Tollywood is experiencing a boom in expansion, driven by rising budgets and increasing markets. Renowned filmmakers such as Rajamouli and Sukumar are grabbing foreign audiences while rising stars such as Prasanth Varma and Chandoo Mondeti are expanding their impact throughout India.
Amidst this backdrop, four prominent directors are planning a comeback to reaffirm their market dominance. Koratala Siva, famed for merging popular film with societal messages in hits such as ‘Mirchi‘ and ‘Srimanthudu’, had a failure with ‘Acharya‘ but is set to comeback with ‘Devara‘, which will explore the action genre.
Trivikram Srinivas, celebrated for his family entertainers, faces criticism for repetitive storytelling, highlighted by ‘Guntur Karam‘. Despite this, he is reportedly scripting an action-oriented comeback. Boyapati Sreenu, recognized for his mass-oriented action films, encountered mixed results, particularly with ‘Vinaya Vidheya Rama’ and ‘Skanda‘.
He aims for redemption with a project under Allu Aravind‘s banner, seeking success beyond collaborations with Balakrishna. These directors, each facing distinct challenges, strive to reclaim their positions in Tollywood, adapting to evolving audience preferences while retaining their signature styles. Their comebacks hold the promise of rejuvenating the industry with fresh narratives and compelling storytelling.
