The film industry constantly experiences changing trends, and currently, Tollywood is embracing a new one. Rangasthalam, a significant film in Tollywood, played a pivotal role in inspiring young directors to depict rural settings convincingly. The film’s 1980s backdrop greatly contributed to its success. Sukumar also used a similar backdrop for Pushpa, set in the 1990s.
In addition to Rangasthalam and Pushpa, another recent blockbuster, KGF by Prashantha Neel, transported us back in time to a retro era. Now, other prominent figures in Tollywood are also adopting this trend, aiming to capture the essence of the 80s and 90s in their movies. For instance, Koratala Siva’s Devara is set in the 1980s, and Pawan Kalyan’s OG is also in the 1980s timeframe.
Likewise, the upcoming film by Ram Charan and Buchi Babu will be set in the 1980s. This trend has also caught the attention of veteran actors. Balakrishna and Bobby’s upcoming collaboration will feature an 1980s backdrop. Varun Tej’s Matka will transport us further back in time, capturing the essence of the 1960s to 1980s backdrop. In Tollywood, the 1980s backdrop has become the latest trend, captivating the interest of both established and emerging actors.
