Since its debut on video streaming services, Telugu cinema has experienced tremendous growth in popularity across the country. In India, Telugu movies are currently some of the most watched content. Thanks to subtitles and dubbing, language is no longer a barrier for Tollywood movie fans. You can watch all movies in your language on various streaming services online. Here are some of the best Telugu films you can still enjoy watching in 2023.
- RRR
The massively popular movie starring Tollywood heavyweights Ram Charan and Jr. NTR was well received both in India and abroad. It is an epic saga with action, drama, romance, and strong patriotism set in pre-independent India. RRR has now received an Oscar nomination for its outstanding screenplay and performance. The film’s song “Naatu Naatu” also brought home the first-ever Golden Globes Award 2023 for Best Original Song. In the song category, it triumphed over several pieces by prominent international artists like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga.
- Major
The film is based on the life of the 26/11 hero, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. It traces the pivotal events in Sandeep’s life that shaped his personality. It tells the story of his life leading to his death in a gunfight with terrorists who waged war on the country by attacking innocent people in the streets of Mumbai in 2008. The haunting thing about the film is that it brings back the terrors of the horrific past. Meanwhile, it also celebrates the Bravehearts that sacrificed their lives for us – definitely a must-watch movie!
- Ante Sundaraniki
Ante Sundaraniki is a Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Vivek Athreya that is available on Netflix. In this story, Leela (Nazariya Nazim), a Christian woman, and Sundar (Nani), a Brahmin man, fall in love and decide to marry. However, in an effort to persuade their parents, the kids tell their parent’s various tales, which complicates matters and leads to a comical disaster. The entertaining family comedy is available to stream in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada and is one of the best Telugu movies to watch with your loved ones.
- Godfather
This official remake of Mohanlal’s Malayalam hit film Lucifer caught everyone off guard. It tells the story of an international gangster who hides in plain sight to protect his family’s life and future in a politically volatile environment. Mohan Raja, the film’s director-writer, has added a few original ideas to make it more fast-paced and refreshing. Moreover, it also features a special cameo by Salman Khan alongside the evergreen Chiranjeevi.
● Krishna Vrinda Vihari
Radhika, Shirley Setia, and Naga Shourya play significant roles in Annish Krishna’s Telugu romantic comedy. The protagonist of the story is Krishna Chari(Naga Shourya), a member of an orthodox family who works as a software engineer in Hyderabad. While working there, he catches feelings for his project manager, Vrinda Mishra(Shirley Setia). To get his mother to let him marry Vrinda, Krishna decides to manipulate her. What follows is a series of comical tales and turns that lead to a lot of chaos.
- Pakka Commercial
The Telugu comedy-drama stars Raashi Khanna, Sathyaraj, and Gopichan in lead roles. The story revolves around Lucky (Gopichand), a dishonest, ruthless lawyer and the son of honorable former judge Suryanarayana (Sathyaraj). The plot takes an unexpected turn when Lucky is forced to defend a client who made his father resign from his position.
