Gopichand Malineni Starring: Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Duniya Vijay, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Music: Thaman S
emerged as the highest-grossing film of the season, followed by Veera Simha Reddy Postponements: Prabhas’s Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023
The season was a masterclass in "fan-service" cinema. The core narrative centered on the in Waltair Veerayya , featuring his iconic comedy timing and lungi-clad mass appeal. Simultaneously, Balakrishna’s Veera Simha Reddy doubled down on the factionalism-based heroism that has defined his career, complete with powerful dialogues and high-stakes action. Gopichand Malineni Starring: Balakrishna
Based on final reported figures (Telugu-speaking states + overseas), here is the ranking of the by performance: Sankranthi Release Telugu Movies 2023