Small movies find it very hard to pull crowds to theaters unless they carry an element that is out of the box.
Following the success of Karthikeya 2 across India, Nikhil Siddharth's star power has risen.
Sree Vishnu has recently suffered setbacks following a string of flops. After experimenting with various film genres, he has returned to the comedy genre.
The only notable movie that hit the theaters this weekend is Manu Charitra, starring Shiva Kandukuri.
As a Ramayana film, Adipurush has generated significant buzz, with many people curious to see how Prabhas fits into the role of Lord Ram.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's talk show Unstoppable gained immense popularity.
Siddharth has been attempting to break away from his lover-boy image. He claimed that he would establish a new image with Takkar.
A small-concept film starring notable names such as Samuthirakani and Anasuya is bound to grab the attention of moviegoers, and Vimanam accomplished just that.
Teja is a popular director, and the news of Rana's brother Abhiram being launched under his direction created quite a buzz.
Swatimuthyam served as the debut film for Bellamkonda Ganesh. Satish Varma, known for producing the critically acclaimed Naandi, took on the role of producer for Ganesh's second film, Nenu Student Sir.
The involvement of actor Rana as the presenter of a small film starring Tiruveeru, known for his role in Masooda, sparked interest.
Aditya(Naresh Agastya), a corporate employee struggling to find his place in a predominantly female workspace, seeks recognition and validation.
For months, the relationship of actors Naresh and Pavitra Lokesh has been a hot topic in the media.
To get people's attention, small films require creative and effective promotion. Mem Famous, which featured almost entirely newcomers, succeeded in generating a lot of buzz on social media.
Two films about Kerala have garnered a lot of buzz in recent weeks. The first is The Kerala Story, which was a box office smash but also sparked a slew of controversy.