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Top 10 Massive Blockbuster Low-Budget Telugu Movies

Top 10 Massive Blockbuster Low-Budget Telugu Movies Telugu Article

High Budget movies often do have massive hype around them. Famous directors, Star Actors, Great Cast, and Big Production. All these have contributed to the movie's success. But few movies have none of these and yet became massive blockbusters in the industry. These movies do not have a star cast, famous directors, or great production values. Despite these, these movies ruled cinema lovers with their unique storylines, fantastic direction, and outstanding performance from the new crew. These lesser-known movies have surprised everyone with their box office collections and content in the film. So, let us know these incredible Top 10 Low-budget Telugu movies that became massive blockbusters.

1. Geetha Govindam Click to look into! >> Read More...

If we are talking about low-budget blockbusters, Geetha Govindam must be on top of the list. This 2018 rom com was directed by Parasuram, with Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Rashmika became born in Virajpet, a metropolis in >> Read More... as lead actors. Now we know them so well, and the reason could be this movie. This movie came under a five-crore budget. Still, it ended up becoming one of the highest grossers in 2018, collecting 132 crore all over the world. This movie surprised everyone with its collection, which is the highest for any upcoming actor.

2. Arjun Reddy Click to look into! >> Read More...

The trendsetter of Tollywood, Arjun Reddy, bought the new phase of Telugu cinema. This low budget with all new coming actors with a new director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has created wonders and changed the look of Telugu cinema. This 2017 Romantic drama was made with a five-crore budget, which collected 51 crores. It was the love failure story of a young surgeon in his medical school. The movie revolves around his back story and how he is ruining himself in the present. This movie made Vijay Devarakonda what he is today and set the stage for many trend-setting movies.

3. Pellichoopulu

Another movie by Vijay Devarakonda in the list. Pellichoopulu was his debut film under the debutant director Tharun Bhaskar. This 2016 movie has a fresh storyline with a new cast. The movie's plot revolves around a carefree attitude guy Prashanth. Prashanth's father fixes a match to make him responsible. Then he meets an ambitious girl who has a business idea. They both work it out together and, in this process, they fall in love. The fresh concept of the movie, the taking, and the actors all made this movie one of the best. The film has two National awards to its name. It is also in the list of "25 Greatest Films of the Decade in Tollywood."

4. Goodachari Click to look into! >> Read More...

Adavi Sesh is known for his choice of picking movies, especially thrillers. Goodachari is a 2018 Spy thriller directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka Sashi Kiran Tikka is a new-age Indian director who >> Read More... . The movie's plot revolves around Gopi, a new RAW agent who was framed for the murder of his boss, which makes him a wanted terrorist. In his mission to clear his name, Gopi discovers many shocking truths. The movie was six crores and collected around 25 crores. This movie has received much critical acclaim, and the audience loved it, causing it to release part 2 of the movie, which will release later this year.

5. Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavadu

Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Click to look into! >> Read More... came with a very fresh storyline and taking. This 2016 Horror Romance was directed by Vi Anand Vi Anand is a director along with the screenwriter >> Read More... , with Nikhil, Hebah Patel, Nandita Swetha Nandita Swetha is a South Indian Actress. Swetha i >> Read More... , and Avika Gor Avika Gor is an Indian Television Actress who was >> Read More... in lead roles. Nikhil played the role of Arjun, who goes to the Mahisashura temple with his friend. There he finds a girl and falls in love with her. Here comes the twist: the girl he fell in love with was possessed, and he fell in love with the ghost. Then there comes another story that links all of them.

6. Chalo Click to look into! >> Read More...

Chalo was another movie that came with no expectations. This 2018 Romcom has Naga Shaurya and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles under the debutant director Venky Kudumla. Chalo was a three-crore budget movie, but it collected 24 crores worldwide. This movie was also the debut movie of Rashmika Mandanna in Tollywood.

7. RX 100

This new cast and new director movie came with fewer expectations. RX 100 is a two-crore budget movie. Still, to everyone's surprise, the film became a massive blockbuster critically and through the box office, collecting around 25 crores worldwide. This movie was a real story unfolding this way; A man named Shiva falls in love with a politician's daughter in the village. Later, he realizes the betrayal, learns the absolute truth, and becomes violent.

8. Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi Click to look into! >> Read More...

Another movie from Tharun Bhaskar. His second movie is another low-budget blockbuster made with two crores and collected 12 crores worldwide. Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi is the story of four friends who wanted to give up their filmmaking dream. But their aim was made possible when they went to Goa's short film festival to earn money.

9. C/o Kancharapalem

National Award-winning film, C/o Kancharapalem, explores the lives of everyday people and their dreams, aspirations, and struggles. The film follows four love stories, each with its own set of challenges and obstacles to overcome. It is a film that proves that sometimes the most ordinary lives can lead to the most extraordinary stories. Local people played all the characters in the movie. The movie has a significantly less budget of 50lakhs. This film became famous for its unique screenplay and originality and collected seven crores.

10. Kshanam Click to look into! >> Read More...

It is another of Adivi Sesh's movies on the list. Kshanam is a 2016 thriller made with one crore and collected 12 crores worldwide. The film follows the story of Rishi, who returns to India from the USA to help his ex-girlfriend, who is searching for her missing daughter. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover shocking truths about the girl's life and the people around her, ultimately leading to a thrilling and unexpected climax.

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