After Covid, Tollywood dominated the cinema, but now with the success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Bollywood has once again made a strong comeback. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is close to entering the Rs 1000 crore club, due to which Hindi cinema will now overtake Tollywood, know how?
Bollywood vs Tollywood Comparison: The time after Covid has not been easy for Bollywood. During this period, South’s film industry, especially Tollywood, emerged as a strong competitor. When the Hindi film industry was struggling, pan-India films like Pushpa, RRR and KGF Chapter 2 performed strongly at the box office. However, Bollywood made a comeback in 2023 and strengthened its position with many hit films.
Dhurandhar 2 Effect: Bollywood’s strong hold again
Now the brilliant performance of Dhurandhar 2 has given a new strength to Bollywood. This film is making huge profits across the world and is making the Hindi film industry strong again at the global level.
Tollywood 1000 Crore Club Movies: South’s dominance
Tollywood has given many big films in the ‘1000 crore club’. It started with Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which earned around Rs 1800 crore. After this, RRR earned Rs 1275.51 crore, Kalki 2898 AD earned Rs 1054.67 crore and Pushpa 2: The Rule earned Rs 1785.84 crore. These films made Tollywood strong at the global box office.
Bollywood 1000 Crore Club Movies: Bollywood is also not behind
Bollywood has also shown its strong presence in the worldwide Rs 1000 crore club. Dangal 2059.04 crore, Pathan 1069.85 crore, Jawan 1163.82 crore and Dhurandhar 1354.84 crore. These films again strengthened Hindi cinema.
Bollywood vs Tollywood: now equal competition
Till now both Tollywood and Bollywood have 4 films each in 1000 crore club. It is clear from this that there is a tough competition going on between the two industries. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has earned approximately Rs 994.58 crore in just 7 days. That means, now on the 8th day this film will enter the Rs 1000 crore club. As soon as this happens, Bollywood will win because then it will have 5 films which have earned more than Rs 1000 crore.
Final Verdict: Will Bollywood overtake Tollywood?
Looking at the pace of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, it is clear that Bollywood is once again ready to show its strength at the global box office. This film can take the Hindi film industry ahead of Tollywood and enter the Rs 1000 crore club.