Best Telugu Drama Movies

131 films · 38 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.

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 criticsRecommended02Govindudu AndarivadeleTelugu · 2014“Govindhudu Andari Vaadele is a good family entertainer with emotional connect despite the…” — NowRunning Team

6.2

11 criticsMixed03ManamanthaTelugu · 2016“Manamantha is narrated with a lot of conviction and the stories merit a discussion. The…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.2

8 criticsMixed04DrushyamTelugu · 2014“Despite its shortcomings, Drushyam is a must watch for people who are looking for a…” — Suresh Kavirayani

6.1

4 criticsMixed05TemperTelugu · 2015“Temper is all that the Puri and his team had promised it would be. It has all the…” — Venkat

6.0

6 criticsMixed06Sing GeethamTelugu · 2026“This legendary director, who has given timeless classics like 'Aditya 369', 'Pushpak…” — Hari Prasad S

6.0

6 criticsMixed07Nannaku PremathoTelugu · 2016“Nannaku Prematho offer a few promising moments, but remains quickly forgettable.” — Kumar Siva

5.9

13 criticsMixed08LoukyamTelugu · 2014“Watch Loukyam for a few laughs. Just don't expect it to keep you engrossed.” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.9

10 criticsMixed09Soggade Chinni NayanaTelugu · 2016“All in all, the movie is perfect watch for Sankranthi festive time. Despite weak second…” — Venkat

5.9

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

5.9

10 criticsMixed11KancheTelugu · 2015“Kanche doesn't stand out merely by being different, but also because it's earnest.” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.8

13 criticsMixed12Kumari 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 criticsMixed13IrumudiTelugu · 2026“Despite occasional missteps, Irumudi emerges as an emotionally moving drama. The…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.7

11 criticsMixed14Kalki 2898-ADTelugu · 2024“If you’re patient with the early sections, the film offers several rewards. And there’s…” — Sagar Tetali

5.7

5 criticsMixed15GalipatamTelugu · 2014“Though the film may work out commercially, it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Had the…” — Venkat

5.6

5 criticsMixed16Maa Inti BangaramTelugu · 2026“This time around, they have something more action-packed, with help from Raj Nidimoru,…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.6

5 criticsMixed17DictatorTelugu · 2016“Dictator is regular mass movie aimed at Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans. Strictly for mass…” — TeluguCinema Reviewer

5.5

11 criticsMixed18S/O SatyamurthyTelugu · 2015“... is a predictable and sloppy family drama with a few high and mostly low moments.” — Haricharan Pudipeddi

5.5

9 criticsMixed19RabhasaTelugu · 2014“If you're Jr NTR fan, then Rabhasa comes with a one watch tag. But if you are looking for…” — Saripalli Koti Reddy

5.5

6 criticsMixed20Devara: Part 1Telugu · 2024“Even with Jr NTR playing dual roles, Saif Ali Khan constantly brooding and scheming while…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.5

6 criticsMixed21Alludu SeenuTelugu · 2014“lludu Seenu is a tailor made launch pad for Bellamkonda Sreenivas. He makes an impressive…” — 123Telugu Team

5.4

4 criticsMixed22Chennai 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 criticsMixed23Bruce 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 criticsMixed24Bhagavanth KesariTelugu · 2023“While the first half could have offered a more engaging narrative, the film finds its…” — Paul Nicodemus

5.4

3 criticsMixed25LeninTelugu · 2026“The film falters at its core: the love story never quite makes the audience root…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.4

4 criticsMixed26Bengal TigerTelugu · 2015“This film perhaps can sustain the attention of hard core Ravi Teja fans. But, be warned…” — Pranita Jonnalagedda

5.3

12 criticsMixed27PeddiTelugu · 2026“At just two films old, Buchi Babu Sana is truly his master's disciple. With the Ram…” — Unknown

5.3

10 criticsMixed28Rao BahadurTelugu · 2026“The carefully constructed drama gives way to a series of delightful twists that are both…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.3

6 criticsMixed29Game ChangerTelugu · 2025“Game Changer is an expensive masterclass on electoral politics. Since he created his…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

5.3

5 criticsMixed30MukundaTelugu · 2014“Srikanth Addala uses an old story and tries to tell it his way. Well, he does succeed to…” — Venkat

5.2

7 criticsMixed31Daaku MaharaajTelugu · 2025“Despite some flaws, this one is a visual extravaganza for all the fans of Nandamuri…” — Shreshtha Chaudhury

5.2

3 criticsMixed32PowerTelugu · 2014“Power shows how lazy Telugu filmmakers who team up with stars have become. Power is…” — Hindustan Times

5.0

7 criticsMixed33KrishnashtamiTelugu · 2016“Krishnashtami tries to position itself as a family entertainer, action flick and romantic…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

4.9

11 criticsUnfavorable34AgadhaTelugu · 2026“The impressive craft in Agadha is undeniable, but does that make it a genuinely…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

4.9

8 criticsUnfavorable35Akhanda 2: ThaandavamTelugu · 2025“Akhanda 2 has high-octane action sequences but falters from underwhelming writing and…” — Sashidhar Adivi

4.9

3 criticsUnfavorable36GaramTelugu · 2016“Garam seems to be an apt title, as the story writer keeps the events hot till the end...” — Y. Sunita Chowdhary

4.7

11 criticsUnfavorable37Srinivasa MangapuramTelugu · 2026“Despite its fresh lead pair and emotional premise, the film struggles to rise above a…” — Suresh Kavirayani

4.4

10 criticsUnfavorable38NagabandhamTelugu · 2026“For all the effort that has gone into Nagabandham's larger-than-life visual appeal, its…” — Srivathsan Nadadhur

4.4

10 criticsUnfavorable

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Recent Telugu Drama releases

5.7

Irumudi

11 critics

4.9

Agadha

8 critics

4.4

Srinivasa Mangapuram

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5.4

Chennai Love Story

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5.4

Lenin

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4.4

Nagabandham

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