The year 2022 stands as a pivotal chapter in the history of Telugu cinema, often referred to as Tollywood. Emerging from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had shuttered theaters for months in 2020 and 2021, 2022 marked the grand "comeback" of cinema. It was a year where "Kotha Movies" (new movies) not only brought audiences back to theaters in record numbers but also redefined the scale, technical prowess, and pan-Indian reach of the industry.
From high-octane action spectacles and rural dramas to psychological thrillers and horror-comedies, 2022 offered a diverse platter. The year was dominated by two colossal, industry-altering blockbusters (RRR and KGF: Chapter 2 - Kannada but dubbed in Telugu with massive impact), yet it also saw the rise of fresh content-driven hits. Kotha Movies Telugu 2022
| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Gross (approx.) | |------|-------|----------------------------| | 1 | RRR | ₹1200+ crore | | 2 | Bheemla Nayak | ₹200+ crore | | 3 | Sita Ramam | ₹100+ crore | | 4 | Karthikeya 2 | ₹120+ crore | | 5 | DJ Tillu | ₹85+ crore | Kantara:
This category defined the quality of Telugu cinema in 2022. These films proved that a good script is the ultimate star. Sarkaru Vaari Paata: