Reason behind Telugu films not doing well in Kollywood

Reason behind Telugu films not doing well in Kollywood. Unlike Tamil films and its dubbing versions in Telugu that are doing well in Tollywood, Telugu films dubbed versions in Tamil are not doing well at all.

Telugu fans accuse Tamil movie lovers of regional bias. However, producer Kevar speaking to scribes dissected the reason behind it after the shocking performances of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, HIT 3, Kuberaa, Kannappa, Thandel, and Kingdom which got only 1-3 crs at the box office.

He said “Tamil audiences are not biased against Telugu films,” he clarified. “The issue is content. I watched HIT 3, and it relied too heavily on action without a strong narrative. Films like this lack emotional depth, and that’s why they fail to connect.”

He continued “Tamil audiences have already rejected Kingdom due to its illogical plot and over-the-top action. Controversy couldn't save it, and any remaining buzz around it will die down quickly,”

On Kuberaa,he said “Unlike Pichaikaran, which struck an emotional chord, Kuberaa lacked soul. Dhanush’s character didn’t evoke empathy, and despite his strong promotional pitch claiming it was one of his finest roles, the audience felt otherwise, Even Pawan Kalyan couldn't pull in crowds in Tamil due to dated content.”

He pointed out saying “Lavish spending isn’t enough. Without a good script, it’s bound to fail. Take Thammudu for instance—it had a contrived plot and didn’t appeal to Tamil viewers. On the other hand, a film like Saiyaara worked wonders. Cinema transcends language and regional boundaries when the story is genuine.”

He shared “Stars like Rajinikanth and Vijay enjoy strong markets in the Telugu states. For Telugu actors to gain similar traction here in Tamil Nadu, their films must offer relatable and engaging stories,”

However, Telugu producer counters this argument. He said “Telugu audiences are more open-minded—they support Tamil, Hindi, and even Malayalam films if the content is solid. But Tamil audiences tend to be more conservative and selective.”

Talking about Suriya, Vijay,Karthi, Ajith, Vikram's Telugu markets which rage around Rs 5-Rs15crs ,he said “In contrast, Telugu superstars like Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Jr. NTR, and Ram Charan haven’t yet built a stable or sizable market in Tamil Nadu since Tamil audience are bit biased.”