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Yearender 2025: Telugu films that failed at the box office
Despite several Telugu films releasing this year, only a select few managed to win audience approval, with even star-driven projects failing to draw crowds. The trend has served as a reality check for filmmakers on the importance of strong storytelling over star power.
1/9
Jatadhara
Audiences were excited about Jatadhara before it came out since it was advertised as a riveting thriller. But the movie didn't fare well since people didn't speak about it much and the story wasn't very good. People believed it would be good, but it didn't retain their interest, thus it didn't generate a lot of money at the box office.
Audiences were excited about Jatadhara before it came out since it was advertised as a riveting thriller. But the movie didn't fare well since people didn't speak about it much and the story wasn't very good. People believed it would be good, but it didn't retain their interest, thus it didn't generate a lot of money at the box office.
2/9
Mass Jathara
Mass Jathara featured prominent personalities like Ravi Teja and Sreeleela in it. Unfortunately, people weren't very thrilled about the movie when it came out. The uninteresting story which could not generate enough fun is a big red flag.
Mass Jathara featured prominent personalities like Ravi Teja and Sreeleela in it. Unfortunately, people weren't very thrilled about the movie when it came out. The uninteresting story which could not generate enough fun is a big red flag.
3/9
Telusu Kada
The point of this drama was to make people feel something, but it didn't work for a majority of them. The movie didn't fare well at the box office because it was slow and didn't have many features that would sell. It was one of the year's biggest failures.
The point of this drama was to make people feel something, but it didn't work for a majority of them. The movie didn't fare well at the box office because it was slow and didn't have many features that would sell. It was one of the year's biggest failures.
4/9
Mithra Mandali
Mithra Mandali was a low-budget movie that had problems from the start and couldn't capture people's attention because there were so many other movies out at the same time. The movie didn't do as well as expected at the box office because it didn't get any advertising and not many people heard about it.
Mithra Mandali was a low-budget movie that had problems from the start and couldn't capture people's attention because there were so many other movies out at the same time. The movie didn't do as well as expected at the box office because it didn't get any advertising and not many people heard about it.
5/9
Sundarakanda
At first, people paid attention to Sundarakanda because it had a title that they knew and appreciated. Even though many were interested, the movie didn't generate any money at the box office. The movie didn't do well in theaters because it had mixed reviews and didn't have anything fascinating in it.
At first, people paid attention to Sundarakanda because it had a title that they knew and appreciated. Even though many were interested, the movie didn't generate any money at the box office. The movie didn't do well in theaters because it had mixed reviews and didn't have anything fascinating in it.
6/9
Paradha
The story or the buzz of this Anupama Parameswaran starrer didn't have much of an effect on the audience. The drama didn't get people to go to the movies, and it didn't make much money before it left cinemas.
The story or the buzz of this Anupama Parameswaran starrer didn't have much of an effect on the audience. The drama didn't get people to go to the movies, and it didn't make much money before it left cinemas.
7/9
Kingdom
Kingdom featured a bigger cast and greater production values, yet it still didn't do well at the box office. People were excited about the movie, but it didn't do well with moviegoers, therefore it didn't make much money.
Kingdom featured a bigger cast and greater production values, yet it still didn't do well at the box office. People were excited about the movie, but it didn't do well with moviegoers, therefore it didn't make much money.
8/9
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
With its size, genre, and star power, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was one of the most ambitious movies of
the year. But the historical adventure didn't please critics or fans, and the movie ended up being a massive disappointment at the box office.
With its size, genre, and star power, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was one of the most ambitious movies of
the year. But the historical adventure didn't please critics or fans, and the movie ended up being a massive disappointment at the box office.
9/9
Robinhood
Robinhood increased hopes for success by getting a lot of excellent press before it was out. Sadly, the movie didn't keep people's interest until it came out, and it was another letdown this year.
Robinhood increased hopes for success by getting a lot of excellent press before it was out. Sadly, the movie didn't keep people's interest until it came out, and it was another letdown this year.
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