Nandamuri heroes such as Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna and Young Tiger NTR have got good track record in all areas. Comparing with Nizam, their movies get more collections in other areas of Telugu states. Especially, the movies from Nandamuri compound used to get dream run and breathtaking collections in Ceded area.
Both Balakrishna and NTR would enjoy wide range of popularity in Ceded area and would compete with mega heroes in the area. However, for the past ten years track record of Nandamuri heroes in Ceded area is considered, it must be said that the the fate of the movies enacted by them haven't been upto the statuses of Nandamuri heroes.
As of now, Balakrishna's 'Legend' happens to be the only top grossing film which collected Rs.8.30 crores in its full run in Ceded area. NTR's latest offings 'Temper' and 'Naannaku Prematho' collected Rs.6.10 cr. and Rs.6.55 cr. respectively. 'Baadshah' is the highest grosser among NTR's films in this area with Rs.7.20 crores share.
Among other films 'Baahubali' collected Rs.22.10 crores. Power Star Pawan Kalyan's 'Atharintiki Daredi' and 'Gabbar Singh' collected Rs.10.40 cr. and Rs.9.20 cr. respectively. Prince Mahesh's 'Srimanthudu' collected Rs.8.95 cr. Mega Power Star Ram Charan has four movies in top ten grossers while 'Magadheera' stood at all time second biggest grosser with Rs.13.10 cr. share. His latest offing 'Bruce Lee' collected a share of 6.95 cr. Stylish Star Allu Arjun's 'Race Gurram' collected Rs.8.30 cr. and stood as the highest grosser among his films.
Having gone through the collection lists of Ceded area, it appears it's high time Nandamuri heroes to strike back with powerful mass entertainers to pulverize the previous records of Ceded area such a way they can regain the glory.