Biggest Loss Movies in Tollywood (Updated 2025 List & Verdicts)
Last Updated: January 13, 2026 – Includes recent disasters like Game Changer, Double iSmart, and Mr. Bachchan
The Tollywood Film Industry is the biggest film industry in South India. While stars like Prabhas, Allu Arjun, and Ram Charan command huge markets, the years 2024 and 2025 have seen some of the biggest financial disasters in history. High theatrical rights prices combined with weak content have led to massive losses for distributors.
Top 26 Biggest Loss Movies in Tollywood (All-Time List)
Note: The following list ranks movies based on the estimated loss of Distributor Share.
| Rank | Movie Name | Theatrical Rights | Est. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game Changer (2025) NEW | ₹400 Cr (Valued) | ₹200 Cr+ |
| 2 | Radhe Shyam (2022) | ₹350 Cr | ₹120 Cr |
| 3 | Acharya (2022) | ₹132 Cr | ₹84 Cr |
| 4 | Double iSmart (2024) NEW | ₹60 Cr | ₹65 Cr |
| 5 | Liger (2022) | ₹90 Cr | ₹65 Cr |
| 6 | Spyder (2017) | ₹124 Cr | ₹65 Cr |
| 7 | Agnyaathavaasi (2018) | ₹123 Cr | ₹62 Cr |
| 8 | Bholaa Shankar (2023) | ₹76 Cr | ₹55 Cr |
| 9 | Saaho (2019) | ₹270 Cr | ₹52.10 Cr |
| 10 | NTR Kathanayakudu (2019) | ₹70 Cr | ₹50.75 Cr |
| 11 | Mr. Bachchan (2024) NEW | ₹55 Cr | ₹50 Cr |
| 12 | NTR Mahanayakudu (2019) | ₹51 Cr | ₹47.22 Cr |
| 13 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) | ₹187 Cr | ₹43.40 Cr |
| 14 | 1: Nenokkadine (2014) | ₹72 Cr | ₹42.70 Cr |
| 15 | Agent (2023) | ₹40 Cr | ₹40 Cr |
| 16 | Brahmotsavam (2016) | ₹75 Cr | ₹39 Cr |
| 17 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) | ₹89 Cr | ₹37 Cr |
| 18 | Akhil: The Power of Jua (2015) | ₹48 Cr | ₹28.30 Cr |
| 19 | Komaram Puli (2010) | ₹45 Cr | ₹26 Cr |
| 20 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019) | ₹90 Cr | ₹26 Cr |
| 21 | Orange (2010) | ₹46 Cr | ₹26 Cr |
| 22 | Zanjeer (2013) | ₹36 Cr | ₹25 Cr |
| 23 | Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015) | ₹65 Cr | ₹25 Cr |
| 24 | Katamarayudu (2017) | ₹87 Cr | ₹25 Cr |
| 25 | LIE (2017) | ₹34 Cr | ₹24 Cr |
| 26 | Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) | ₹33 Cr | ₹23 Cr |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the biggest flop movie in Tollywood 2025?
A: Game Changer starring Ram Charan is considered the biggest loss venture of 2025, with estimated losses exceeding ₹200 Crores due to high production costs and delay.
Q: Which movie has the highest loss in Telugu history?
A: While Radhe Shyam lost ₹120 Cr globally, Acharya holds the record for the biggest loss within the Telugu states (approx ₹84 Cr).
- Also Read: Who Has More Fans? Allu Arjun Or Ram Charan
- Also Read: Who Is The Tollywood Number 1 Hero (2025 Update)
Conclusion:
Even top stars like Prabhas, Pawan Kalyan, and Ram Charan are not immune to disasters. While Prabhas suffered huge losses with Radhe Shyam and Saaho, the 2024-2025 period proved fatal for films like Double iSmart and Mr. Bachchan. The audience is clearly rejecting weak content regardless of the star power.