Tollywood’s box office fortunes have been on a rollercoaster ride this year. The festive season began on a high note with the massive success of Sankranthi Ki Vastunnam, but the momentum quickly faded as subsequent releases struggled to strike a chord with audiences. Even the crucial summer season was underutilized, leading to heated discussions about whether audiences were drifting away from theatres.

September, however, turned out to be a game-changer. Despite the challenges posed by the industry strike and other hurdles, the month infused fresh energy into Telugu cinema, delivering unexpected blockbusters.

The surprise package of the season was Little Hearts. Made on a modest budget of just ₹2.5 crore, the film, supported by noted banners, went on to gross over ₹35 crore. Its success

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