2025 remained a dull year for Telugu cinema. Most of the big releases with much anticipation, like Game Changer, Akhanda 2, and Hari Hara Veera Mallu, failed to impress the audience. Moreover, the industry also missed a Prabhas or Jr NTR starrer film, which would have contributed a significant chunk to the yearly box office. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2025 in the Telugu states. 

Sankrantiki Vasthunam topped the charts and became the biggest grosser in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Daggubati Venkatesh starrer action comedy film, directed by Anil Ravipudi, dominated the Sankranthi 2024 week and stormed over Rs. 199.50 crore in its entire run. Its success was a big relief for Dil Raju, as his other Sankranthi 2024 release, Game Changer, turned out to be a major dud at the box office. The Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer still managed to gross around Rs. 94 crore, securing the fourth spot among the top 10 biggest grossers. 

Pawan Kalyan had two releases in 2025- Hari Hara Veera Mallu and They Call Him OG. While the former turned out to be a misfire, the latter emerged as a successful venture. However, both movies made it to the year-end list. They Call Him OG was a big hit, grossing Rs. 189.50 crore in its home state. It became the second biggest grosser of 2025 in AP/TS. On the other hand, Hari Hara Veera Mallu could make only Rs. 82.50 crore, resting at the 7th spot. 

Kantara: Chapter 1 and Coolie are two non-Telugu movies that found a place among the top 10 grossers of 2025 in Telugu states. Originally a Telugu film, the Rishab Shetty film fetched around Rs. 105 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, securing the third spot in the list. Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and Naga Arjun, grabbed the 9th spot. Among the other films in the Top 10 list, Daaku Maharaaj was a big success. Check out the full list below. 

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025 in Telugu States: 

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Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question. 

The upcoming film NBK111, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, is undergoing major changes, both creatively and in casting. According to reports, after reworking the original storyline, the makers are now said to be reconsidering the film’s female lead. Nayanthara, who was attached to the project earlier, may no longer be part of the film as the team restructures the project to better suit current market conditions.

Initially, there were reports that NBK111 was envisioned as a large-scale venture mounted on a massive budget of Rs. 170 crore. However, with the OTT market currently facing uncertainty and reduced acquisition prices, the producers are said to be exercising caution. As a result, the film is now being reshaped into a full-fledged mass entertainer tailored to Nandamuri Balakrishna’s core fan base, leaning more toward his signature larger than life style rather than a high budget experimental narrative.

Apparently, the budget recalibration is one of the primary reasons behind the reported casting change. Nayanthara, who is among the highest paid actresses in the South cinema, reportedly charges close to Rs. 11 crore per film. With the makers keen on cutting costs and reallocating funds toward scale, action sequences, and commercial elements, the team is said to be exploring alternative options for the female lead who can fit the revised vision without significantly escalating expenses.

Despite these changes, expectations around NBK111 remain high, given Nandamuri Balakrishna’s recent box-office success and strong audience pull. While no official confirmation has been made regarding Nayanthara’s exit or the final cast, updates are anticipated once the makers lock the revised script and production plan. Until then, the project continues to generate buzz as one of the most closely watched films in Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming lineup. The Padma Bhushan Award winner and Nayanthara were last seen together on the big screen 7 years ago in the film Jai Simha.