In Telugu cinema, this is quite common. When a song becomes a big hit and its lyrics connect with the audience, filmmakers sometimes use those catchy lines as titles for their new movies. These titles not only grab attention but also bring a nostalgic feel. Let’s look at some Telugu films that were named after famous song lyrics and how those movies performed at the box office.
1. Oohalu Gusagusalade:
A famous song from Bandipotu (starring Sr. NTR and Krishna Kumari). The movie with the same name starred Naga Shaurya and Raashi Khanna. It was a decent success.
2. Oka Laila Kosam:
A popular song from Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (ANR and Jayasudha). Used as a title for a movie starring Naga Chaitanya and Pooja Hegde. It got an average response.
3. Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule:
Originally from Missamma and later used in Kushi. The movie starring Venkatesh and Trisha was a super hit.
4. Bhale Bhale Magadivoy:
Inspired by the hit song from Maro Charitra, the film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy starring Nani got its title. The movie turned out to be a super hit at the box office.
5. Seethamma Andalu Ramayya Sitralu:
From the movie Subha Sankalpam. Raj Tarun’s film with this title didn’t perform well.
6. Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju:
A song from Rakshasudu. Sharwanand and Nithya Menen’s movie with the same title was a decent hit.
7. Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu:
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu takes its title from a song in Ninne Pelladatha. Despite the buzz, the Nani-starrer didn’t perform well at the box office.
8. Cheppave Chirugali:
Cheppave Chirugali is a song from Okkadu. Venu’s film with the same title had just an average run in theatres.
9. Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana:
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana is from Varsham. Siddharth’s movie with the same title turned out to be a super hit.
10. Godari Gattupaina:
Mahesh Babu’s debut film Rajakumarudu, the hit song “Godari Gattupaina” inspired Sumanth Prabhas to use the same title for his new movie.
11. Mr. Perfect:
The song from Arya 2 inspired the title of Prabhas’s film. The movie was a hit.
12. Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam:
Song from Gabbar Singh. Sai Dharam Tej’s debut film with this title was a hit.
13. Katamarayudu:
The song from Atharintiki Daaredi inspired the title of Pawan Kalyan’s film. Unfortunately, the movie flopped.
14. Yevade Subramanyam:
Song from Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam. Nani’s movie did well critically.
15. Chinnadana Neekosam:
The song from Ishq inspired the title of Nithin’s movie. The film had an average run at the box office.
16. Cinema Chupista Maava:
The song from Race Gurram inspired Raj Tarun’s film title. It turned out to be a hit.
17. Oke Oka Jeevitham:
The song from Mr. Nookayya inspired Sharwanand’s movie title. It was a successful film.
18. Samajavaragamana:
From Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Sree Vishnu’s movie with this title was a hit.
19. Butta Bomma:
The song from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo was used for the remake of Kappela. The movie was titled Butta Bomma.
20. Jatha Kalise:
The song from Srimanthudu was used for Ashwin Babu’s film. The movie with this title received an average response.
