Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Content-Driven Films Gain Popularity in Telugu Cinema
Lately, Telugu moviegoers are watching films because of their stories, not just who's in them.
According to an industry leader, films with good content are doing better.
Affordable ticket prices seem to be the secret.
Some films have made a lot of money.
The speaker wants more people to see movies by keeping ticket prices reasonable.
It's like how popular movies used to be in the past, with many people going to the cinema.
Telugu audiences are favoring content-driven films over star-led movies.
Diverse cinema has collectively grossed over ₹65 crore.
Affordable ticket prices are key to bigger turnouts and revenue.
Small and mid-range films are gaining prominence.
Industry veteran draws parallels with yesteryear legends.
- Who
- Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce Treasurer
- What
- Observed shift in audience preferences
- When
- Over the last two months
- Where
- Telugu film industry, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Why
- Content-driven films are drawing crowds
- Key Shift
- Content over stars driving audiences
- Source
- Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce Treasurer
- Successful Films Mentioned
- Kotha Lokah, Mahaveer Narasimha, Demon Slayer, Little Hearts, Mirai
- Revenue of Diverse Films
- Over ₹65 crore (AP and Telangana)
- Price Point
- Focus on footfalls vs. ticket prices
- Historical Context
- Footfalls are critical, similar to NTR era