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Akkineni heroes fail to deliver big hits since 2022

Akkineni heroes fail to deliver big hits since 2022
Akkineni heroes fail to deliver big hits since 2022

Akkineni heroes fail to deliver big hits since 2022

The Akkineni family, a prominent name in Tollywood is facing significant challenges at the box office starting in 2022. Despite their legacy and fan following, their recent films are struggling to make an impact.

In 2022, Nagarjuna starred in The Ghost, an action-thriller that turned out to be a disaster that has recovered only 27% of its investment. Naga Chaitanya’s Thank You, released the same year fared worse with a mere 16% recovery. Both films failed to cross single-digit shares in collections raising questions about the choice of scripts.

Akhil Akkineni’s much-anticipated spy action film Agent (2023) also failed to meet expectations, recovering just 18% of its budget. The film’s weak storyline and execution were blamed for its poor performance. Adding to the family’s struggles, Naga Chaitanya’s Custody (2023) recovered only 28% of its investment making it yet another box office disappointment.

 

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Despite these setbacks, the Akkineni family had two borderline hits. Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya’s Bangarraju (2022) released during Sankranthi managed to perform decently drawing audiences with its festive vibe and family-centric narrative. In 2024, Naa Saami Ranga also a Sankranthi release, achieved moderate success giving a glimmer of hope to the family’s box office journey.

Akkineni heroes have undoubtedly struggled to deliver big hits since 2022. Their recent failures indicate a need for introspection especially regarding script selection and marketing strategies.

Akhil Akkineni is yet to establish himself as a star in Tollywood as none of his films have cemented his place as a leading hero. On the other hand, Naga Chaitanya while having a few successes continues to struggle to secure a strong foothold as a tier-2 hero. This has left fans of the Akkineni family disappointed with the performance of the next generation. However, there is still hope among fans as they await whether the Akkineni heirs can overcome these challenges and reclaim their family’s legacy in the Telugu film industry.

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