The Indian film industry has been buzzing with activity in recent weeks, with a wave of releases hitting theaters across the country. While Bollywood saw moderate success with a couple of releases, it was Tollywood that truly dominated the box office during this period.

Telugu Takes the Lead:

• Sankranthi Vasthunnam: This Telugu film, riding the wave of the festive season, has emerged as a major box office winner. Released on January 14th, it has garnered an impressive ₹113.6 Crores at the Indian box office, showcasing the strong appeal of Telugu cinema to audiences across the country.  
  • StarCast :
    • Venkatesh
    • Meenakshii Chaudhary
    • Aishwarya Rajesh
  • Director :
    • Anil Ravipudi
  • Production Company :
    • Sri Venkateswara Creations
      
• Daaku Maharaj: Another Telugu release, hitting theaters on January 12th, has also enjoyed a successful run. With a gross of ₹78.52 Crores, it has further solidified the dominance of Telugu cinema in the recent box office landscape.  
  • StarCast :
    • Bobby Deol
    • Balakrishna Nandamuri
    • Prakash Raj
    • Urvashi Rautela
    • Pragya Jaiswal
    • Shraddha Srinath
  • Director :
    • Bobby
  • Production Company :
    • Srikara Studios
    • Sithara Entertainments
    • Fortune Four Cinemas

Bollywood Enters the Fray:

• Emergency: Starring Kangana Ranaut, this Bollywood film released on January 17th, has collected ₹10.35 Crores at the Indian box office. While a respectable number, it fell short of the blockbuster numbers seen in the Telugu film industry during this period.
  • StarCast :
    • Kangana Ranaut
    • Anupam Kher
    • Shreyas Talpade
    • Mahima Chaudhry
    • Satish Kaushik
    • Milind Soman
  • Director :
    • Kangana Ranaut
  • Production Company :
    • Manikarnika Films
    • Zee Studio
      
• Azaad: Another Bollywood release on January 17th, has earned ₹4.65 Crores at the Indian box office.
  •  StarCast :
    • Ajay Devgn
    • Diana Penty
    • Aaman Devgan
    • Rasha Thadani
  • Director :
    • Abhishek Kapoor
  • Production Company :
    • Guy in the Sky Pictures
    • RSVP Movies
    • Zeal Z Entertainment services

Marathi Cinema Makes its Mark:

• Sangeet Manapmaan: Released on January 10th, this Marathi film has garnered ₹1.93 Crores at the Indian box office. While not a blockbuster, it has demonstrated the continued growth and popularity of regional cinema in India.
  • Stars
    • Subodh Bhave
    • Sumeet Raghavan
    • Keya Ingle
  • Director
    • Subodh Bhave

Overall, the Sankranti 2025 release window saw Tollywood reign supreme, with Telugu films capturing a significant share of the box office. While Bollywood releases showed moderate success, the period highlighted the growing strength and appeal of regional cinema across the country.  

Note: This information is based on the provided data and may not reflect the final box office figures.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.