Tollywood 2026 First Half: Which Movies Delivered Hits and Which Disappointed?

Tollywood’s first half of 2026 has featured a wide range of theatrical results, with the Sankranthi season providing a strong start to the year. Five films entered the race during the festival period, with Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju emerging as the stronger performers in terms of collections, according to the trade assessment in the source material. Ravi Teja’s Bhakta Mahashayulaku Vignapthi received an average response, while The Raja Saab failed to meet the expectations surrounding its release. Nari Nari Naduma Murari also struggled to generate the expected theatrical momentum.

The following months saw several smaller films attempt to make an impact, but many failed to convert pre-release expectations into sustained box-office runs. Movies such as Funky, Euphoria, Hey Balwanth, Vishnu Vinyasam and Sri Chidambaram were listed among the underperformers, while Couple Friendly managed a moderate run. March also witnessed a series of releases that had limited theatrical impact, while Biker reportedly faced commercial losses. Several May releases similarly struggled to attract audiences. Amid this uneven phase, Peddi recorded a strong opening despite mixed reviews, although collections declined from the second week and some territories reportedly faced losses. More recently, Sangeetham and Deewana delivered decent collections, while Ma Inti Bangaram stood out as a major commercial performer. Overall, the first half reflected a market where strong openings did not always translate into sustained profitability, making word of mouth and weekday hold crucial factors.