Year Ender 2024: From Pushpa 2 to Kalki 2898 AD, 8 Tollywood hits that dominated the box office

It is no secret that 2024 was a memorable year for the Telugu film industry. Prabhas¡¯ Kalki 2898 AD emerged as a massive success at the worldwide box office and impressed critics with its stunning climax. Similarly, Pushpa 2 became a rage among the audience and helped Allu Arjun consolidate his standing as a pan-India star. With 2025 almost upon us, here is a look at 10 blockbusters that raked in the moolah this year.

HanuMan

The Prashanth Varma-directed superhero saga centred on a young man (Tejja Sajja) who becomes the saviour of his people after acquiring Lord Hanuman¡¯s powers.

It was shot on a modest budget of Rs 40 crore and earned nearly Rs 350 crore at the worldwide box office.

Tillu Square

A sequel to DJ Tillu, the film revolved around the misadventures of a naive DJ who struggles to keep himself out of harm¡¯s way. It featured Siddu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead roles.

Tillu Square, which was shot on a budget of Rs 40 crore, grossed Rs 135 crore worlwide to emerge as a blockbuster.

Kalki 2898 AD

Prabhas played the role of Bairavaa, a bounty hunter and an incarnation of Karna, in this compelling sci-fi actioner.

The biggie was made on a budget of Rs 600 crore and it collected Rs 1200 crore at the box office.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

Nani was at his best in Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a thriller about a daring man who fights injustice only on Saturdays.

The film, which also featured SJ Suryah in a key role, collected nearly Rs 100 crore worldwide during its run and emerged as a big hit. It was reportedly shot on a budget of nearly Rs 80 crore.

Devara

Devara, Jr NTR¡¯s first release after RRR, was an action drama that centred on a mass leader who drives fear into the hearts of his foes.

The film was shot on a budget of Rs 300 crore, grossed nearly Rs 500 crore during its full run to emerge as a commercial success despite receiving mixed reviews.

KA

Kiran Abbavaram surprised the audience with his performance in KA, a thriller about the disappearance of girls in a village. Directed by Sujith & Sandeep, the film received mixed reviews with critics lauding the performances but panning the screenplay.

Despite this, KA grossed nearly Rs 50 crore at the box office to emerge as a success.

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan floored the Telugu audience with his work in Lucky Baskhar, a crime-thriller about an accountant who gets involved in shady activities after a twist of fate.

The film, which was made on a budget of Rs 100 crore, earned Rs 111.5 worldwide to emerge as a moderate success. It did well in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states but proved to an average grosser in Kerala.

Pushpa 2

Sukumar¡¯s Pushpa 2 is an actioner that explores the events that unfold when the protagonist, a smuggler, locks horns with some familiar foes while trying to expand his empire.

Shot on a budget of Rs 500 crore, the second chapter of the Pushpa saga as grossed nearly Rs 1600 crore so far.

So, which is your favourite film out of these? Let us know in the comments section below.

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