Explore Top Telugu Movies of 2023: Sensations on Day One Collection

Over the years, Tollywood has produced some of the most iconic films in the history of Indian cinema. From the grandeur of the ‘Baahubali’ series to the grit of the ‘KGF’ series to the recent blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, Telugu cinema continues to capture the hearts of the nation. The trend continued in 2023 as several Telugu films made waves at the box office. On that note, we delve into the five Telugu films released in 2023 that recorded the highest opening day box office grosses, demonstrating the continued success of the industry and its ability to attract a wide range of audiences.

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Adipurush – An epic myth on the big screen

One of the most awaited films of 2023, ‘Adipurush’ was an adaptation of the revered Indian epic Ramayana. Directed by Om Raut, the film had a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan in important roles. Adipurush, which released nationwide, created a sensation at the box office, grossing a staggering Rs 3.24 crore in the Telugu speaking states on its first day. This amazing feat cemented its place as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.

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Veera Sinha Reddy – NBK’s return to glory

Directed by Gopichand Malineni, ‘Veera Simha Reddy’ marks the return of the legendary Nandamuri Balakrishna to the silver screen. NBK’s powerful performance in combination with Shruti Haasan and Honey Rose mesmerized the huge audience. The film was a huge success from the first day and grossed a whopping Rs 2,508 crore in the Telugu speaking states. Veera Sinha Reddy reaffirmed Balakrishna’s enduring appeal in Tollywood.

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Companions: Avatar – Pawan Kalyan’s nephew joins the fray

‘Bro: The Avatar’ was the much-awaited release of 2023 featuring dynamic power star Pawan Kalyan and his nephew Sai Dharam Tej. The film generated huge hype but failed to recreate the expected blockbuster hit. Nevertheless, the film had a commendable opening grossing around Rs 230 crore on its first day in Telugu speaking states, showcasing Pawan Kalyan’s enduring star power.

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Walter Veeraya – Chiranjeevi’s charismatic brilliance

The first half of 2023 saw the release of Waltair Veerayya, directed by Bobby Kohli and starring the charismatic Chiranjeevi along with Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan. The action-packed film received positive reviews and he grossed a whopping Rs 2,290 crore on its opening day in Telugu speaking states. Walter Veeraya demonstrated the enduring appeal of Chiranjeevi and the box office success of his films.

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Bhola Shankar – Chiranjeevi’s second act in 2023

Chiranjeevi returned to the silver screen in 2023 with Bhola Shankar, directed by Meher Ramesh and starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Keerthy Suresh. Although the film did not garner widespread acclaim, it still managed to collect Rs 1.53 crore in Telugu speaking states on the day of its release, confirming Chiranjeevi’s status as a box office magnet.

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