'Yamadonga' tops Telugu films despite 'Chirutha'

By Prema R. Oct 3, 2007, 12:16 GMT

Hyderabad, Oct 3 (IANS) Ramcharan Tej, son of megastar Chiranjeevi, has made his debut in 'Chirutha'. So the initial curiosity factor is likely to propel audiences to see him. However, 'Yamadonga' continues to top this list of Telugu films.

1) 'Yamadonga' - This film released two and a half months ago but is still going strong. It seems to have clicked despite the not-so-favourable reviews. Keeravani's songs are still popular with one figuring in the chartbuster list every week.

2) 'Chirutha' - Ramcharan Tej seems to have made a mark in this film though the story is not so good. Somehow Puri Jagannath's focus seems to have been on Ramcharan rather than on the script. Yet, the first day's collections were good and the movie will beckon people on account of the debutant.

3) 'Chandamama' - This Krishna Vamsi film has inched up the top film list. A simple entertainer set against a rural backdrop, it appears to be going down well with the audience.

4) 'Yamagola Malli Mudalaindi' - This rib-tickling comedy is still on in the theatres and is doing average business. Some good performances by the cast seem to have made a difference to the film.

5) 'Raghavan' - 'Vettaiyadu Vilayadu's' dubbed Telugu version seems to have won the appreciation of the audience. A good effort by Goutham Menon, with brilliant acting by Kamal Haasan and Jyothika.

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