Sankranthi 2026: Telugu Cinema’s Golden Run
Sankranthi 2026 was a dream period for Telugu cinema! Almost every major release during the festival season scored big profits. Moviegoers kept flocking to theaters throughout January, making it a month to remember for producers and distributors alike.
February’s Box Office Freeze
The party came to a sudden stop in February. Every new release this month has tanked at the box office, turning February into a disaster zone for the industry. Theater owners are scrambling as audiences disappear – footfalls have dropped so low that screening films feels pointless.
Opening Weekend Flops
Big hopes were crushed when February’s releases hit screens. Films like “Euphoria” and “Funky” opened to shockingly low numbers. Not a single movie managed decent opening collections, leaving producers stunned.
The Multiplex Mirage
“Couple Friendly” offered the only flicker of hope with okay responses – but only in city multiplexes. Outside urban centers, the film crashed hard. This highlights how February’s crisis stretches beyond just one film.
Box Office Casualties
The casualty list keeps growing: “Barabar Premistha,” “Erracheera,” “Honey,” “Sri Chidambaram Garu,” “Nilave,” and “Sky” all bombed spectacularly. These disasters drained money from the industry during what should’ve been a profitable season.
Last Hope Releases
Two films aim to break the curse before February ends. Suhas’ “Hey Balwanth” arrives on February 20th, followed by Sree Vishnu’s “Vishnu Vinyasam” on February 27th. The entire industry is praying they can pull audiences back.
An Industry on Edge
Right now, February stands as a grim warning for Telugu cinema. The contrast between January’s celebration and February’s collapse couldn’t be sharper. With theaters gathering dust and producers counting losses, everyone’s wondering: can March bring back the magic?
