‘Tollywood Generating 70% Revenue of Indian Entertainment Industry’

An interesting conversation took place between Andhra Pradesh IT & Human Resources Minister Nara Lokesh and actor Rana Daggubati during the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Vizag today. Rana started the podcast with his praise for the newly developed Bhogapuram Airport during the CII Summit in Visakhapatnam. 

Sharing his experience, Rana said it was his first time landing at the airport and described it as a very beautiful airport. He also highlighted how an airport reflects a city’s status and now Vizag has that lavish airport that gets ‘A’ status for the city. Rana said the Bhogapuram Airport offers a grand welcome to Visakhapatnam and the city deserves such a grand welcome.

Rana further praised the beautiful journey on the way to the city. He openly said that many had told him it’d take more than an hour from the airport to the city, but the journey being the beautiful he said he didn’t feel it long. Rana said it was a beautiful drive coming all the way. He said the city looks so awesome and every corner of Vizag is shining.

Rana also shared his insights about the Telugu film industry and its functioning.  “We are 10% of the Indian population, but we generate 70% of the Revenue in the Indian film industry.” These remarks of Rana Daggubati highlight the progress of Tollywood and its success rate.

The 70% figure mentioned by Rana Daggubati may be a broader industry estimate rather than a confirmed box office share. However, there is enough data to highlight Telugu cinema’s strong position.

Rana’s remark may not reflect the actual theatrical box office share, but Tollywood undoubtedly remains one of India’s strongest and most influential film industries, with a consistent presence in the domestic and overseas markets.

Rana, an actor, producer and a studio-owner and also exhibitor as his father owns and manages theatres chain, made these crucial remarks about the Telugu film industry. 

Rana’s energetic podcast with Nara Lokesh has won the internet, particularly the people of Vizag. Vizagites are sharing Rana’s speech on social media platforms and it’s going viral.