Producer Bandla Ganesh recently stated in an interview that Temper would have easily collected over ₹100 crore if it had been released in today’s market conditions.
The film, directed by Puri Jagannadh and starring Jr NTR and Kajal Aggarwal, remains one of the most impactful commercial entertainers in Telugu cinema.
Written by Vakkantham Vamsi, Temper featured Jr NTR as a corrupt police officer who undergoes a powerful transformation after witnessing the brutal crimes committed against young girls by influential goons.
The film combined mass entertainment with a strong social message, especially through its emotional courtroom climax, which received huge appreciation from audiences.
Bandla Ganesh praised the film’s content, performances, and emotional depth, saying the movie was ahead of its time commercially.