Why Are Allari Naresh’s Recent Films Failing at the Box Office ?

Allari Naresh was once considered one of the most reliable comedy entertainers in Telugu cinema, delivering a series of successful films such as Allari, Sudigadu, Kithakithalu and Bend Apparao. For nearly a decade, his timing and light-hearted humor connected strongly with audiences. However, after the peak of Sudigadu, the same style began to feel repetitive. Changing audience preferences and the rise of television comedy content slowly reduced the demand for his brand of humor, pushing him to rethink his career path.

He then shifted to serious and performance-oriented roles, finding success with Naandi and gaining attention through films like Maharshi. Unfortunately, the consistency did not continue, as recent projects such as Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam, Ugram, Aa Okkati Adakku, Bachhala Malli and the latest 12 A Railway Colony failed to perform well at the box office. With neither comedy nor serious films working in his favor, Naresh now stands at a critical point in his career, where a major reinvention or a powerful character-oriented role could decide his next chapter in the industry.