On the topic of the Best Telugu Movies of 2022, one of the few movie industries that is the talk-of-the-town right now, is Tollywood. Beginning the year in February with Pawan Kalyan’s super-hit film, Bheemla Nayak and Siddhu’s DJ Tillu, there are quite a few movies that managed to succeed both critically and commercially. So, to celebrate the best, here are the Best Telugu Movies of 2022 you should watch right now!
Last Updated on December 26, 2022
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The movies which are certainly watchable, but not quite there to make it to the main list. From top left: Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali on Prime Video, Mishan Impossible on Netflix, Swathi Muthyam on AHA, Bimbisara on ZEE5, Ori Devuda on AHA and Saakini Daakini on Netflix.
Director – Charukesh Sekar
Starring – Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra
Streamer – Prime Video
Preview Only: A woman takes desperate measures in an attempt to get her abusive husband suspended from police duty. Directed by Charukesh Sekar, Ammu, an Amazon Prime Video Original stars Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra and Bobby Simha in the lead roles.
Director – Vidyasagar Chinta
Starring – Vishwak Sen & Rukshar Dhillon
Streamer – AHA
Preview Only: Starring Vishwak Sen and Rukshar Dhillon in the lead roles, Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam, directed by Vidyasagar Chinta, is about Arjun, a 34-year-old bachelor who is constantly bothered by his family members and society for still being unmarried. The remainder of the film showcases how he overcomes these nagging situations.
Director – Mohan Raja
Starring – Chiranjeevi & Satyadev
Streamer – Netflix
Preview Only: Starring ‘Megastar’ Chiranjeevi in the titular role, GodFather, directed by Mohan Raja, is a remake of the 2019 blockbuster Malayalam film Lucifer and co-stars Satyadev Kancharana, Nayanthara in supporting roles. The story kicks off after the State Chief Minister’s untimely death, and the internal pressure of the ruling party to pick a new candidate to be the next leader reaches a tipping point when two contrasting personalities with alternative motives clash against each other.
Director – Sai Kiran
Starring – Sangitha, Thiruveer
Streamer – AHA
Preview Only: The storyline of Masooda is straightforward and revolves around an evil spirit from another world possessing a sixteen-year-old girl, which results in her acting bizarrely at school and home. Eventually, her single mother (Sangitha) and a very timid neighbor (Thiruveer) come to the rescue and try to get her out of this mess against many odds. Excluding the lengthy runtime, this movie is a terrific and honest attempt to genuinely produce a scary thriller. One of the Best Horror Movies of 2022.
Director – Chandoo Mondeti
Starring – Nikhil Siddharth & Anupama .P
Streamer – ZEE5
Preview Only: A sequel to the 2014 movie of the same name, Karthikeya 2, which is also the second installment in a (now) planned extended franchise stars Nikhil Siddharth in a recurring role as Dr. Karthik, who has a knack for unraveling mysteries often surrounding around Hindu Gods. This time around, the film concentrates on the history versus mythology facets of Lord Shri Krishna. One of the Best Telugu Movies of 2022.
Director – Vivek Athreya
Starring – Nani & Nazriya Fahadh
Streamer – Netflix
Preview Only: Ante Sundaraniki! revolves around Sundar and Leela, a couple, pretty early into their romantic relationship, who come from very traditional Hindu and Christian families, have to convince their strict parents to get married and, in the process, tell a series of lies for quick solutions. The movie stars Nani, and Nazriya Fahadh in her Tollywood debut.
Director – Vimal Krishna
Starring – Siddhu & Neha Shetty
Streamer – AHA
Preview Only: A double blockbuster, DJ Tillu, directed by Vimal Krishna and starring Siddhu and Neha Shetty in the lead roles, revolves around Bala Gangadhar Tilak, a young man who wishes to become a disc jockey someday. But, his life changes after he fells for Radhika and chaos in the most weirdest way possible. One of the Best Telugu Movies of 2022.
Director – Dr. Sailesh Kolanu
Starring – Adivi Sesh & Meenakshi Chaudhary
Streamer – Prime Video (Coming Soon)
Preview Only: The second chapter in the HIT Universe, HIT 2, starring Adivi Sesh in the lead role, explores a brand new case the Vizag HQ of the Homicide Intervention Team handles. It revolves around KD, a super chill cop in the scenic city of Vizag, who is just enjoying his life with his girlfriend and regulating the minimal crime rate in the city with ease. Eventually, when he encounters a brutal murder at a local pub, he digs deep and uncovers more ominous details and the killer’s indefinite motivations. A quick, engaging, and a well-directed thriller.
Director – Shree Karthick
Starring – Sharwa, Kishore & Priyadarshi
Streamer – Sony LIV
Shree Karthick’s science-fiction drama, Oke Oka Jeevitham deals with the concept of time travel and manages to execute it with a ton of emotion and the right amount of thrill. The storyline revolves around three friends who, with the help of a scientist, travel back to their childhood to make things right, but things turn sideways soon after. By not making situations too complex, Karthick’s emphasis on human emotions and the “make the moment count” concept drives this film forward alongside fantastic performances from the entire cast. A heartwarming story told beautifully within 160 minutes.
Director – Hanu Raghavapudi
Starring – Dulquer Salmaan & Mrunal Thakur
Streamer – Prime Video
Preview Only: Director Hanu Raghavapudi’s Sita Ramam starring Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur in the titular roles with Rashmika Mandanna and Sumanth in supporting roles, begins when Afreen is tasked to deliver a 20-year-old letter to Sita in Hyderabad. Reluctant and irresponsible at first, she begins to learn the story behind the letter in her journey across South India and the pure romantic relationship between Sita and Ram in the 1960s. One of the Best Telugu Movies of 2022.
Director – Sashi Kiran Tikka
Starring – Adivi Sesh & Saiee Manjrekar
Streamer – Netflix
Preview Only: Recounting all the significant episodes of Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s vibrant life, Major begins right from his childhood and takes us through his young and teenage years and, at the same time, conveys his aspiration to join the Indian Armed Forces. Subsequently, the movie spends most of the runtime showcasing his bravery, intent, and sacrifices he made during the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Director – S. S. Rajamouli
Starring – Jr. NTR & Ram Charan
Streamer – ZEE5 & Disney+ Hotstar
Starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in the lead roles, the storyline of RRR is simple and begins with a little girl of the Gond tribe being taken away by the British, and the protector of the tribe vouches to bring her back home. Along the way, he trusts and becomes good friends with a police officer, and the rest of the film showcases their friendship, individual goals, and the underlying emotion that carries the entire narrative. One of the Best Telugu Movies of 2022.
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