Here’s a comprehensive review of the Sankranthi 2023 Telugu movies — one of the biggest box-office clash seasons in recent Tollywood history. That year, three major films released within days of each other: Veera Simha Reddy, Waltair Veerayya, and Krack (though Krack was actually a 2021 film, it’s often confused; the correct 2023 Sankranthi lineup featured Veera Simha Reddy, Waltair Veerayya, and Varisu (Tamil dubbed) / Thunivu (Tamil dubbed) along with Kalyanam Kamaneeyam as a small release).
According to reports, while these films performed well in Tamil Nadu, they faced stiff competition in Telugu states from the home-grown mass entertainers. Mid-Range and Other Releases Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
Box Office: It grossed over ₹134 crore worldwide, achieving "Hit" status despite mixed to negative reviews from critics. Waltair Veerayya (January 13, 2023) Cast: Chiranjeevi , Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Catherine Tresa, Prakash Raj. Here’s a comprehensive review of the Sankranthi 2023
A smaller-budgeted romantic family entertainer starring Santosh Sobhan. Agent (Originally Planned) Mid-Range and Other Releases Box Office: It grossed
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The Plot: This bilingual film (titled Varisu in Tamil) stars Thalapathy Vijay as a prodigal son who returns to help his family's business empire during a crisis.
, it boasted a massive opening, grossing over ₹134 crore worldwide. Dubbed Contenders