Telugu watchlist: Small, medium, and big-budget films to compete at BO this February

Ravi Teja's 'Eagle', which gave space to big heroes during Sankranthi, will test its luck at the box office now.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jan 31, 2024 | 8:00 PMUpdatedJan 31, 2024 | 8:00 PM

Telugu watchlist for February 2023

February 2024 will see a couple of big-ticket, medium, and small-budget Telugu films vying at the box office.

Movies that gave space to big heroes during Sankranthi will test their luck now.

Films with medium-range actors had to wait for convenient dates to show their strength.

Here are major Telugu films which will entertain the audience in February:

Ambajipeta Marriage Band 

To start with, Ambajipeta Marriage Band is a comedy-romantic emotional drama directed by Dushyanth Katikineni.

The Telugu film stars Suhas in the lead role.

The success of Writer Padma Bhushan (2023) increased the audience’s expectations about Suhas’ upcoming film.

Shivani Nagaram is playing the love interest of Suhas in Ambajipeta Marriage Band.

The movie promises a rollercoaster ride of laughter and comedy.

It is produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Venkat Reddy and presented by Bunny Vas and Venkatesh Maha.

The film will hit the screens on 2 February.

Also Read: ‘Ambajipeta Marriage Band’ will make you wonder how I played such an emotional character: Suhas

Dheera

Dheera is a low-budget Telugu gearing up for release on 2 February.

It is directed by Vikranth Srinivas and stars Soniya Bansal, Neha Pathan, Laksh Chadalavada, Suman, Naveen Neni, and Himaja in crucial roles.

Dil Raju obtained the distribution rights for Laksh Chadalawada’s film in the Nizam and Vizag regions.

Dil Raju’s involvement in the distribution and promotion of Dheera may bring more attention to the film in reaching out to audiences.

Let’s see how it fares at the box office!

Also Read: ‘Dheera’ trailer promises an action-packed entertainer

Yatra 2

Yatra 2, a sequel to the 2019 Mammootty-starrer Yatra, is all set to hit the marquee on 8 February.

Yatra was a biopic centred on the former Andhra Pradesh chief minister late YS Rajasekhara Reddy and was received well by audiences.

Yatra 2 features Malayalam actor Mammootty playing the role of YSR, while Tamil actor Jiiva portrays the AP Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.

While Yatra was based on Rajasekhara Reddy’s padayatra, the sequel is about the forthcoming Andhra Pradesh elections and Jagan’s Odarpu Yatra.

Yatra 2 will depict the political career of Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Mahi V Raghav has directed the film.

Also Read: ‘Yatra 2’ teaser guarantees a story of promises, commitment, and triumph

Eagle

Eagle is a big-budget Telugu flick releasing on 9 February.

Director Karthik Gattamneni, who helmed Surya vs Surya in 2015 starring Nikhil Sidharth, wrote and directed Eagle. He also edited the movie.

Eagle stars Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja in the titular role and is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla under the People Media Factory banner.

The trailer introduces Ravi Teja as a formidable assassin with a dark history. Despite his violent past, Ravi Teja’s character has multiple shades to it.

He wields weapons to prevent a demon from transforming into a God. This intriguing revelation adds depth to Ravi Teja’s role.

The action thriller boasts big faces like Anupama Parameswaran, Kavya Thapar, Madhoo, Navdeep and Srinivas Avasarala.

Also Read: Ravi Teja’s ‘Eagle’ out of Sankranthi race, here is why

Operation Valentine

Varun Tej should score a hit at the box office with Operation Valentine if at all he has to break the jinx. He has a series of flops under his belt by far.

Operation Valentine promises a high-octane action while exploring various intriguing aspects of the Indian Navy and fighter pilots. The film is being released simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu on 16 February.

The film celebrates the bravery of Indian soldiers and tells the story of Air Force heroes facing a major aerial attack.

It is directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada and produced by Sandeep Mudda under the banner of Sony Pictures and Renaissance Pictures.

It stars Manushi Chillar, Mir Sarwar, and Navdeep in crucial roles.

Also Read: The unusual combination of Telugu heroes and non-Telugu filmmakers