The Fantasy Revolution in Telugu Films, Beyond Imagination

Fantasy movies have become a big deal in Indian cinema lately, with their magical worlds and exciting adventures captivating audiences worldwide.

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Fantastic fantasy films like big hits ‘Bangarraju‘, ‘Karthikeya 2‘, ‘Bimbisara‘, ‘Virupaksha‘, and ‘Ooru Peru Bhairavakona‘ drawing in crowds.

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Chiranjeevi, after ‘Anji‘, is gearing up for ‘Vishwambhara‘, a socio-fantasy flick directed by Vassishtha and produced by UV Creations.

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Prabhas is set to stun with ‘Kalki 2898 AD, a sci-fi epic directed by Nag Ashwin, featuring stars like Kamal Hassan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone.

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There’s also buzz about his other film, ‘Raja Saab‘, having a fantasy twist.

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Naga Chaitanya‘s next with talented makers Karthik Dandu promises fantasy elements similar to ‘Virupaksha’

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While Chandoo Mondeti is cooking up ‘Karthikeya 3’ after the success of the first two parts.

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Teja Sajja‘s ‘Mirai‘ and ‘Jai Hanuman‘ are also adding to the fantasy frenzy in Tollywood.

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It’s clear that the fantasy genre is the new darling of Telugu filmmakers, offering audiences an escape into magical realms and thrilling adventures.

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