Best Telugu Movies on Netflix You Shouldn’t Miss!

On the topic of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix, the global streaming giant is surprisingly slow in the Telugu movie category race when compared to its counterpart – Amazon Prime Video, with only limited titles available overall. However, the handful of available movies are good to decent on the quality scale and are completely worth watching. Here are the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix, which you shouldn’t miss.

Last Updated on Jan 02, 2023

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26. Dasara

Starring – Nani, Keerthy Suresh
Director – Srikanth Odela
Genre – Drama

Srikanth Odela’s Dasara, starring Nani, Keerthy Suresh, and Shine Tom Chacko, is set in the 1990s and follows Dharani and his friends as they navigate through the caste-dividing politics of their village. Despite its potential, the film partly falls short of delivering its promising elements due to a lack of emotional depth and drama. While the movie’s technical and performance aspects are insanely impressive, Dasara is still worth watching and is one of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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25. Virupaksha

Starring – Sai Tej & Samyuktha
Director – Karthik Dandu
Genre – Horror

Directed by Karthik Dandu, Virupaksha is an engaging supernatural thriller starring Sai Dharam Tej in his comeback role and Samyuktha Menon. The film’s intriguing plot follows Surya, who returns to his mother’s village and investigates a series of mysterious deaths caused by black magic. Despite minor issues with execution and performances, the film offers a solid plot, technical excellence, and impressive sound design, making it an exciting addition to Tollywood’s diverse cinematic landscape.

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24. Ready (2008)

Starring – Ram & Genelia Deshmukh
Director – Srinu Vaitla
Genre – Comedy

Preview Only: Chandu (Ram) plans to help his friend by stopping the forced wedding of his girlfriend. But in a case of mistaken identity, he brings the bride Pooja (Genelia) from a different wedding. Pooja while being happy about skipping an unwanted wedding, demands Chandu for protecting her from both her uncles who want to get her married to their sons for her property. A comedy of errors follows.

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23. Virata Parvam

Starring – Sai Pallavi & Rana Daggubati
Director – Venu Udugula
Genre – Drama

Preview Only: A young woman, Vennela, in love with a widely discreet revolutionary, Ravi Shankar, invites trouble after she breaks her marriage and follows her heart to reunite with the person she loves.

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22. Sindhooram (1997)

Starring – Ravi Teja & Sanghavi
Director – Krishna Vamsi
Genre – Drama

Preview Only: Buliraju, a trainee police officer, is forced to join the Naxalite movement after he is falsely charged by corrupt police officials and branded as a vigilante. One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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21. SVSC

Starring – Venkatesh & Mahesh Babu
Director – Srikanth Addala
Genre – Drama

Directed by Srikanth Addala, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu revolves around two brothers Peddodu (Venkatesh), and Chinnodu (Mahesh Babu), who are unemployed and do not get along well due to their contrasting natures. They have problems marrying the women they love before an accident changes their lives. The film also stars Samantha and Anjali as the female leads.

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20. Parugu

Starring – Allu Arjun & Sheela Kaur
Director – ‘Bommarillu’ Bhaskar
Genre – Romance

Preview Only: When Neelakantam’s daughter elopes with Babu, he kidnaps Babu’s friends to punish them and bring back his daughter. Krishna, who is one of them, falls in love with Neelakantam’s younger daughter. Starring Allu Arjun and Sheela Kaur in the lead roles, Parugu is directed by ‘Bommarillu’ Bhaskar.

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19. Oh! Baby

Starring – Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Lakshmi
Director – B. V. Nandini Reddy
Genre – Fantasy / Comedy

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Oh! Baby’ Review]

Oh! Baby, stars Tollywood’s high-profile actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead role with veteran actors Lakshmi and Rajendra Prasad filling in as the supporting cast. Oh! Baby delivered on everything family audiences expect from a family film. It is entertaining, filled with comedy, emotion, amusing dialogues and most importantly was led by Samantha’s (with Chinmayi Sripaada) remarkable performance. Despite the glaring runtime and screenwriting issues and concerns, this movie will win hearts and will indeed delight viewers of all ages.

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18. GodFather

Starring – Chiranjeevi & Satyadev
Director – Mohan Raja
Genre – Political

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.

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17. Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali

Starring – Satyadev, Priyanka Jawalkar
Director – Sharan Koppisetty
Genre – Thriller

Starring Satyadev Kancharana and Priyanka Jawalkar in the primary roles, Thimmarusu, a remake of the 2019 Kannada movie Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni, went on to become a decent hit at the box office for all the right reasons. With a quick-paced screenplay, digestible two-hour runtime, and a captivating performance from the lead star Satyadev, this film, despite a few hiccups here and there, is a decent watch inside and out. One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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16. Shyam Singha Roy

Starring – Nani, Sai Pallavi & Krithi Shetty
Director – Rahul Sankrityan
Genre – Period / Drama

Preview Only: Shyam Singha Roy, a Christmas 2021 release starring Nani, Sai Pallavi, and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles revolves around an up and coming director, who is accused of plagiarism and finds a transcendental connection to his past life when he digs deeper into his mind.

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15. Uppena

Starring – Vaishnav Tej & Krithi Shetty
Director – Buchi Babu Sana
Genre – Romance

Preview Only: Buchi Babu Sana’s blockbuster movie, Uppena, begins with a fisherman, Aasi, who falls in love with Sangeetha, the daughter of the village head. However, complications arise when caste differences and ego issues take the lead. One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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14. Oohalu Gusagusalade

Starring – Naga Shourya & Raashii Khanna
Director – Srinivas Avasarala
Genre – Romance

The directorial debut of the well-known supporting actor – Srinivas Avasarala, Oohalu Gusagusalade is the textbook example of a sweet and a simple love story with the characters as it’s main strength. The well-written dialogue, delightful comedic scenes and romantic moments which last an impression drive this movie to the finish line.

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13. Saakini Daakini

Starring – Nivetha Thomas & Regina Cassandra
Director – Sudheer Varma
Genre – Action-Thriller

Preview Only: Two police trainees witness the kidnapping of a girl one night on their way home. Unable to get help from the local police and determined to rescue the girl, they set out on their own amateur investigation. Saakini Daakini stars Nivetha Thomas and Regina Cassandra in the lead roles.

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12. Bheeshma

Starring – Nithiin & Rashmika Mandanna
Director – Venky Kudumula
Genre – Comedy-Drama

Preview Only: Starring Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, Bheeshma details the journey of a meme creator who prefers to remain single forever in his life until he finds Chaitra. Will he remain single forms the remainder of the storyline, a 150-minute comedy directed by Venky Kudumula.

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11. Ante Sundaraniki!

Starring – Nani & Nazriya Fahadh
Director – Vivek Athreya
Genre – Romance

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Movies of 2022’ list]

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. Peppy, funny and a total rollercoaster ride, Vivek Athreya’s non-linear screenwriting technique stands out the most and makes this film very entertaining alongside Vivek Sagar’s beautiful composition and background score.

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10. Anukokunda Oka Roju

Starring – Charmme Kaur & Jagapathi Babu
Director – Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
Genre – Thriller

Anukokunda Oka Roju explores the narrative of an independent woman who gets stuck in a very bizarre situation involving a cult. A movie so much ahead of its time, the riveting story and screenplay by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, magnificent performances from the entire cast, this film manages to keep you engaged from start to finish, and a fantastic attempt Tollywood never tried before.

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9. Major

Starring – Adivi Sesh & Saiee Manjrekar
Director – Sashi Kiran Tikka
Genre – Biopic

[‘Major’ is also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Movies of 2022’ list]

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. One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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8. Eega

Starring – Samantha & Kichcha Sudeep 
Director – S. S. Rajamouli
Genre – Drama

Directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Samantha and Sudeep in the lead roles, Eega is about Nani, who loves Bindu but gets killed by her jealous boss, who lusts after Bindu. Nani is reincarnated as a fly and decides to avenge his death. He teams up with Bindu to make Sudeep’s life a living hell.

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7. Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya

Starring – Satyadev Kancharana, VK Naresh
Director – Venkatesh Maha
Genre – Drama

[This excerpt comes from our ‘UMUR’ Review]

Directed by Venkatesh Maha, barring a few unwanted scenes and middling characters, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya might seem conventional on the surface level but, it keeps the narrative very intriguing with a written screenplay and other components including comedy, funny characters, and the technicalities. The performances, especially from Satyadev Kancharana are remarkable to watch, and the picturesque locales of Araku add more uniqueness to the film. A riveting tale a remake that is true to it’s original. One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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6. AWE!

Starring – Kajal Aggarwal, Cassandra
Director – Prashanth Varma
Genre – Psy-Thriller

What started as an anthology, soon turned into a thrilling tale of intertwined lives. AWE! cohesively combined various stories, including an imaginary one where a fish and a tree speak, is no ordinary feat. Prashanth Varma achieved this through a well-written screenplay, which was amply supported by the performances. Oh yes, it also had Telugu Cinema’s first Lesbian lead couple! – Anurag Rao

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5. Mallesham

Starring – Priyadarshi, Jhansi
Director – Raj R
Genre – Biopic

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Mallesham’ Review]

Mallesham starring Priyadarshi in the titular character showcases the zealous, stubborn and inspiring journey of Chintakindi Mallesham, the inventor of ‘Asu (Weaving) Machine’ and the prestigious Padma Shri award recipient. Although Mallesham could’ve been trimmed more compactly in the cutting room floor, director, Raj R succeeds in telling an inspirational story of a passionate individual who achieved his goal against all the odds. Priyadarshi’s stellar performance combined with some raw and down-to-earth storytelling aspects makes this a biopic a must-watch and one of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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4. Cinema Bandi

Starring – Vikas Vasistha, Sandeep Varanasi
Director – Praveen Kandregula
Genre – Drama

Praveen Kandregula’s Cinema Bandi explores the story of a struggling rickshaw driver’s life, which takes a rollicking turn when he comes upon an expensive camera and decides to make a film with his fellow villagers. The movie has the heart at the right place, and the candid humor counts in a fresh, happy, heartrending, and light-hearted film that has its own individual style. One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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3. Ee Nagariniki Emaindi?

Starring – Vishwak Sen, Sushanth Reddy
Director – Tharun Bhascker
Genre – Buddy Comedy

Best Telugu Movies on Netflix: Tharun Bhascker’s second film explores the fun, silliness and drama of a buddy-comedy genre in the most delightful way possible. Showcasing the lives of four life-long friends, the storyline of this film connects more to the viewers who miss their pre-marriage lives, silly adventures and accidental holiday trips. Packed with many laugh-out-loud moments, euphonious and soulful music by Vivek Sagar and exquisite camera-work by Niketh Bommireddy, Ee Nagariniki Emaindi? serves as the perfect movie to watch when you’re hanging out with a bunch of friends, drinking and having fun.

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2. Ala Vaikunthapurramloo

Starring – Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde
Director – Trivikram Srinivas
Genre – Drama

One of the biggest blockbusters of the Telugu Film Industry, Trivikram Srinivas’ Ala Vaikunthapurramloo dazzled the family movie-going audience through and through with the unique plot, performances from the cast, comedic scenes and the chartbuster songs. A worthy watch if you’re looking forward to an entertaining movie.

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1. Care of Kancharapalem

Starring – Raju, Radha Bessey
Director – Venkatesh Maha
Genre – Drama

[This movie is also featured in our ‘Underrated Telugu Movies’ article]

Bringing in more of that independent movie vibe, C/O Kancharapalem starring primarily an unknown cast narrates four different love stories of different age groups in the most endearing way possible. Set in a small suburb in Visakhapatnam called Kancharapalem, the relatability factor of the storyline elevated this movie’s quality and made it a compelling watch. Do not miss it! One of the Best Telugu Movies on Netflix.

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