#1 of 51 #1 Telugu-language movie of 2024
2024 · Action, Adventure
$125.9M worldwide · 91% of the chart's total
$18.3M US & Canada · 15% $107.6M elsewhere · 85%
Telugu box office · 2024
Telugu Box Office 2024: Highest-Grossing Telugu Movies
Kalki 2898 AD (2024) is the highest-grossing Telugu-language movie released in 2024, with $125.9M worldwide, ahead of Devara Part 1 (2024) at $7.4M and Operation Valentine (2024) at $1.1M. 51 Telugu-language films released in 2024 report a worldwide gross, $137.7M in all, 17% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 8.1 times the total of 2023, whose releases took $17M. By genre, Action leads with $136.3M across 25 Telugu releases.
- 2024 releases with a gross
- 51
- combined worldwide
- $137.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 2023
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#1 of 51 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Telugu Hits of 2024?
Kalki 2898 AD (2024) leads with $125.9M, 91% of the total. The top 5 together took $136.1M, 99% of what all 51 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Telugu Release of 2024, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 51. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2024.
- 1 Jun 27, 2024 US and Canada: $18.3M Rest of the world: $107.6M Worldwide: $125.9M
- 2 Sep 27, 2024 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $7.4M
- 3 Mar 1, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
- 4 Oct 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $987.4K
- 5 Jan 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $775.6K
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Jan 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $608.3K - 7
Apr 4, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $200.7K - 8
Sep 13, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $77.2K - 9
Mar 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $76.7K - 10
Feb 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $76.6K - 11
Mar 21, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.8K - 12
Oct 4, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.3K - 13
Aug 15, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.2K - 14
Jun 6, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.9K - 15
Feb 14, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.8K - 16
Jan 13, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.1K - 17
Oct 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.5K - 18
Feb 1, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.7K - 19
Feb 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.9K - 20
May 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.7K - 21
Aug 14, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.1K - 22
Feb 16, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.1K - 23
Nov 22, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.3K - 24
Nov 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15K - 25
May 3, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.5K - 26
Mar 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.9K - 27
Apr 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.7K - 28
Dec 20, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.8K - 29
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10K - 30
Oct 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8K - 31
Mar 1, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2K - 32
May 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4K - 33
May 10, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5K - 34
Oct 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5K - 35
Oct 25, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1K - 36
Jun 7, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1K - 37
Nov 22, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5K - 38
Sep 12, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9K - 39
Jun 14, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7K - 40
May 10, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9K - 41
Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K - 42
May 3, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1K - 43
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $944 - 44
Oct 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $878 - 45
Jun 21, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $469 - 46
Oct 4, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $323 - 47
Aug 1, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $237 - 48
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $213 - 49
May 10, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $190 - 50
Oct 25, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $100
Gross bands
How Many 2024 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 51 films crossed $100M and took $125.9M between them, 91% of the total. 50 films, 98% of the list, earned under $10M.
91% 9%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 2% of the list $125.9M · 91% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 50 films, 98% of the list $11.9M · 9% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2024 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $125.9M from 6 films, led by Kalki 2898 AD (2024). December was the quietest month ($11.8K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Hanu-Man (2024) $1.4M Hanu-Man (2024)
- February Feb Eagle (2024) $210K Eagle (2024)
- March Mar Operation Valentine (2024) $1.2M Operation Valentine (2024)
- April Apr The Family Star (2024) $213.4K The Family Star (2024)
- May May Gangs of Godavari (2024) $60.1K Gangs of Godavari (2024)
- June Jun Kalki 2898 AD (2024) $125.9M Kalki 2898 AD (2024)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Double iSmart (2024) $90.3K Double iSmart (2024)
- September Sep Devara Part 1 (2024) $7.4M Devara Part 1 (2024)
- October Oct Lucky Baskhar (2024) $1.1M Lucky Baskhar (2024)
- November Nov Mechanic Rocky (2024) $45.9K Mechanic Rocky (2024)
- December Dec Bachhala Malli (2024) $11.8K Bachhala Malli (2024)
Last 10 years
How Does 2024 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2017 earned the most: $255.6M from 33 films, led by Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). 2024 took $137.7M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 6 films | 6 | $35.6M | – | Srimanthudu (2015) $14.2M |
| 2016 11 films · −59% | 11 | $14.6M | −59% | Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) $13.5M |
| 2017 33 films · +1651% | 33 | $255.6M | +1651% | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) $254.2M |
| 2018 33 films · −92% | 33 | $21.2M | −92% | Unstoppable (2018) $11.8M |
| 2019 31 films · −73% | 31 | $5.8M | −73% | Mr. Majnu (2019) $3M |
| 2020 8 films · +1173% | 8 | $73.6M | +1173% | Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) $37.4M |
| 2021 35 films · −46% | 35 | $39.9M | −46% | Vakeel Saab (2021) $13.1M |
| 2022 42 films · +531% | 42 | $251.5M | +531% | RRR (2022) $166.6M |
| 2023 39 films · −93% | 39 | $17M | −93% | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023) $12M |
| 2024 51 films · +711% | 51 | $137.7M | +711% | Kalki 2898 AD (2024) $125.9M |
By genre
Which Telugu Genres Earned the Most in 2024?
Action took $136.3M across 25 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($135.6M) and Drama ($135.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2024 Telugu Box Office by Genre
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Action $136.3M25 films · #1 Kalki 2898 AD (2024) -
Thriller $135.6M16 films · #1 Kalki 2898 AD (2024) -
Drama $135.3M23 films · #1 Kalki 2898 AD (2024) -
Adventure $127M3 films · #1 Kalki 2898 AD (2024) -
Fantasy $126.8M5 films · #1 Kalki 2898 AD (2024) -
Sci-Fi $126.8M5 films · #1 Kalki 2898 AD (2024) -
Comedy $1.3M14 films · #1 Hanu-Man (2024) -
Crime $1.1M6 films · #1 Lucky Baskhar (2024) -
Romance $277.9K5 films · #1 The Family Star (2024) -
Family $244.7K2 films · #1 The Family Star (2024)
Archive
Telugu Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1986 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $255.6M, led by Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
2020s 6 years · $527.5M
2010s 9 years · $333.1M
- 2019 $5.8M #1 Mr. Majnu (2019)
- 2018 $21.2M #1 Unstoppable (2018)
- 2017 $255.6M #1 Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
- 2016 $14.6M #1 Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016)
- 2015 $35.6M #1 Srimanthudu (2015)
- 2014 $28.4K #1 Manam (2014)
- 2013 $87.7K #1 Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)
- 2011 $211.9K #1 Mr. Perfect (2011)
- 2010 $30.2K #1 Khaleja (2010)
2000s 8 years · $62.3M
1990s 2 years · $11.4K
1980s 1 year · $2.9K
FAQ
Telugu Box Office 2024: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 51 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Telugu-language movie in 2024?
Kalki 2898 AD (2024) leads with $125.9M worldwide, $18.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Devara Part 1 (2024) at $7.4M and Operation Valentine (2024) at $1.1M.
How much did Telugu-language movies released in 2024 earn?
51 Telugu-language films released in 2024 report a worldwide gross, $137.7M in all, or $2.7M per film on average. 2023 releases took $17M.
How many Telugu-language movies released in 2024 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Kalki 2898 AD (2024) with $125.9M.
How is the 2024 Telugu box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2024. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2024 Telugu box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.