Tollywood’s Sankranti releases kicked off the year decently with hits like Hanuman and moderate successes like Guntur Kaaram and Naa Saami Ranga. However, February turned out to be disastrous for both buyers and audiences alike.
Big-budget film Eagle flopped, while medium-budget releases like Ambajipeta Marriage Band and Only Ooru Peru Bhairavakona saw some decent collections compared to January.
Small budget films like Siddharth Roy and Masthu Shades Unnai Ra neelo struggled to draw audiences to theaters. Only Ooru Peru Bhairavakona managed to reach average-above average status. The theaters are now pinning hopes on March releases for relief.
With films like Operation Valentaine and Chari 111 hitting screens, the public’s reception will determine their success. Other notable March releases include Vyooham, Bhimaa, Gaami, and Premalu Telugu dub, which are generating good buzz and are anticipated to perform well at the box office.