Hyderabad ( Journalist File ), December 7: 2024 has been a disappointing year for Tollywood fans as several top stars failed to make their anticipated mark at the box office. Despite high expectations, the biggest names in the industry, including Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Power Star Pawan Kalyan, and young star Sai Dharam Tej, missed their usual box-office dominance this year.
With the pan-India trend gaining momentum in recent years, the frequency of star-studded releases from Tollywood has dramatically reduced. While actors once promised multiple films a year, many have now failed to meet even a single release in 2024. The year saw very few big-budget films from the major stars, and for most, it was a silent year.
Chiranjeevi, who had a strong start with rapid releases earlier, has now fallen behind. His last film Bholaa Shankar failed to make an impact, and despite beginning work on Vishwambhar for a 2024 release, the movie has been postponed. As a result, Chiranjeevi didn’t appear on the big screen this year.
Similarly, Sai Dharam Tej, who had earned a reputation with Virupaksha, failed to continue his momentum, with no significant releases in 2024.
Ram Charan, the global star of RRR, was expected to release his much-anticipated Game Changer in December. However, the movie has been postponed until January 2025, leaving his fans waiting for another year.
Balakrishna, too, had high hopes with Daku Maharaj, but the film has now been pushed to Sankranti 2025, missing the expected December release slot.
Even Pawan Kalyan, who had a busy political schedule, was unable to complete his ongoing projects. Although two of his films were nearly ready for release, they were also delayed, as he shifted his focus elsewhere.
Overall, 2024 has been a quiet year for Tollywood's biggest stars, with fans left disappointed by the lack of new releases from their favorite actors.
