
Most profitable Telugu film in 2024: It’s not Pushpa 2
While Pushpa 2 has smashed global box office records with ₹1,508 crore in just 15 days, it is not the most profitable Telugu movie of 2024. The film, despite Allu Arjun’s star power and immense popularity, faced reduced profitability due to its massive ₹500 crore production budget.
In contrast, the superhero film HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma, has emerged as the most profitable Telugu movie of the year. Made on a modest budget of ₹40 crore, HanuMan earned over ₹290 crore globally, achieving an incredible profit percentage of over 625%. This significantly surpasses Pushpa 2, which managed a profit margin of 201.6%.
The success of HanuMan lies in its innovative storytelling and efficient resource management. Prasanth Varma crafted a gripping superhero narrative with a small budget, proving that high-quality content doesn’t always require extravagant spending. The film’s profitability sets a benchmark for the Telugu film industry, showing how low-budget productions can achieve remarkable success.
Big-budget films like Pushpa 2 often struggle to maintain high profit margins due to their substantial production costs. While Pushpa 2 is a global phenomenon, its high expenses limited its profitability. This underscores the importance of balancing budgets with creative storytelling to maximize profits.