Dookudu :
This is the first among the biggies which will open the festival account. Already suffering from a delayed schedule, the film has finally reached the final stages and currently the shooting of item song is happening at Ramoji Film City. Considering the strike takes off, the shooting part will get affected and the film is closest on its release with September 23 being the official date. With several other big films lined up right after this date, it is a now or never situation if Dookudu has to score a hit.
Rajanna :
Starring Nagarjuna and Sneha, the film is being made with a Telangana backdrop and it is directed by Vijayendra Prasad while S S Rajamouli is directing the action episodes. Currently, the film has reached the climax stages and till recently, Rajamouli was at work. So, if the shootings are halted then it would be a spanner. This would also affect the release date since it was expected on September 30.
Sri Rama Rajyam :
One of the most anticipated and highly expected movie, this was meant to be a treat for the family and devotional audience. Though the shooting part is over and the audio release has also happened, the film has been left with post production work and graphics, as per sources. Though the release date has been kept for October end, if the strike continues then it is bound to impact the other films and this would lead to a clash in the release dates.
Oosaravelli :
This is the film which is being done in full throttle on the insistence of Junior NTR. Sources say he is particular to see the release happening on October 6 Due to this, the work has been progressing exhaustively but if the strike takes serious shape then it is sure to cause a big blow to the proceedings. With barely any dates left for releasing the film, it will affect the box office if Oosaravelli releases at a later date after October 6.
While the position of the above films is very undecided, the cine folks say that though the strike gets called off this trend will create tension. Already, Tollywood is getting banged due to incessant flops and now this strike will mean the final nail on the coffin. Let us hope the issues get resolved and all get back to work.