The Sankranthi 2023 festival witnessed a major box-office clash in the Telugu film industry, headlined by two veteran superstars, and Nandamuri Balakrishna
A small-budget urban romance that attempted to serve as counter-programming to the massive action blockbusters. 📊 Box Office Performance (Approximate) Lead Actor Estimated Gross Waltair Veerayya Chiranjeevi Blockbuster ~₹236 crore Veera Simha Reddy Balakrishna ~₹134 crore Average to Hit ~₹290 crore (WW total) Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
Commercial SuccessReleased a day before its rival, this faction-based drama featured Balakrishna in a powerful dual role. Despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics, it resonated strongly with the masses, particularly in the Ceded region, earning an estimated ₹134 crore worldwide. 3. Vaarasudu (January 14) The Sankranthi 2023 festival witnessed a major box-office
Tamil superstars also vied for the lucrative holiday screens in the Telugu states: Vaarasudu (Varisu) headlined by two veteran superstars
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) – If you’re a fan, you’ll love it. Others might find it loud and routine.