Tollywood Box Office Collection

Neninthe is a Telugu-language action drama film from India, released in 2008. The movie was both written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, and produced by D. V. V. Danayya under the Universal Media banner. It stars Ravi Teja and Siya Gautam in the leading roles, supported by actors like Supreeth, Subbaraju, and Brahmanandam. The film's music was composed by Chakri, with cinematography handled by Shyam K. Naidu and editing by M. R. Varma. Making its debut in theaters on December 19, 2008, "Neninthe" performed modestly at the box office. Nevertheless, it earned three Nandi Awards and has since achieved a status of cult popularity. Additionally, the film was dubbed in Hindi as "Ek Aur Vinashak" in 2009. Total Collection Worldwide : 28 Crores

Souryam is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by V. Anand Prasad under the Bhavya Creations banner and directed by Siva, who made his debut as a director. The film features a star-studded cast, including Gopichand, Anushka Shetty, Poonam Kaur, and Manoj K. Jayan, alongside notable actors such as Ajay, Ali, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Sudha, Tanikella Bharani, and M. S. Narayana in significant roles. The music for the film was composed by Mani Sharma. Souryam premiered in theaters on September 25, 2008. The movie has inspired several remakes, including a Kannada version titled Shourya, a Dhallywood adaptation called Mone Boro Koshto, and a Tamil remake directed by Prabhu Deva, named Vedi. Additionally, it was dubbed into Malayalam and Hindi as Shouryam and Meri Shapath, respectively, and released in 2009. Total Collection Worldwide : 16 Crores

Released in 2008, 'King' is an Indian Telugu-language action comedy thriller directed by Sreenu Vaitla. The film features Nagarjuna Akkineni in the lead role, alongside Trisha, Mamta Mohandas, and Srihari. The soundtrack for the movie was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Total Collection Worldwide : 25 Crores

Chintakayala Ravi, a romantic comedy film in Telugu released in 2008, was produced by Nallamalupu Bujji and directed by Yogi. This crossover cinema features Venkatesh and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles, alongside supporting performances by Mamta Mohandas and Venu Thottempudi. The film's soundtrack was created by the duo Vishal–Shekhar, with the background score composed by Mani Sharma. Total Collection Worldwide : 19 Crores

Ashta Chamma, a romantic comedy released in 2008, is an Indian Telugu-language film penned and directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti. The movie features a talented cast, including Nani, Swathi Reddy, Srinivas Avasarala, and Bhargavi, with Tanikella Bharani playing a key supporting role. This film is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's celebrated play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," and intricately weaves the stories of four eccentric characters within its romantic plot. Upon its release, "Ashta Chamma" garnered positive reviews and achieved notable box office success. Swathi Reddy earned both the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award for Best Actress for her outstanding performance. Total Collection Worldwide : 13 Crores

Ready is an Indian Telugu-language action comedy directed by Srinu Vaitla. The film was produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the banner of Sri Sravanthi Movies and features Ram Pothineni and Genelia D'Souza in leading roles. A stellar supporting cast includes Nassar, Brahmanandam, Sunil, Chandra Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Jaya Prakash Reddy. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. 'Ready' achieved massive success at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2008. Total Collection Worldwide : 17 Crores

Parugu, known as In the Name of Love in the UK, is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film penned and directed by Bhaskar. The cast features prominent actors Allu Arjun, Sheela Kaur, and Prakash Raj. Produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, the film's music was composed by Mani Sharma, while Vijay K. Chakravarthy handled cinematography and Marthand K. Venkatesh took charge of editing. The storyline centers around Neelakanta (Prakash Raj) and his deep affection for his two daughters, Subbalakshmi (Poonam Bajwa) and Meenakshi (Sheela Kaur). The plot takes a turn when Subbalakshmi elopes with Errababu, aided by Krishna (Allu Arjun). In his quest to locate his daughter, Neelakanta captures Krishna, only for Krishna and Meenakshi to develop feelings for one another. The film unfolds as Krishna strives to gain Neelakanta’s approval for their marriage. Total Collection Worldwide : 32 Crores

Released in 2008, 'Pandurangadu' is a Telugu-language biographical film that chronicles the life of Pundarika. Produced by K. Krishna Mohana Rao under the R. K. Film Associates banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, the film features a talented cast including Nandamuri Balakrishna, Tabu, and Sneha, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. This film is a remake of the 1957 classic 'Panduranga Mahatyam,' which starred N. T. Rama Rao. Despite receiving positive reviews from critics, 'Pandurangadu' struggled at the box office. Total Collection Worldwide : 15 Crores

Kantri, a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film, marks the directorial debut of Meher Ramesh, who was previously known for his work in Kannada cinema and as a protégé of acclaimed director Puri Jagannadh. The film features a star-studded cast, including Jr. NTR, Hansika Motwani, and Tanisha Mukherjee in lead roles, while notable actors such as Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Rishi, Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Venu Madhav, Sunil, Brahmanandam, Subbaraju, and Ali provide strong support. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and C. Ashwini Dutt, "Kantri" was originally set to hit theaters on April 28, 2008, but its release was delayed by 12 days, ultimately premiering on May 9, 2008. Upon its release, the film garnered mixed to negative reviews from critics, yet managed to become a box office success. Total Collection Worldwide : 18 Crores

Bujjigadu, a 2008 action-comedy film in Telugu, is written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, with K. S. Rama Rao as the producer. The film features Prabhas in the lead role as Bujji, alongside a talented cast that includes Trisha, Mohan Babu, Sanjjanaa, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The plot centers around Bujji (played by Prabhas) and Chitti (played by Trisha), who have been inseparable childhood friends. Their bond is tested when a disagreement leads Chitti to request a twelve-year separation, promising that they will marry upon their reunion after this period. The narrative unfolds as it chronicles their journey to be together once again. Total Collection Worldwide : 21 Crores

Jalsa, a Telugu action comedy film from 2008, marks the directorial debut of Trivikram Srinivas and is produced by Allu Aravind under the Geetha Arts banner. This vibrant film features a stellar cast, including Pawan Kalyan, Ileana, Parvati Melton, and Kamalinee Mukerji, with notable supporting performances from Mukesh Rishi, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, and Sunil. The film's captivating soundtrack is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Upon its release on April 1, 2008, "Jalsa" shattered multiple box office records, achieving the highest first-day collection in the history of Telugu cinema and the largest opening for any South Indian film in a single state. It quickly became a blockbuster, securing its position as the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year. The film garnered acclaim for its engaging performances, catchy music, humor, and clever dialogues. Total Collection Worldwide : 43 Crores

Okka Magaadu is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language vigilante action film crafted by writer, producer, and director Y. V. S. Chowdary. The cast features notable actors including Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ashutosh Rana, Anushka Shetty, Simran, and Nisha Kothari, with music composed by Mani Sharma. Upon its release, the film faced significant criticism for its unconvincing action sequences, lackluster performances, poorly executed double-entendres, and its resemblance to the 1996 film "Indian." Ultimately, "Okka Magaadu" was a considerable box-office failure and is often regarded as one of the least successful films in Balakrishna's career. Total Collection Worldwide : 11 Crores