Diwali has always been a prime season for movie releases. While Sankranthi and Dasara are usually reserved for big Telugu films, Diwali often brings a mix of straight and dubbed releases. Last year, KA, Lucky Baskhar, and Amaran (dubbed) clashed during the festive weekend, and all three films performed well with good word of mouth.

This year, the competition is even stiffer. A total of six films are lined up for Diwali, including three dubbed releases. On the Telugu front, Mithra Mandali, Telusu Kada and K Ramp are the confirmed releases. All three are medium-scale films relying heavily on positive word of mouth to perform well at the box office.

Adding to the race are three major dubbed films. The first is Dude, starring Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan, who gained popularity in Telugu w

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