January 2025 has proven to be a rollercoaster for Telugu cinema. While Game Changer starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani faced a major setback at the box office, and Daaku Maharaaj is heading for an average finish, Sankranthiki Vasthunam starring Venkatesh has emerged as a massive blockbuster. Looking ahead, several big-ticket Telugu films are set to dominate the box office this year.
OG, a highly anticipated gangster action drama directed by Sujeeth and starring Pawan Kalyan, is one of the top contenders. Produced by DVV Entertainment, the film features Emraan Hashmi in a pivotal villain role and is expected to shatter box office records with its massive budget.
The Prabhas-led The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, has generated significant buzz. This horror-comedy, which also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt, is expected to perform well at the box office if it secures positive word-of-mouth. With an estimated production budget of Rs 200 crore, the film is poised to make waves if it lives up to expectations.
Nandamuri Balakrishna returns in Akhanda 2, the spiritual sequel to the 2022 hit Akhanda. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, the film is anticipated to replicate the success of its predecessor and could find a strong audience even in Hindi markets.
Vishwambhara, starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role, is another much-anticipated release. Written and directed by Mallidi Vassishta, this fantasy action movie, backed by a large budget, has the potential to become a huge hit if it garners positive feedback from the audience.
Lastly, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, another Pawan Kalyan starrer, is creating waves with its buzz. This period action drama, co-starring Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Nora Fatehi, is generating excitement on social media. If the film lives up to the hype, it could set new milestones in Telugu cinema.
