A clear list of big ticket Telugu films is already shaping the 2027 release calendar, indicating that the year will be dominated by star-driven spectacles.
Alongside the traditional Sankranthi race, where senior heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh are expected to compete, several major projects have been positioned across the remaining months to ensure a continuous flow of high-profile releases.
The summer begins on a massive note in March with Prabhas headlining Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit.
April is expected to bring the much-anticipated Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu film, titled Varanasi.
The momentum continues in May with Allu Arjun’s project directed by Atlee, setting up a strong first half for the industry.
The mid-year period is equally crowded. The NTR and Prashanth Neel combination, Dragon, is likely to arrive in the June-July window, followed by Rishab Shetty’s Hanuman 2 during the August-September season.
October is set to witness Prabhas returning once again with Kalki 2, adding another pan-Indian event film to the lineup.
With such a heavy slate, 2027 promises to be a festive year for audiences and a crucial phase for theatre business.
Trade analysts feel Tollywood is poised to register its biggest ever box office collections with this kind of release lineup.
The key question now is which medium and small budget films will find space between these cinematic giants.
