Record-Breaking Telugu Hits: Discover the Top 10 Movies!

Since the release of *Baahubali*, the standards of Telugu cinema have skyrocketed, paving the way for films with massive budgets that reach into the hundreds of crores. Producers are increasingly willing to invest heavily in star-studded films, often with budgets ranging from 200 to 300 crores. This willingness to invest, coupled with the strategy of releasing films in multiple languages under the Pan India banner, has significantly boosted the box office earnings of Telugu films. The positive reception of Telugu cinema has extended beyond regional audiences, finding enthusiastic viewers in North India and overseas, as reflected in their impressive box office collections.

A recent example of this phenomenon is NTR's *Devara*, which, despite receiving mixed reviews, achieved unexpected worldwide success. Currently, *Devara* holds the seventh position on the list of highest-grossing Telugu films. As the film continues its run, many are curious to see how its earnings will evolve over time. The list is topped by *Baahubali 2*, which has set the bar for all subsequent films in the industry.

Here's a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films to date:

1. **Baahubali 2**: With a pre-release business of 352 crores, this film earned a staggering profit of 508 crores.

2. **Baahubali 1**: The first installment of the franchise generated a pre-release business of 118 crores, leading to a profit of 186 crores.

3. **Kalki 2898AD**: This recent release secured third place with a pre-release business of 370 crores and a profit of 169.25 crores.

4. **RRR**: Another major hit, *RRR*, had a pre-release business of 451 crores, ultimately earning a profit of 163.03 crores.

5. **Hanuman**: Despite a modest worldwide business of 29.65 crores, this film generated a profit of 127.95 crores.

6. **Ala Vaikunthapuramlo**: This film earned a profit of 75.88 crores from a pre-release business of 84.34 crores.

7. **Devara**: With a pre-release business of 182.25 crores, *Devara* has already garnered a profit of 57.96 crores.

8. **Geetha Govindam**: This romantic comedy made a profit of 55.43 crores with a pre-release business of 15 crores.

9. **F2**: Known for its humor, *F2* achieved a profit of 50 crores from a pre-release business of 34.5 crores.

10. **Waltair Veerayya**: Closing the list, this film earned a profit of 48.85 crores with a pre-release business of 88 crores.

As the Telugu film industry continues to evolve, the bar for quality and profitability is constantly being raised. With exciting new projects in the pipeline, fans are eagerly awaiting which films will join or surpass these impressive ranks in the future.