Tollywood Box Office: From ₹1 Crore to ₹1500 Crore, Biggest Milestone Hits

First ₹1 Crore Movie – Mayabazar

This mythological classic, directed by KV Reddy, hit theatres on March 27, 1957. It featured a huge star cast including NTR, ANR, Savitri, and SVR. The film was a sensation, becoming the first to collect ₹1 crore—a massive achievement back then, almost like earning ₹2000-3000 crore today.