In the vibrant world of Tollywood, sentiments hold a significant sway, from the rituals before shooting to the choice of release dates. Directors and producers often adhere to various sentiments, aiming to align their films with auspicious occasions or successful dates. One such intriguing phenomenon is the synchronization of movie releases, where multiple hero-centric films, directed by different filmmakers, hit the screens on the same date. Let’s explore 10 instances where Tollywood heroes’ movies, shared the same release date and examine their outcomes.
1. AttarintikiDaredi and OG : Pawan Kalyan‘s blockbuster film Attarintiki Daredi is released on September 27, 2013. Eleven years later, on the same date in 2024, OG is set to captivate audiences.
2. KalisundamRaa, Devi Putrudu, Lakshmi and BodyGuard : ‘KalisundamRaa,’ starring Victory Venkatesh, was released on January 14, 2000, and became a big hit in the industry. However, the movie ‘Devi Putrudu,’ which also came out on the same date in 2001, didn’t do well and turned out to be a flop. On January 14, 2006, ‘Lakshmi’ achieved immense success and became a blockbuster. Meanwhile, ‘Body Guard,’ released on January 14, 2012, received an above-average response from the audience
3. GautamiputraSatakarni, Jai Simha, and Veerasimha Reddy : Balakrishna’s movie ‘GautamiputraSatakarni’ was released on January 12, 2017, and became a hit. The following year, on the same date, ‘Jai Simha’ was released and achieved decent success. Then, ‘Veerasimha Reddy’ hit the screens on January 13, 2023, and achieved super-hit status.
4.Arjun Reddy and Liger : Vijay Deverakonda’s Arjun Reddy soared to success on August 25, 2017. However, Liger, released on the same date in 2022, faced unexpected challenges, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the film industry.
5. Takkari Donga and Guntur Karam : Mahesh Babu’s Takkari Donga faced commercial setbacks upon its release on January 12, 2002. Similarly, Guntur Karam releases on same date, encountered challenges in 2024, highlighting the importance of content and audience reception.
6. Deshamuduru and Ala Vaikunthapuramulo : Allu Arjun’s action-packed ventures Deshamuduru and Ala Vaikunthapuramulo both has hit the screens on January 12, separated by a decade
7. Jagadekaveerudu Atiloka Sundari and Gang Leader : ‘JagadekaveeruduAtiloka Sundari’ became a blockbuster hit when it was released on May 9, 1990. Likewise, ‘Gang Leader,’ which came out on the same date in 1991, also achieved blockbuster status.
9. Jenda Pai Kapiraju and Evade Subrahmanyam : Both movies ‘Jenda Pai Kapiraju’ and ‘Evade Subrahmanyam,’ starring Nani, came out on March 21, 2015. While ‘Evade Subrahmanyam’ did fairly well, ‘Jenda Pai Kapiraju’ didn’t do as expected and didn’t succeed.
10. Varsham and Yogi : ‘Varsham,’ starring Prabhas, was released on January 14, 2004, and became a huge hit. However, ‘Yogi,’ which also came out on January 14, 2007, didn’t perform as well and received average responses.
