Best Telugu Drama Movies

165 films · 81 with 3+ critic reviews

The backbone of Indian cinema — family sagas, social realism and character studies. The largest and most critically decorated category on the site.

The best Telugu drama 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

6.8

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

6.5

16 criticsRecommended05KuberaaTelugu · 2025“Kuberaa falls short of being a gamechanger. But it is a brave film from a director who…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.5

8 criticsRecommended06Lucky BaskharTelugu · 2024“This relationship drama woven around a financial scam is Atluri's best work till date and…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.5

6 criticsRecommended07DrushyamTelugu · 2014“An unconventional film, this film is refreshing as it is not formulaic. Above all, it is…” — IndiaGlitz

6.5

4 criticsRecommended08Govindudu AndarivadeleTelugu · 2014“Govindhudu Andari Vaadele is a good family entertainer with emotional connect despite the…” — NowRunning Team

6.4

11 criticsMixed09ManamanthaTelugu · 2016“Manamantha is narrated with a lot of conviction and the stories merit a discussion. The…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.4

8 criticsMixed10TemperTelugu · 2015“Temper has everything which NTR fans can eagerly look forward to. NTR's stylish look and…” — 123Telugu Team

6.3

6 criticsMixed11Sing GeethamTelugu · 2026“This legendary director, who has given timeless classics like 'Aditya 369', 'Pushpak…” — Hari Prasad S

6.3

7 criticsMixed12Hi NannaTelugu · 2023“Hi Nanna is a heartwarming story of a father, daughter and the mother fighting her demons…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.2

6 criticsMixed13Nannaku PremathoTelugu · 2016“Nannaku Prematho is classy revenge drama. NTR's performance and class act, Jagapathi…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

6.1

13 criticsMixed14Soggade Chinni NayanaTelugu · 2016“All in all, the movie is perfect watch for Sankranthi festive time. Despite weak second…” — Venkat Arikatla

6.1

7 criticsMixed15Pushpa: The RiseTelugu · 2021“Pushpa - The Rise is riveting in some segments and bland in others. Allu Arjun shoulders…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.1

10 criticsMixed16Pushpa 2 - The RuleTelugu · 2024“But why do we discuss isolated sequences and performances rather than the narrative as a…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.0

16 criticsMixed17IrumudiTelugu · 2026“Despite occasional missteps, Irumudi emerges as an emotionally moving drama. The…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.0

13 criticsMixed18LoukyamTelugu · 2014“Watch Loukyam for a few laughs. Just don't expect it to keep you engrossed.” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.0

10 criticsMixed19A AaTelugu · 2016“Don't MISS this complete Family entertainer of Trivikram Srinivas.” — ILuvCinema Team

6.0

7 criticsMixed20Court: State vs. A NobodyTelugu · 2025“Strong performances and emotional beats do the heavy lifting in this familiar legal drama…” — Avinash Ramachandran

6.0

7 criticsMixed21ThandelTelugu · 2025“At times, Thandel nearly derails, but the love story steers it back on course. Yet,…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.0

7 criticsMixed22GodFatherTelugu · 2022“Chiranjeevi, with his inimitable style and swag, carries the film on his strong shoulders…” — Murali Krishna C H

5.9

9 criticsMixed23The GirlfriendTelugu · 2025“The Girlfriend is a film for the ages. Its layered exploration of men, women, and the…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.9

11 criticsMixed24KancheTelugu · 2015“Kanche doesn't stand out merely by being different, but also because it's earnest.” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.8

13 criticsMixed25Kumari 21FTelugu · 2015“The moral of the story: It's not enough if a canvas boasts of the biggest names in the…” — Y. Sunita Chowdhary

5.8

13 criticsMixed26MajorTelugu · 2022“MAJOR pays a fine tribute to the fearless hero of the 26/11 terror attacks. The film is…” — Bollywood Hungama News Network

5.8

9 criticsMixed27BimbisaraTelugu · 2022“Bimbisara is filled with intriguing ideas that could have made for an engaging watch.…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

5.8

5 criticsMixed28Salaar: Part 1 - CeasefireTelugu · 2023“Salaar is tailored to cater to lovers of mass action entertainers. There is a lot of…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.7

11 criticsMixed29GalipatamTelugu · 2014“Though the film may work out commercially, it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Had the…” — Venkat Arikatla

5.7

5 criticsMixed30Maa Inti BangaramTelugu · 2026“This time around, they have something more action-packed, with help from Raj Nidimoru,…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.7

5 criticsMixed31DictatorTelugu · 2016“Dictator is regular mass movie aimed at Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans. Strictly for mass…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

5.6

11 criticsMixed32S/O SatyamurthyTelugu · 2015“... is a predictable and sloppy family drama with a few high and mostly low moments.” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.6

9 criticsMixed33Miss. Shetty Mr. PolishettyTelugu · 2023“Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty has its fun moments but offers nothing more. The sheer…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.6

5 criticsMixed34Daaku MaharaajTelugu · 2025“Despite these merits the film falls short, owing to its lack of conviction in the…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

5.5

7 criticsMixed35RabhasaTelugu · 2014“Like all films these days, the film has its share of ifs and what ifs. Still, Rabhasa can…” — Venkat Arikatla

5.5

6 criticsMixed36Alludu SeenuTelugu · 2014“There's a term which is often used to describe films like Alludu Seenu in one word -…” — Hemanth Kumar

5.5

4 criticsMixed37Game 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 criticsMixed38Chennai Love StoryTelugu · 2026“Chennai Love Story is a treat to watch until the key plot twist, packing within it an…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.4

6 criticsMixed39Bruce 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 criticsMixed40LeninTelugu · 2026“The film falters at its core: the love story never quite makes the audience root…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.4

5 criticsMixed41Devara: Part 1Telugu · 2024“The film, which has also been dubbed and released in multiple languages, has a few…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

15 criticsMixed42Bengal TigerTelugu · 2015“Ravi Teja's Bengal Tiger movie is a super comedy entertainer with mass elements...” — ILuvCinema Team

5.3

12 criticsMixed43PeddiTelugu · 2026“If only Peddi had matched its ambition with sharper writing, it might have been truly…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

11 criticsMixed44Sita RamamTelugu · 2022“Hanu Raghavapudi's Sita Ramam, a beautiful modern-day reimagining of the classic Ram-Sita…” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.3

12 criticsMixed45YashodaTelugu · 2022“In a refreshing departure from what we've seen of her in the recent past, Samantha…” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.3

10 criticsMixed46Garividi LakshmiTelugu · 2026“Garividi Lakshmi limits the appeal of its material with an overly familiar, old-school…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

5.3

7 criticsMixed47Rao BahadurTelugu · 2026“The carefully constructed drama gives way to a series of delightful twists that are both…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

6 criticsMixed48KillerTelugu · 2026“Despite its premise, Deadly Killer offers little that stands out as either a thriller or…” — Susmita Sameera

5.3

5 criticsMixed49KannappaTelugu · 2025“In striving for grandeur, it forgets to tell the story that matters. Kannappa had a…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.2

9 criticsMixed50Waltair VeerayyaTelugu · 2023“Filmmaker Bobby Kolli gives audiences just what they've been expecting from Chiranjeevi…” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.1

9 criticsMixed

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