Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime: One of the most underrated and under utilized genre in Telugu Industry, good thriller movies are a rare find these days. From illogical screenplays, bad execution to overall intrigue factor, there are a bunch of bad movies to filter out and find the good ones. With Tollywood re-inventing and experimenting various genres these days. We thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime released in recent times. So, here you go!

Last Updated on February 03, 2023

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18. FIR (2022)

Director – Manu Anand
Starring – Vishnu Vishal, Manjima Mohan

Preview Only: Tragedy strikes in the life of Irfan Ahmed when a series of stereotypical opinions, based on his religion, falsely incriminate him as a terrorist and send him on a mission to prove his innocence. FIR features Vishnu Vishal in the primary role, with Gautham Vasudev Menon, Manjima Mohan, Reba Monica John, Raiza Wilson, and others in supporting roles. One of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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17. Yashoda

Director – Hari & Harish
Starring – Samantha, Unni Mukundan

Preview Only: An innocent woman agrees to be a surrogate mother at a highly plush facility to find her missing sister. However, she uncovers the shocking truth about the centre. Yashoda stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Unni Mukundan, Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, and others in the lead roles.

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16. Drushyam 2

Director – Jeethu Joseph
Starring – Venkatesh & Meena

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Drushyam 2 continues the storyline of its protagonist and picks up several years after the events of the first film. The movie features an all-star cast, including Venkatesh, Meena, and Nadia Moidu, and showcases their outstanding performances. With a gripping plot, intense suspense, and a powerful narrative, Drushyam 2 is a must-watch for fans of Telugu cinema and crime thrillers.

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15. Raghavan

Director – Gautham Vasudev Menon
Starring – Kamal Haasan, Daniel Balaji

Raghavan tells the story of a police officer who sets out to solve a series of complex and gruesome crimes. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, the film is a tense and thrilling ride that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The film’s excellent writing, crisp editing, and stylish cinematography make it stand out in the genre. One of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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14. The Priest

Director – Jofin T. Chacko
Starring – Mammootty, Nikhila Vimal

[Also feat. at #4 spot in our ‘Best Malayalam Movies of 2021’ list]

Preview Only: Mammooty’s 2021 horror-thriller, The Priest, follows the journey of Father Benedict, who joins hands with the police to dissect a series of enigmatic suicides. But, he soon stumbles upon a disconcerting fact that has serious consequences. An intriguing thriller that grips the audience with the visual charisma by Mammootty.

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13. Nipah Virus

Director – Aashiq Abu
Starring – Parvathy, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali

Nipah Virus, directed by Aashiq Abu and starring an ensemble of a cast in the lead roles, explores the terrible 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala in the most realistic way possible. The edge-of-the-seat storyline and the gripping screenplay serve as the primary positive attributes of the movie alongside the remarkable performances from the complete cast. Virus beautiful showcases the measures and the precautions the government took to overcome these horrific incidents. Don’t miss it. – Surya Komal

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12. Mathu Vadalara

Director – Ritesh Rana
Starring – Sri Simha, Naresh Agastya & Sathya

A totally unique thriller compared to the other contenders from the genre, Mathu Vadalara tells an intriguing story of three friends who get stuck in a peculiar situation which will lead them different twists and turns of extreme highs and extreme lows. With bombastic background score by Kaala Bhairava, decent performances and splendid directorial job by Ritesh Rana, Mathu Vadalara keeps you on the edge-of-the-seat and is a must-watch.

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11. 16: Every Detail Counts

Director – Karthick Naren
Starring – Rahman, Ashwin Kumar

16: Every Detail Counts a.k.a Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru in Tamil, directed by Karthick Naren, is daring and slick. The strength of the film lies in its story. And complementing the tagline, ‘Every detail counts,’ no character is wasted, everyone has a part to play, and how the mystery unravels is a treat to watch. Naren’s debut thriller movie is well-executed and one of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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10. Bluff Master (2018)

Director – Gopi Ganesh
Starring – Satyadev, Nandita Shwetha

Preview Only: Satyadev Kancharna’s sleeper-hit film, Bluff Master, details the story of Uttam, a smart con artist, who targets innocent people to extort money from them. But, the tables turn when he gets involved with a dangerous gang that uses him to do their bidding.

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9. Anjali CBI

Director – R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Starring – Nayanthara, Anurag Kashyap

Anjali CBI explores a vicious cat and mouse game between a CBI Officer Anjali (Nayanthara) and a serial killer, Rudra, played exceptionally by the man with quite a few talents, Anurag Kashyap. Each character in the film is introduced with a backstory and is given adequate importance inside and out, including the cameo from Vijay Sethupathi. If there is something you do not want to miss, it’s Anjali CBI. One of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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8. Evaru (2019)

Director – Venkat Ramji
Starring – Adivi Sesh, Regina Cassandra

[‘Evaru’ is also feat. in our ‘Best Indian Movies on Amazon Prime’ list]

Loosely adapted from the 2016 Spanish film The Invisible Guest, Evaru is yet another suspense-thriller from Adivi Sesh similar to his 2016 film, Kshanam. Contrary to the original version, Venkat Ramji does a good job in mixing up things as he took the basic elements from the source material and made the narrative his own. Commendable performances from Regina and Sesh complement the complex narrative and the film will keep you guessing and entertained for the most part.

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7. U Turn (2018)

Director – Pawan Kumar
Starring – Samantha, Aadhi Pinisetty

Director-writer Pawan Kumar’s U Turn is an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with measured pace and the right amounts of twists and turns, barring the slightly bumpy climax. Over the years, we have mostly seen women in Telugu movies headline roles in thrillers. From the days of Charmee and Bhumika in Mantra and Anasuya, to the recent Anushka starrer, Bhagamathie, women have mostly been chosen as the protagonists in either horror or thriller genres. With mainstream actresses like Samantha Ruth Prabhu taking a risk with U Turn and the multi-lingual Queen remakes, I am sure the change is just around the corner. – Anurag Rao

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6. Anukokunda Oka Roju

Director – Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
Starring – Charmme Kaur, Jagapathi Babu

Starring Charmme Kaur in the lead role, 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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5. HIT: The Second Case

Director – Sailesh Kolanu
Starring – Adivi Sesh & Meenakshi Chaudhary

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. One of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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4. HIT: The First Case

Director – Sailesh Kolanu
Starring – Vishwak Sen & Ruhani Sharma

Preview Only: The storyline of HIT follows the gripping journey of Vikram (Vishwak Sen), who suffers from severe PTSD, and continues to work as an Investigative Officer despite taking a toll on his mental health. Subsequently, he later finds himself wedged in a terrible situation and volunteers to take up the case of a missing teenager named Preethi. The remainder of the plot traverses through the assorted minutiae of this rigorous investigation that takes quite a few twists and turns higher than a Nürburgring race track.

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3. Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya

Director – Swaroop RSJ
Starring – Naveen Polishetty & Shruti Sharma

Directed by Swaroop RSJ, Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya excels with its compelling narration, delightful comedic scenes and had a significant social message to share. A thoroughly fresh and a gripping tale which moves rapidly and entertains the viewer at the same time without questioning their intelligence. If you’re looking for something fresh with no big names attached to the project, go with Agent SSA as it is one of the most refreshing and the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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2. Goodachari (2018)

Director – Sashi Kiran Tikka
Starring – Adivi Sesh, Jagapathi Babu

Re-inventing one of the forgotten genres in Tollywood, Goodachari is, without a doubt, one of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime in recent times and all credit goes to Adivi Sesh and his incredible team. Giving the utmost significance to the core aspects of the film which are the storyline and the screenplay. The screenwriters did a magnificent job interweaving entertaining attributes like plot twists, action set pieces and produced a two-hour-twenty-minute riveting thriller. It set the Tollywood movie standards pretty high with an incredibly small budget of six crores.

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1. Kshana Kshanam

Director – Ram Gopal Varma
Starring – Venkatesh & Sridevi

A classic from Ram Gopal Varma, Kshana Kshanam stars Venkatesh and Sridevi in the lead roles. And the storyline revolves around a road trip the lead couple takes under strange circumstances. The intriguing screenplay by RGV and also his immaculate directorial work makes this movie one of the early gems that took a risk and benefited with an exciting plot and many other aspects. One of the Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon Prime.

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