Best Telugu Action Movies

96 films · 28 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.

01RRRTelugu · 2022“There is a story that can potentially move you, make you weep for the characters — but it…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.9

20 criticsRecommended02PatasTelugu · 2015“A good time pass film and all credit to Anil Ravipudi for sprinkling all ingredients…” — Y. Sunita Chowdhary

6.2

7 criticsMixed03TemperTelugu · 2015“Temper is a film about bad guy reforming himself. The episodes of bad guy are…” — IdleBrain Reviewer

6.0

6 criticsMixed04Nannaku PremathoTelugu · 2016“Nannaku Prematho offer a few promising moments, but remains quickly forgettable.” — Kumar Siva

5.9

13 criticsMixed05Pushpa: The RiseTelugu · 2021“Pushpa - The Rise is riveting in some segments and bland in others. Allu Arjun shoulders…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.9

10 criticsMixed06Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema GaadhaTelugu · 2016“Krishnagaadi Veera Prema Gaadha is a neat and decent love story set in the backdrop of…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

5.9

5 criticsMixed07Cheekati RajyamTelugu · 2015“... isn't really exceptional, going by Kamal Haasan's oeuvre, but makes for an engaging…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.7

12 criticsMixed08AagaduTelugu · 2014“The only saving grace for the film is Mahesh and a few punch dialogues sprinkled randomly…” — Venkat

5.7

7 criticsMixed09Kalki 2898-ADTelugu · 2024“If you’re patient with the early sections, the film offers several rewards. And there’s…” — Sagar Tetali

5.7

5 criticsMixed10HIT: The Third CaseTelugu · 2025“While HIT 3 attempts to deliver a grand, theatrical action spectacle, it is not entirely…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.6

9 criticsMixed11Maa Inti BangaramTelugu · 2026“This time around, they have something more action-packed, with help from Raj Nidimoru,…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.6

5 criticsMixed12DictatorTelugu · 2016“Stay away from Dictator and wait for Balayya's 100th film. Hopefully, that will not be…” — Ravi Kandala

5.5

11 criticsMixed13Devara: Part 1Telugu · 2024“Even with Jr NTR playing dual roles, Saif Ali Khan constantly brooding and scheming while…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.5

6 criticsMixed14Bruce 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 criticsMixed15Bhagavanth KesariTelugu · 2023“While the first half could have offered a more engaging narrative, the film finds its…” — Paul Nicodemus

5.4

3 criticsMixed16Bengal TigerTelugu · 2015“This film perhaps can sustain the attention of hard core Ravi Teja fans. But, be warned…” — Pranita Jonnalagedda

5.3

12 criticsMixed17PeddiTelugu · 2026“At just two films old, Buchi Babu Sana is truly his master's disciple. With the Ram…” — Unknown

5.3

10 criticsMixed18BrahmotsavamTelugu · 2016“Despite director's honest attempts to make us emotionally involved, we would…” — Venkateswara Rao

5.3

5 criticsMixed19Courier 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 criticsMixed20Game ChangerTelugu · 2025“Game Changer is an expensive masterclass on electoral politics. Since he created his…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.3

5 criticsMixed21Daaku MaharaajTelugu · 2025“Balakrishna essays another anger-driven role in 'Daaku Maharaaj' but has chosen a…” — BVS Prakash

5.2

3 criticsMixed22Akhil - 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

5.1

9 criticsMixed23Korean KanakarajuTelugu · 2026“Korean Kanakaraju leans heavily on Sathya's comic timing, and he delivers, as always. But…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.0

8 criticsMixed24Akhanda 2: ThaandavamTelugu · 2025“Akhanda 2 has high-octane action sequences but falters from underwhelming writing and…” — Sashidhar Adivi

4.9

3 criticsUnfavorable25ShankaraabharanamTelugu · 2015“On the whole, Shankarabharanam is Average comedy crime thriller. Hilarious scenes, great…” — ILuvCinema Team

4.8

12 criticsUnfavorable26RoughTelugu · 2014“...a routine plot and unimpressive narration to test the patience of audience.” — Venkateswara Rao

4.6

8 criticsUnfavorable27NagabandhamTelugu · 2026“For all the effort that has gone into Nagabandham's larger-than-life visual appeal, its…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

4.4

10 criticsUnfavorable28The Raja SaabTelugu · 2026“Unfortunately for the Prabhas-starrer, whenever it makes an attempt at the…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

4.3

8 criticsUnfavorable

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