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Ajith Kumar’s heist action film also competed for screens during the same period. Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
This particular Sankranthi was unique because played the lead actress in both the major competing films ( Waltair Veerayya and Veera Simha Reddy ), which released within 24 hours of each other—a rare feat for any modern actress. Furthermore, both major blockbusters were produced by the same banner, Mythri Movie Makers , dominating the festive market share. How Telugu cinema quietly took the lead in early 2026 3 options I have included (Short, Detailed, and
If you are a cinephile looking back at 2023, watch Waltair Veerayya for its pure entertainment value and Veera Simha Reddy for Balakrishna’s raw intensity. Skip the rest unless you are a completionist. As Tollywood moves forward, the 2023 Sankranthi clash remains a case study in power stardom, timing, and the insatiable appetite of the Telugu audience during the harvest festival. Furthermore, both major blockbusters were produced by the
The primary battle featured two massive commercial entertainers from Mythri Movie Makers , both releasing within a day of each other. Waltair Veerayya Chiranjeevi teamed up for this mass actioner. It emerged as the clear box office winner , grossing over ₹236 crore worldwide. Veera Simha Reddy
: Featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna, this film released just a day before Waltair Veerayya
A notorious smuggler named Veerayya (Chiranjeevi) is recruited by RA&W to extradite a dangerous drug lord from Malaysia .