [58]
2005 Andarivadu Geetha Arts [59]
2004 Shankar Dada MBBS Gemini Film Circuit [60]
2003 Tagore Leo Projects Private Limited [61]
2002 Indra Vyjayanthi Movies [62]
2001 Narasimha Naidu Sri Venkataramana Productions [63]

USA collections

The USA gross figures of Top-20 tollywood movies are given here.

Rank Peak Title Year Studio USA Gross ref(s)
1 1 Baahubali : The Conclusion 2017 Arka Media Works US$20.77 million [64]
2 1 Baahubali : The Beginning 2015 Arka Media Works US$7.51 million [65]
3 3 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo 2020 Geetha Arts US$3.61 million [64]
4 3 Rangasthalam 2018 Mythri Movie Makers US$3.51 million [64]
5 4 Bharat Ane Nenu 2018 DVV Entertainments US$3.42 million [64]
6 2 Srimanthudu 2015 Mythri Movie Makers US$2.89 million [66]
7 6 Saaho 2019 UV Creations US$2.76 million [64]
8 6 Mahanati 2018 Vyjayanthi Movies, Swapna Cinema US$2.59 million [64]
9 8 Syeraa Narasimha Reddy 2019 Konidela Productions US$2.50 million [64]
10 7 Geetha Govindam 2018 Geetha Arts US$2.45 million [64]
11 3 A..Aa.. 2016 Haaria & Hassine Creations US$2.45 million [64]
12 4 Khaidi No. 150 2017 Konidela Productions US$2.45 million [64]
13 13 Sarileru Neekevvaru 2020 AK Entertainments US$2.27 million [64]
14 10 Aravindha Sametha 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations US$2.18 million [64]
15 11 F2 (Fun & Frustration) 2019 Sri Venkateswara Creations US$2.14 million [64]
16 6 Fidaa 2017 Sri Venkateswara Creations US$2.07 million [64]
17 7 Agnyaathavaasi 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations US$2.06 million [64]
18 3 Nannaku Prematho 2016 Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra US$2.02 million [67]
19 1 Attarintiki Daredi 2013 Reliance Entertainment, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra US$1.90 million [68][69]
20 16 Maharshi 2019 SV Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies US$1.89 million [64]

Records

Highest grossing(share) movies by month

Month Movie Year Share collections Studio Ref(s)
January Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo 2020 7px161 cr Geetha Arts [26]
February Mirchi 2013 7px47 cr UV creations [70]
March Rangasthalam 2018 7px122 cr Mythri Movie Makers [29]
April Baahubali : The Conclusion 2017 7px813 cr Arka Media Works [2]
May Maharshi 2019 7px101 cr Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies [31]
June DJ 2017 7px70 cr Sri Venkateswara Creations [43]
July Baahubali : The Beginning 2015 7px311 cr Arka Media Works [3][4]
August Saaho 2019 7px213 cr UV Creations [25]
September Janatha Garage 2016 7px81 cr Mythri Movie Makers [39]
October Syeraa Narasimha Reddy 2019 7px145 cr Kondiela Productions [27]
November Damarukam 2012 7px26 cr RR Movie Makers [71]
December Dhruva 2016 7px55 cr Geetha Arts [72]

Biggest opening day

Rank Peak Movie Year Studio(s) AP/Nizam Share ref(s) Release Day
1 1 Baahubali : The Conclusion 2017 Arka Media Works 7px42.8 cr [73] Friday
2 2 Syeraa Narasimha Reddy 2019 Konidela Production Company 7px37.7 cr [74] Wednesday
3 2 Saaho 2019 UV Creations 7px36.2 cr [75] Friday
4 4 Sarileru Neekevvaru 2020 AK Entertainments 7px30.6 cr [76] Saturday
5 2 Agnyaathavaasi 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations 7px26.3 cr [77] Wednesday
5 2 Aravinda Sametha 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations 7px26.3 cr [78] Thursday
7 4 Vinaya Vidheya Rama 2019 DVV Entertainments 7px26.1 cr [79] Friday
8 5 Maharshi 2019 SVC, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies 7px24.0 cr [80] Thursday
9 1 Katama Rayudu 2017 North Star Entertainments 7px20.7 - 7px23.3 cr [e] Friday
10 1 Khaidi No. 150 2017 Konidela Productions 7px23.2 cr [83] Wednesday

Biggest opening week

Rank Peak Movie Year Studio(s) AP/Nizam Share ref(s)
1 1 Baahubali : The Conclusion 2017 Arka Media Works 7px117.5 cr [73]
2 2 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo 2020 Geetha Arts 7px84.9 cr [84]
3 2 Syeraa Narasimha Reddy 2019 Konidela Productions 7px83.0 cr [85]
4 3 Sarileru Neekevvaru 2020 AK Entertainments 7px80.7 cr [86]
5 2 Saaho 2019 UV Creations 7px73.8 cr [75]
6 1 Baahubali : The Beginning 2015 Arka Media Works 7px61.3 cr [87]
7 3 Rangasthalam 2018 Mythri Movie Makers 7px58.6 cr [88]
8 4 Maharshi 2019 Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies 7px58.3 cr [80]
9 2 Khaidi No.150 2017 Konidela Productions 7px56.4 cr [30]
10 5 Aravinda Sametha 2018 Haarika & Hassine Creations 7px55.6 cr [89]

Notes

  1. ↑ Andhra Box Office estimates the film's gross as 7px150 crore (US$26 million).[12] Indian Movie Stats estimates the film's gross as 7px160 crore (US$27 million).[13]
  2. ↑ Andhra Box Office estimates the film's gross as 7px159 crore (US$27 million).[14] Cinetrak estimates the film's gross as 7px144 crore (US$24 million).[15]
  3. ↑ Andhra Box Office estimates the film's share to be 7px92 crore (US$16 million).[12] Box Office Andhra estimates the film's share to be 7px98.0 crore (US$17 million).[32]
  4. ↑ Box Office Andhra estimates the film's share to be 7px89 crore (US$15 million).[33] Andhra Box Office estimates the film's share to be 7px95.0 crore (US$16 million).[34]
  5. ↑ Tolly Revenue estimates the film's share to be 7px20.7 crore (US$3.5 million).[81] Box Office Andhra estimates the film's share to be 7px23.3 crore (US$4.0 million).[82]

References

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  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Why 'Baahubali' will beat 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' in the box office race soon! – DNA 22 September 2015
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bahubali / Baahubali Total Box office collections – Prabhas, Rajamouli, Rana Archived 2016-03-06 at the Wayback Machine – BLR Eagle 20 October 2015
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  35. ↑ Srimanthudu Final Collections – AP Herald 14 October 2015
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  47. ↑ Top Grossing Telugu Films of 2014: Allu Arjun's 'Race Gurram', Ram Charan's 'Yevadu', Nag's 'Manam' and Others – International Business Times 28 December 2014
  48. ↑ Race Gurram to be aired on TV soon – Times of India 8 October 2014
  49. ↑ Telugu cinema industry loses 300 crores in 2013 – Times of India 8 December 2013
  50. ↑ Tollywood's blockbuster year – Times of India 28 December 2012
  51. ↑ Pawan Kalyan beats Mahesh Babu Archived 2013-11-12 at the Wayback Machine – Times of India 9 January 2013
  52. ↑ Year of family entertainers – The Hindu 24 December 2011
  53. ↑ Action, romance & some comedy... – Times of India 21 June 2010
  54. ↑ Top 10 Telugu Movies of 2010 Archived 2015-12-23 at the Wayback Machine – Jollyhoo 29 December 2010
  55. ↑ Tollywood's report card of 2009 Archived 2013-05-15 at the Wayback Machine – Times of India 27 December 2009
  56. ↑ 'GS 2' to Become Pawan-Devi's 4th Mega Hit! – CineJosh 19 December 2013
  57. ↑ All Time Tollywood Top 10 Films – Andhraboxoffice
  58. ↑ Pokiri tops 2006 Archived 2007-01-03 at the Wayback Machine – The Hindu 29 December 2006
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  66. ↑ 'Srimanthudu' 5th Weekend Box Office Collection: Mahesh Babu's Film Fails to Cross 3 Million Mark in 31 Days – International Business Times 8 September 2015
  67. ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-oopiri-beats-manam-record-turns-4th-highest-grossing-telugu-film-675087 -International Business Times 17 April 2016
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  69. ↑ Attarintiki Daredi collects 20 cr in overseas – Times of India 29 October 2013
  70. ↑ Top Worldwide Share (Telugu): 'Yevadu', 'SVSC', 'Attarintiki Daredi', 'Mirchi' and Other Films – International Business Times 16 February 2014
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