Best Telugu Action Movies

119 films · 55 with 3+ critic reviews

Mass entertainers, stunt spectacle and the star vehicles that drive the box office. Critical scores here run lower than audience enthusiasm.

The best Telugu action movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01Bāhubali: The BeginningTelugu · 2015“What really makes the film work is that it is, at its heart, a fast-paced adventure,…” — Mihir Fadnavis

7.2

46 criticsRecommended02Baahubali 2Telugu · 2017“Baahubali is a delight for all those who enjoy cinema as a visual medium, there is not…” — Hindustan Times

7.1

35 criticsRecommended03RRRTelugu · 2022“There is a story that can potentially move you, make you weep for the characters — but it…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

7.1

20 criticsRecommended04Kalki 2898-ADTelugu · 2024“In terms of ambition, yes. In terms of writing and storytelling, there are niggles.…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.5

16 criticsRecommended05PatasTelugu · 2015“A good time pass film and all credit to Anil Ravipudi for sprinkling all ingredients…” — Y. Sunita Chowdhary

6.5

7 criticsRecommended06TemperTelugu · 2015“This is by far one of Jr NTR's best films. It is the ideal comeback he needed and he…” — Suresh Kavirayani

6.3

6 criticsMixed07MiraiTelugu · 2025“Mirai, though ambitious in reframing an Indian superhero saga, struggles to anchor its…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.3

6 criticsMixed08DasaraTelugu · 2023“Srikanth Odela knows his world inside and out, but having chosen a love triangle, he…” — Mukesh Manjunath

6.2

9 criticsMixed09Nannaku PremathoTelugu · 2016“Nannaku Prematho is classy revenge drama. NTR's performance and class act, Jagapathi…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

6.1

13 criticsMixed10Pushpa: The RiseTelugu · 2021“Pushpa - The Rise is riveting in some segments and bland in others. Allu Arjun shoulders…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.1

10 criticsMixed11Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema GaadhaTelugu · 2016“Whenever Nani picks up a script, you are bound to expect something new. The same happens…” — 123Telugu Team

6.1

5 criticsMixed12Pushpa 2 - The RuleTelugu · 2024“But why do we discuss isolated sequences and performances rather than the narrative as a…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.0

9 criticsMixed13ThandelTelugu · 2025“At times, Thandel nearly derails, but the love story steers it back on course. Yet,…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.0

7 criticsMixed14AagaduTelugu · 2014“The only saving grace for the film is Mahesh and a few punch dialogues sprinkled randomly…” — Venkat Arikatla

5.9

7 criticsMixed15HIT: The Third CaseTelugu · 2025“While HIT 3 attempts to deliver a grand, theatrical action spectacle, it is not entirely…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.9

12 criticsMixed16Cheekati RajyamTelugu · 2015“... isn't really exceptional, going by Kamal Haasan's oeuvre, but makes for an engaging…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.8

12 criticsMixed17Saripodhaa SanivaaramTelugu · 2024“Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is what we get when fine writing infuses life into an old vigilante…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.7

9 criticsMixed18Maa Inti BangaramTelugu · 2026“This time around, they have something more action-packed, with help from Raj Nidimoru,…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.7

5 criticsMixed19DictatorTelugu · 2016“Dictator is regular mass movie aimed at Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans. Strictly for mass…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

5.6

11 criticsMixed20Salaar: Part 1 - CeasefireTelugu · 2023“Salaar is tailored to cater to lovers of mass action entertainers. There is a lot of…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.6

5 criticsMixed21Daaku MaharaajTelugu · 2025“Despite these merits the film falls short, owing to its lack of conviction in the…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

5.5

7 criticsMixed22Game ChangerTelugu · 2025“Is Shankar's first Telugu film fun? Yes, quite a bit. Do the face-offs between Ram Charan…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.4

18 criticsMixed23Devara: Part 1Telugu · 2024“The film, which has also been dubbed and released in multiple languages, has a few…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.4

13 criticsMixed24Bruce Lee - The FighterTelugu · 2015“In the latter half, when you have almost given up on the film, there are far too many…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.4

5 criticsMixed25Bengal TigerTelugu · 2015“This film perhaps can sustain the attention of hard core Ravi Teja fans. But, be warned…” — Pranita Jonnalagedda

5.3

12 criticsMixed26PeddiTelugu · 2026“If only Peddi had matched its ambition with sharper writing, it might have been truly…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

11 criticsMixed27Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47Telugu · 2026“Aadarsha Kutumbam is nowhere close to Trivikram's best work and is weighed down by…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

11 criticsMixed28BrahmotsavamTelugu · 2016“May not be everyone's film, but it may appeals to people who have seen joint family…” — Andhra Headlines Reviewer

5.3

5 criticsMixed29Courier Boy KalyanTelugu · 2015“Nithiin looks the part of a helpless guy caught in a tangle and shows his mettle as an…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

5 criticsMixed30Waltair VeerayyaTelugu · 2023“Filmmaker Bobby Kolli gives audiences just what they've been expecting from Chiranjeevi…” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.1

9 criticsMixed31KingdomTelugu · 2025“Will Gowtam Tinnanuri find a way to match the tenderness of emotions we have come to…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.1

8 criticsMixed32CustodyTelugu · 2023“Venkat Prabhu gets to that conflict point much later in the story when one least expects…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.1

7 criticsMixed33DacoitTelugu · 2026“Dacoit's biggest flaw is how relentlessly generic its storytelling feels. Overall, Dacoit…” — Rishabh Suri

5.1

4 criticsMixed34Don't Trouble The TroubleTelugu · 2026“So, a well executed film with underwhelming results. Very well executed but old wine in…” — TeluguOne

5.0

9 criticsMixed35Akhil - The Power Of JuaTelugu · 2015“You wish the makers tried as sincerely to weave in a solid plot. The love thread gives a…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

5.0

9 criticsMixed36Bhagavanth KesariTelugu · 2023“Despite having some issues, Bhagavanth Kesari works pretty well on both fronts to a large…” — Ram Venkat Srikar

5.0

7 criticsMixed37Korean KanakarajuTelugu · 2026“Korean Kanakaraju leans heavily on Sathya's comic timing, and he delivers, as always. But…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

4.9

8 criticsMixed38RanabaaliTelugu · 2026“Ranabaali has a story that needed to be told, but it could have been sharper and tauter.…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

4.8

16 criticsMixed39EagleTelugu · 2024“A fun second half rescues this Ravi Teja film from crashing completely, though the first…” — Ram Srikar

4.8

7 criticsMixed40ShankaraabharanamTelugu · 2015“On the whole, Shankarabharanam is Average comedy crime thriller. Hilarious scenes, great…” — ILuvCinema Team

4.7

12 criticsMixed41Comrade KalyanTelugu · 2026“Comrade Kalyan is the kind of film that will work for viewers who do not expect political…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

4.7

13 criticsMixed42#CultTelugu · 2026“#Cult is not short on ambition, but it could have been a lot more with better writing and…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

4.7

6 criticsMixed43Akhanda 2: ThaandavamTelugu · 2025“Akhanda 2 has high-octane action sequences but falters from underwhelming writing and…” — Sashidhar Adivi

4.6

3 criticsMixed44RavanasuraTelugu · 2023“Ravanasura had a lot of scope for story development. The half-baked story comes with poor…” — Sakshi Post

4.5

4 criticsMixed45Guntur KaaramTelugu · 2024“Guntur Kaaram wants to be an emotional family entertainer and a mass/masala film rolled…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

4.5

6 criticsMixed46Secret SoldierTelugu · 2026“Director Akki Viswanadha Reddy's debut film definitely looks interesting on paper, but…” — Suresh Kavirayani

4.5

4 criticsMixed47RoughTelugu · 2014“...a routine plot and unimpressive narration to test the patience of audience.” — Venkateswara Rao

4.4

8 criticsUnfavorable48Veera Simha ReddyTelugu · 2023“It's not the story or the performances that really keep one invested in the film. It's…” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

4.4

5 criticsUnfavorable49Double iSmartTelugu · 2024“Puri Jagannadh tries (quite lazily) to convince you Double iSmart is the former. But over…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

4.2

4 criticsUnfavorable50Ustaad Bhagat SinghTelugu · 2026“Ustaad Bhagat Singh is the kind of film that fans will find moments to cheer in, but…” — Yashaswini Sri

4.2

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5.3

Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47

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