Published Dec 01, 2023 | 2:41 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 01, 2023 | 2:41 PM
Telugu watchlist for December 2023. (X)
December is off to a scintillating start with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s pan-Indian flick Animal.
The film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna has created havoc at the box office with record collections following his craze across India with Kabir Singh (2019).
As Animal arrived in cinemas after prolonged anticipation, the initial responses to the movie were overwhelmingly positive in all languages.
Impressively, many screens in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru are witnessing full-house audiences on its opening day.
With Animal already amassing over ₹20 crore through advance bookings, it sets the stage for a remarkable start at the box office.
Calling Sahasra is another flick that was released on 1 December.
A suspense thriller, the film is directed by Arun Vikkirala. It features Sudigali Sudheer, Dollysha, Spandana Palli, Siva Balaji, and Shalu Chourasiya.
The storyline revolves around a cyber security expert, who encounters unusual incidents after purchasing a new SIM card.
Additionally, the movie sheds light on various crimes against women in the city.
Atharva is a crime investigation drama releasing on 1 December.
Though the film is made with relatively new faces and with a small budget, the story succeeded in holding the attention of audiences with a pacy second half and twists.
Atharva is directed by Mahesh Reddy. Karthik Raju, Ayraa, and Simran Chowdary play the lead roles in it. The film also stars Kabir Duhan Singh.
The plot follows Karna, a resident of Warangal city who aspires to become a police officer but faces obstacles due to asthma.
Atharva explores the narrative of a young employee in the Clues team showcasing his ability to solve criminal cases though there are no apparent clues.