Bangaru Babu — Theatrical Centers Run
Bangaru Babu is one of the most celebrated Tollywood films for theatrical longevity, achieving a remarkable long-run across major centers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film went on to complete a 100-day run in 11 centers (22 June 1973), an extraordinary feat in Telugu cinema. Key centers contributing to this historic run included Hyderabad, Vizag, Kakinada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali and several other major cities.
Theatrical Centers Run — Full Breakdown
100 Days (22 June 1973)
| S.No | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | Sudarshan Talkies | — |
| 2 | Vizag | Jyothi | — |
| 3 | Kakinada | Crown Talkies | — |
| 4 | Vijayawada | Sri Vijaya Talkies | — |
| 5 | Guntur | Sri Vijaya Talkies | — |
| 6 | Tenali | Venus Picture Palace | — |
| 7 | Nellore | Ranga Mahal | — |
| 8 | Tirupati | Venkateshwara Talkies | — |
| 9 | Kadapa | Rahamatiya Picture Palace | — |
| 10 | Kurnool | Navarang | — |
| 11 | Produttur | Balaji Talkies | — |
About Bangaru Babu
Bangaru Babu is a N/A film released on 15 Mar 1973. The film was directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film features Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, Gummadi in lead roles. A popular actress runs from her scheming uncle and finds shelter in the house of a respected man, Buchi Babu. While they begin to fall in love, misunderstandings cause them to separate. View complete movie details →
Box Office Verdict & Collections
Bangaru Babu earned a blockbuster verdict at the box office, with a TollyBO rating of 3.5/5. Strong critical reception and massive word-of-mouth drove audiences to cinemas for weeks, resulting in the long centers run detailed above. Read the complete TollyBO review →
Centers Run Milestone Dates
The day-wise centers data for Bangaru Babu tells a story of exceptional box office stamina. By the 100th day (22 June 1973), it continued in 11 centers — a feat achieved by very few Telugu films — detailed on the 100 days centers page. Among the top cities sustaining this run were Hyderabad, Vizag, Kakinada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali.
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