Best Telugu Movies on MX Player

On the topic of Best Telugu Movies on MX Player, the free-to-watch Indian streaming platform feature a variety of titles from classics to recent hits, and there are also a ton of decent films that are deserving of your time and energy after a tiring week. So, from Pelli Choopulu to 118 and Nenu Sailaja, here are the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player, which should be on your watchlist for this weekend.

Last Updated on January 5, 2022

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[Does not include mainstream & commercial movies]

16. Anukshanam

Starring – Vishnu Manchu & Madhu Shalini
Director – Ram Gopal Varma
Genre – Thriller

Preview Only: DCP Gautam is tasked with investigating a string of brutal serial killings. When his wife becomes a target of the killer, he sets out to exact revenge and delivers poetic justice. One of the very rare decent and watchable RGV films in recent times, watch it on a lazy afternoon.

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15. Aswathama

Starring – Naga Shaurya, Mehreen Pirzada
Director – Ramana Teja
Genre – Thriller

Preview Only: Naga Shaurya starrer, Aswathama also starring Mehreen Pirzada and Jisshu Sengupta in prominent roles revolves around a man who returns to India for his sister’s engagement ceremony but discovers that something terrible has happened to her. On his quest for the truth, he uncovers a series of crimes against women. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player.

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14. Venkatadri Express

Starring – Sundeep Kishan & Rakul Preet
Director – Merlapaka Gandhi
Genre – Comedy

Venkatadri Express directed by Merlapaka Gandhi is a rom-com and is a decent hit. With a funny yet thrilling premise, this movie executes every entertaining aspect flawlessly in regards to comedy, action, emotion, and drama. Gandhi’s commendable screenplay lauded with exceptional performances from Sundeep Kishan and Rakul Preet Singh elevated the movie-watching experience for the viewer.

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13. Malli Raava

Starring – Sumanth & Aakansha Singh
Director – Gowtham Tinnanuri
Genre – Romance

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Underrated Movies in Recent Times’ list]

Gowtham Tinnanuri’s directorial debut before Jersey was Malli Raava starring Sumanth and Aakansha Singh in the lead roles. Served with a remarkably-written screenplay detailing the lead couple’s relationship at three different stages, this movie remains one of the overlooked movies of the past few years. The soulful music adds to the drama, and the orthodox storyline told diversely makes Malli Raava a must-watch.

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12. Love Failure

Starring – Siddharth & Amala Paul
Director – Balaji Mohan
Genre – Romance

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Tamil Movies on Hotstar’ list]

Director Balaji Mohan, in his debut, delivered an unconventional love story with Siddharth and Amala Paul as the leads. What made the film diversify from others is that the director worked on the screenplay, giving attention to the supporting cast and their sub-plots. This is one of the films I never get bored watching because of the narrative structure. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player. – Nirmal Raj

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11. 118

Starring – Ram, Pandey & Thomas
Director – K. V. Guhan
Genre – Thriller

Director K. V. Guhan, 118 is undoubtedly one of the most promising films in Kalyan Ram’s career. The storyline focuses on a journalist named Gautam who is disturbed by a recurring nightmare as he sets out to investigate the incidents to find out if they’re real.

With a run time of over just two hours, the narrative keeps you intrigued throughout the runtime despite the cinematic liberties which were taken from time to time. The film focuses more on the characters, and the cast performances complement the movie well. Overall, 118 is a decent thriller which will you entertained and satisfied. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player.

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10. Bindaas

Starring – Manchu Manoj & Sheena Shahabadi
Director – Veeru Potla
Genre – Comedy

Preview Only: Ajay, played by Manchu Manoj, sets out to put a stop to the conflict between two families that are connected by blood, but have been feuding as enemies for several years. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player.

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9. Express Raja

Starring – Sharwanand & Surabhi
Director – Merlapaka Gandhi
Genre – Comedy

Preview Only: Raja is in love with Amulya and mistakenly hands over her pet dog to the municipal corporation. Amulya becomes furious, and Raja ends up facing hurdles while he tries to retrieve her pet. Overall, Express Raja was an amusing, fun rollercoaster ride to hop on and enjoy with your family.

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8. Shamantakamani

Starring – Rohit, Sudheer, Sundeep & Aadi
Director – Sriram Adittya
Genre – Comedy-Thriller

Directed by Sriram Adittya, the plot of Shamanthakamani revolves around a stolen five crore Rolls Royce vintage car, and in one way or another, all the lead characters in the film get trapped in the same web that ultimately leads to the whereabouts of the stolen car. Shamanthakamani has everything going in its favor, from the comedy to the performances, but the storyline had its issues in the third act. If you are into experimental and big ensemble movies, this should be your pick for the weekend.

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7. Nenu Sailaja

Starring – Ram & Keerthy Suresh
Director – Kishore Tirumula
Genre – Romance

Preview Only: Starring Ram and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles, Nenu Sailaja explores the story of Hari, a carefree bachelor and desperate to get into a relationship tries to woo several girls, but his life takes a wild turn when he comes across his childhood friend, Sailaja.

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6. Chi La Sow

Starring – Naga Sushanth & Ruhani Sharma
Director – Rahul Ravindran
Genre – Romance

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Underrated Movies’ list]

Chi La Sow is a breezy romantic drama that revolves around two lead characters within the span of one night on the subject of an arranged marriage. Backed with charming and authentic character moments, a decent directorial job, and a powerful female protagonist, Chi La Sow suffers from some lows here and there but is overall a heartwarming movie to watch. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player.

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5. Needhi Naadhi Okate Kadha

Starring – Sree Vishnu, Satna Titus
Director – Venu Udugula
Genre – Drama

Preview Only: A middle-class student Rudraraju Sagar, played by Sree Vishnu, raises his voice against the traditional, standardized system of education that does not take into account each student’s skill and nor make them think.

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4. PSV Garuda Vega

Starring – Dr. Rajasekhar, Pooja Kumar
Director – Praveen Sattaru
Genre – Thriller

Preview Only: Niranjan, a hacker who has access to classified government information, tries to evade the officials. Soon, Chandra Shekar, played by Dr. Rajasekhar, an NIA officer, gets involved in a criminal investigation that leads him to Niranjan. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player.

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3. Nenu

Starring – Allari Naresh, Veda & Abhishek
Director – E. Sathibabu
Genre – Romance

Preview Only: Vinod (Allari Naresh), a psychopath, falls in love with a girl who considers him a friend. But, when he takes her to a jungle under the pretext of reuniting her with her lover, chaos ensues.

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2. Pelli Choopulu

Starring – Vijay Deverakonda & Ritu Verma
Director – Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
Genre – Rom-Com

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Romantic Telugu Movies’ list]

Tharun Bhascker’s Pelli Choopulu recounts more of a modern and matured romantic relationship between the lead couple. Narrating an unorthodox love story through a template Telugu Cinema had never seen before, the brilliance of Tharun is also supported superbly by the cast and Vivek Sagar’s melodious music. The subtle comedic sequences that are blended well within the story also hoist the movie much higher inside and out.

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1. Kshanam

Starring – Adivi Sesh & Adah Sharma
Director – Ravikanth Perepu
Genre – Thriller

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Underrated Movies’ list]

Kshanam operated as a resurgence for Adivi Sesh’s career and is one of the best Tollywood movies the industry had produced in the last decade. The story details the kidnapping of a child and continues with quite a few twists and turns that you will not see coming. The riveting screenplay and the background score by Sri Charan Pakala add to the movie’s output and is, without a doubt, a gripping thriller that took chances. One of the Best Telugu Movies on MX Player.

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