List of highest-grossing Telugu movies facts for kids
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 ₹ 10 crore at the box office.
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 6 June 2025 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.
Contents
Worldwide Collections
Gross Collections
| Rank | Peak | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Worldwide Gross | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Baahubali : The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹1,742 crore (US$300 million) | |
| 2 | 1 | Baahubali : The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹602 crore (US$100 million) | |
| 3 | 3 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | ₹408 crore (US$69 million) | |
| 4 | 4 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Haarika & Hassine Creations, Geetha Arts | ₹263 crore (US$45 million) | |
| 5 | 4 | Syeraa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Productions | ₹225 crore (US$38 million) | |
| 6 | 3 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹214 crore (US$36 million) | |
| 7 | 7 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | Sri Venkateswara Creations, AK Entertainments | ₹206 crore (US$35 million) | |
| 8 | 4 | Maharshi | 2019 | SVC, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies | ₹168 crore (US$29 million) | |
| 9 | 2 | Khaidi No. 150 | 2017 | Konidela Productions | ₹164 crore (US$28 million) | |
| 10 | 5 | Bharat Ane Nenu | 2018 | DVV Entertainments | ₹150 - ₹160 crore (US$27 million) | |
| 11 | 6 | Aravindha Sametha | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | ₹144 - ₹159 crore (US$27 million) | |
| 12 | 2 | Srimanthudu | 2015 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹144 crore (US$24 million) | |
| 13 | 1 | Magadheera | 2009 | Geetha Arts | ₹136 crore (US$23 million) | |
| 14 | 9 | F2 (Fun & Frustration) | 2019 | Sri Venkateswara Creations | ₹135 crore (US$23 million) | |
| 15 | 2 | Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | ₹131 crore (US$22 million) | |
| 16 | 5 | Janatha Garage | 2016 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹125 crore (US$21 million) | |
| 17 | 5 | Sarainodu | 2016 | Geetha Arts | ₹125 crore (US$21 million) | |
| 18 | 9 | Jai Lava Kusa | 2017 | NTR Arts | ₹124 crore (US$21 million) | |
| 19 | 12 | Geetha Govindam | 2018 | GA2 Pictures | ₹124 crore (US$21 million) | |
| 20 | 9 | DJ | 2017 | Sri Venkateswara Creations | ₹115 crore (US$20 million) |
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 | ₹813 crore (US$140 million) | |
| 2 | 1 | Baahubali : The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹311 crore (US$53 million) | |
| 3 | 3 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | ₹213 crore (US$36 million) | |
| 4 | 4 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Geetha Arts | ₹161 crore (US$27 million) | |
| 5 | 4 | Syeraa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Productions | ₹145 crore (US$25 million) | |
| 6 | 6 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | AK Entertainments | ₹132 crore (US$22 million) | |
| 7 | 3 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹122 crore (US$21 million) | |
| 8 | 2 | Khaidi No.150 | 2017 | Konidela Productions | ₹104 crore (US$18 million) | |
| 9 | 5 | Maharshi | 2019 | Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies | ₹101 crore (US$17 million) | |
| 10 | 5 | Bharat Ane Nenu | 2018 | DVV Entertainments | ₹92 - ₹98 crore (US$17 million) | |
| 11 | 6 | Aravindha Sametha | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | ₹89 - ₹95 crore (US$16 million) | |
| 12 | 2 | Srimanthudu | 2015 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹85 crore (US$14 million) | |
| 13 | 1 | Magadheera | 2009 | Geetha Arts | ₹83 crore (US$14 million) | |
| 14 | 9 | F2 (Fun & Frustration) | 2019 | Sri Venkateswara Creations | ₹82 crore (US$14 million) | |
| 15 | 4 | Janatha Garage | 2016 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹81 crore (US$14 million) | |
| 16 | 2 | Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | Reliance Entertainment, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | ₹74 crore (US$13 million) | |
| 17 | 5 | Sarainodu | 2016 | Geetha Arts | ₹73 crore (US$12 million) | |
| 18 | 9 | Jai Lava Kusa | 2017 | NTR Arts | ₹73 crore (US$12 million) | |
| 19 | 9 | DJ | 2017 | Sri Venkateswara creations | ₹70 crore (US$12 million) | |
| 20 | 13 | Geetha Govindam | 2018 | GA2 Pictures | ₹68 crore (US$12 million) |
Top grossers by year
| Year | Title | Studio | ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Geetha Arts | |
| 2019 | Saaho | UV Creations | |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Mythri Movie Makers | |
| 2017 | Baahubali : The Conclusion | Arka Media Works | |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Mythri Movie Makers | |
| 2015 | Baahubali : The Beginning | Arka Media Works | |
| 2014 | Race Gurram | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions | |
| 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Reliance Entertainment, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Parameswara Art Productions | |
| 2011 | Dookudu | 14 Reels Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Simha | United Movies | |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Geetha Arts | |
| 2008 | Jalsa | Geetha Arts | |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Vishwamithra creations | |
| 2006 | Pokiri | Vaishno Academy, Indira Productions | |
| 2005 | Andarivadu | Geetha Arts | |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS | Gemini Film Circuit | |
| 2003 | Tagore | Leo Projects Private Limited | |
| 2002 | Indra | Vyjayanthi Movies | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Sri Venkataramana Productions |
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 | |
| 2 | 1 | Baahubali : The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | US$7.51 million | |
| 3 | 3 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Geetha Arts | US$3.61 million | |
| 4 | 3 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | Mythri Movie Makers | US$3.51 million | |
| 5 | 4 | Bharat Ane Nenu | 2018 | DVV Entertainments | US$3.42 million | |
| 6 | 2 | Srimanthudu | 2015 | Mythri Movie Makers | US$2.89 million | |
| 7 | 6 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | US$2.76 million | |
| 8 | 6 | Mahanati | 2018 | Vyjayanthi Movies, Swapna Cinema | US$2.59 million | |
| 9 | 8 | Syeraa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Productions | US$2.50 million | |
| 10 | 7 | Geetha Govindam | 2018 | Geetha Arts | US$2.45 million | |
| 11 | 3 | A..Aa.. | 2016 | Haaria & Hassine Creations | US$2.45 million | |
| 12 | 4 | Khaidi No. 150 | 2017 | Konidela Productions | US$2.45 million | |
| 13 | 13 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | AK Entertainments | US$2.27 million | |
| 14 | 10 | Aravindha Sametha | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | US$2.18 million | |
| 15 | 11 | F2 (Fun & Frustration) | 2019 | Sri Venkateswara Creations | US$2.14 million | |
| 16 | 6 | Fidaa | 2017 | Sri Venkateswara Creations | US$2.07 million | |
| 17 | 7 | Agnyaathavaasi | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | US$2.06 million | |
| 18 | 3 | Nannaku Prematho | 2016 | Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | US$2.02 million | |
| 19 | 1 | Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | Reliance Entertainment, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | US$1.90 million | |
| 20 | 16 | Maharshi | 2019 | SV Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies | US$1.89 million |
Records
| Month | Movie | Year | Share collections | Studio | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | ₹161 cr | Geetha Arts | |
| February | Mirchi | 2013 | ₹47 cr | UV creations | |
| March | Rangasthalam | 2018 | ₹122 cr | Mythri Movie Makers | |
| April | Baahubali : The Conclusion | 2017 | ₹813 cr | Arka Media Works | |
| May | Maharshi | 2019 | ₹101 cr | Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies | |
| June | DJ | 2017 | ₹70 cr | Sri Venkateswara Creations | |
| July | Baahubali : The Beginning | 2015 | ₹311 cr | Arka Media Works | |
| August | Saaho | 2019 | ₹213 cr | UV Creations | |
| September | Janatha Garage | 2016 | ₹81 cr | Mythri Movie Makers | |
| October | Syeraa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | ₹145 cr | Kondiela Productions | |
| November | Damarukam | 2012 | ₹26 cr | RR Movie Makers | |
| December | Dhruva | 2016 | ₹55 cr | Geetha Arts |
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 | ₹42.8 cr | Friday | |
| 2 | 2 | Syeraa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Production Company | ₹37.7 cr | Wednesday | |
| 3 | 2 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | ₹36.2 cr | Friday | |
| 4 | 4 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | AK Entertainments | ₹30.6 cr | Saturday | |
| 5 | 2 | Agnyaathavaasi | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | ₹26.3 cr | Wednesday | |
| 5 | 2 | Aravinda Sametha | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | ₹26.3 cr | Thursday | |
| 7 | 4 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | 2019 | DVV Entertainments | ₹26.1 cr | Friday | |
| 8 | 5 | Maharshi | 2019 | SVC, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies | ₹24.0 cr | Thursday | |
| 9 | 1 | Katama Rayudu | 2017 | North Star Entertainments | ₹20.7 - ₹23.3 cr | Friday | |
| 10 | 1 | Khaidi No. 150 | 2017 | Konidela Productions | ₹23.2 cr | Wednesday |
Biggest opening week
| Rank | Peak | Movie | Year | Studio(s) | AP/Nizam Share | ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Baahubali : The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹117.5 cr | |
| 2 | 2 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Geetha Arts | ₹84.9 cr | |
| 3 | 2 | Syeraa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Productions | ₹83.0 cr | |
| 4 | 3 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | AK Entertainments | ₹80.7 cr | |
| 5 | 2 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | ₹73.8 cr | |
| 6 | 1 | Baahubali : The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹61.3 cr | |
| 7 | 3 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | Mythri Movie Makers | ₹58.6 cr | |
| 8 | 4 | Maharshi | 2019 | Sri Venkateswara Creations, PVP Cinema, Vyjayanthi Movies | ₹58.3 cr | |
| 9 | 2 | Khaidi No.150 | 2017 | Konidela Productions | ₹56.4 cr | |
| 10 | 5 | Aravinda Sametha | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | ₹55.6 cr |
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
List of highest-grossing Telugu movies Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.