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Top 10 Underrated Tollywood/Telugu Movies in Recent Times

Underrated Tollywood Movies: Out of all the movies which get released every calendar year, there are most certainly a handful of movies which go unnoticed because of the not-so-popular lead actors, poor distribution or less marketing. Over the past few years, Tollywood had produced plentiful of gems some of them were overrated and many of them are very underrated. So, presenting the Top 10 Underrated Tollywood Movies in Recent Times.

10. Ami Thumi

Director – Mohan Krishna Indraganti
Starring – Various
Streaming Platform – YouTube

Ami Thumi, a slapstick comedy is about the hilarious journey of two young couple’s (Eesha Rebba and Adivi Sesh, Srinivas Avasarala and Aditi Myakal) trying to save their relationships from family drama. Similar to Indraganti’s first major success, Ashta Chamma, this film also moves on a quick pace coupled with a myriad of entertaining scenes and enjoyable performances from the whole cast. A funny two-hour-twenty-minute film which delivers on its promises.

9. Appatlo Okadundevadu

Director – Sagar Chandra
Starring – Sree Vishnu, Nara Rohit
Streaming Platform – YouTube

Inspired by true events of the 1990s, Sagar Chandra’s sports-based crime drama tells the story of an aspiring cricketer turned factionist (Sree Vishnu) who seeks revenge against a corrupt cop played by Nara Rohit. Consistent with its fresh, unorthodox storyline, commendable performances from the two male leads and a sumptuous climax, Appatlo Okadundevadu ended up as a flop during its theatrical run, not telecasted on TV to the commercial audience and disappeared into the void unnoticed.

8. Mental Madhilo

Director – Vivek Athreya
Starring – Sree Vishnu & Nivetha Pethuraj
Streaming Platform – YouTube

Vivek Athreya, who is now getting all the attention he deserves for his recent super-hit film, Brochevarevaru Ra, made his debut with Mental Madhilo, a romantic drama starring Sree Vishnu and Nivetha Pethuraj. A feel-good love story between an endearing couple complemented with a subtle storytelling technique and euphonious music. Suitable for an easy weekend watch.

7. Sammohanam

Director – Mohan Krishna Indraganti
Starring – Sudheer Babu & Aditi Rao Hydari
Streaming Platform – Hotstar

Mohan Krishna Indraganti’s Sammohanam is a simple yet beautifully told love story elevated with great character moments, well-written dialogue, wonderful performances and sweet-sounding music composed by Vivek Sagar. A clean, simple, family-friendly movie which is convenient for a cozy weekend watch.

6. Ee Nagariniki Emaindi

Director – Tharun Bhascker
Starring – Various
Streaming Platform – JioCinema

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.

5. Yevade Subramanyam

Director – Nag Ashwin
Starring – Nani, Malavika Nair
Streaming Platform – SUN NXT

Yevade Subramanyam directed by Nag Ashwin is a refreshing ride accompanied with a feel-good storyline, delightful character moments, soulful music and excellent performances from the lead cast. It is a complete opposite of all the stereotypical movies we usually see in Tollywood. If you’re ready to accept a unique movie with a few noticeable flaws, I certainly recommend you go watching it with your friends and family.

4. C/O Kancharapalem

Director – Maha Venkatesh
Starring – Various
Streaming Platform – JioCinema

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!

3. Chi La Sow

Director – Rahul Ravindran
Starring – Ruhani Sharma, Sushanth
Streaming Platform – SUN NXT

Rahul Ravindran’s Chi La Sow is a breezy romantic drama which primarily revolves around the two lead characters. Supported with some well-written dialogue, charming character moments, splendid direction and a delightful and a strong female protagonist, this movie is a simple and an easy watch similar to Pelli Choopulu.

2. Malli Raava

Director – Gowtham Tinnanuri
Starring – Sumanth and Aakansha Singh
Streaming Platform – SUN NXT

Gowtham Tinnanuri’s directorial debut before 2019s cricket-based drama, Jersey was Malli Raava starring Sumanth and Aakansha Singh in the lead roles. Served with a remarkably-written screenplay exploring the couple’s relationship at three different stages of life, this movie remains as 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.

1. Kshanam

Director – Ravikanth Perepu
Starring – Adivi Sesh, Adah Sharma
Streaming Platform – SUN NXT

Kshanam functioned as a resurgence for Adivi Sesh‘s career and is one of the best movies Tollywood had produced in the past few years. The storyline investigates the kidnapping of a child and creeps into the details filled with quite a few twists and turns which you will not see coming. The riveting screenplay and the exciting background score by Sri Charan Pakala add to the film’s overall presentation as this film is without a doubt a gripping thriller which took chances rather than playing it safe.

Which one is your favorite underrated tollywood movie? Sound off in the comments below!

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