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| | Highest-Grossing Film(s) | Key Milestones & Verified Gross | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | [Highest Grossing] "Rated as the biggest hit in Telugu cinema in 70 years," and ran for a record 100 days in 103 centers. Also included the family drama Nuvve Kavali (βΉ35.6 crore gross). | | 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | [Highest Grossing] First Telugu film to have a distributor share of βΉ20 crores and completed 100 days in 105 theatres. | | 2002 | Indra | [Highest Grossing] At the time, the highest-grossing Telugu film, collecting over βΉ40 crore. It was a landmark film in Chiranjeevi's career. | | 2003 | Tagore | [Highest Grossing] Collected βΉ45.35 crores with a 100-day run. | | 2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | [Highest Grossing] A beloved remake of the Hindi hit Munnabhai M.B.B.S. , which performed exceptionally well. | | 2005 | Andarivaadu | [Highest Grossing] A massive action hit featuring Chiranjeevi in a dual role. | | 2006 | Pokiri | [Highest Grossing] Grossed βΉ70 crore worldwide and remained the highest-grossing Telugu film for three years. | | 2007 | Yamadonga | [Highest Grossing] A fantasy action film that had a 100-day run in 92 centers. | | 2008 | Jalsa | [Highest Grossing] The first Telugu film to release across 1000 screens worldwide. | | 2009 | Magadheera | [Highest Grossing] A groundbreaking period fantasy with a 1000-day theatrical run, surpassing all previous South Indian films. |
: Directed by Gunasekhar, this gripping sports-action thriller catapulted Mahesh Babu into mainstream superstardom.
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This curated, verified list of the highest-grossing Telugu films from 2000 to 2020 is not just a record of box office success; it is the story of Tollywood's rise to global prominence. From the record-breaking runs of and Narasimha Naidu to the historic, multi-thousand-crore phenomenon of Baahubali , these films represent the ambition, creativity, and entertainment that define Telugu cinema.
: A realistic, low-budget romantic comedy directed by Tharun Bhascker that kickstarted a new wave of naturalistic filmmaking in Telugu cinema.
: A taut thriller that proved Telugu cinema could excel in low-budget, high-concept mystery storytelling. π TOP 5 MODERN CLASSICS BY BOX OFFICE
: Allu Arjun showcased a rugged, six-pack transformation in this Puri Jagannadh action entertainer.
: Marked the directorial debut of Puri Jagannadh and established Pawan Kalyanβs unique onscreen style.
The first part of SS Rajamouliβs epic changed Indian cinema forever. | | 2002 | Indra | [Highest Grossing]
: Tharun Bhascker's refreshing, realistic romantic comedy launched Vijay Deverakonda into the limelight.
: Mahesh Babuβs action-comedy became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time, blending entertainment with family emotion.
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A visual spectacle that proved Telugu cinema could handle grand-scale reincarnation themes.