The year 2025 has been rather inconsistent for Telugu cinema, with only a handful of films striking a chord with the audience. However, September seems to be rewriting that story.
It began with the surprising success of Little Hearts, followed by strong performances from Mirai and Kishkindapuri. This past weekend has turned out to be a profitable one for the Telugu film industry.
The biggest winner of the weekend is undoubtedly Mirai. Backed by glowing reviews, the film posted a strong weekend total. According to the makers, it collected over ₹80 crore, putting it well on track to enter the ₹100 crore club.
Kishkindapuri has also tasted success, even though it was impacted by Mirai’s dominance. Despite facing strong competition, the film has performed decently. While official numbers haven’t been released, trends on BookMyShow suggest a solid audience turnout.
Meanwhile, the feel-good comedy Little Hearts has continued its strong run. Despite competing with bigger films, it managed to pull in steady revenue, making it one of the pleasant surprises in recent Telugu cinema.
Theatres across the Telugu states are finally seeing packed shows, and theatre owners are expressing happiness after a long dry spell. Audiences, too, are turning up in big numbers, signalling a much-needed boost for Tollywood.
