No list is complete without RRR . Although it was shot in 2019-2021, its theatrical release in March 2022 made it the most anticipated "Kotha Movie" of the year. The fictional story of two freedom fighters (Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem) became a cultural phenomenon. The "Naatu Naatu" song won an Oscar, and the film grossed over ₹1,200 crore worldwide. For Telugu audiences, RRR was an experience—a blend of mythology, buddy action, and revolutionary VFX.

: Gained massive international traction by hosting the Hindi and international language cuts of RRR , turning the film into a global streaming phenomenon.

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The year 2022 was a monumental, record-breaking period for the Telugu film industry (Tollywood). From massive pan-Indian blockbusters that shattered global box office records to content-driven small films that won critical acclaim, the year offered a diverse palette of cinema.

Audiences actively rejected routine, formulaic commercial films in favor of unique concepts like Bimbisara (time travel) and Oke Oka Jeevitham (sci-fi mother sentiment).

2022 was the year Tollywood successfully broke linguistic barriers. The massive success of films released in multiple languages shifted the industry's focus from local markets to a national audience.