Best Telugu Thriller Movies
The finest thriller cinema from Telugu filmmakers, ranked. Each entry pulls together IMDb scores, critic ratings, and current streaming availability into one editorial card.
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Best Telugu Thriller Movies
Top Telugu-language thriller films, ranked by ratings and popularity.
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- #1
Dishti Bomma
2026 · 0 min
Dishti Bomma is a 2026 horror thriller about guilt, retribution, and the terrifying certainty that past misdeeds never truly disappear. Dark, relentless, and rated a perfect 10 on IMDb.
- #2
First Time
2026 · 0 min
Two aliens on a covert mission to propagate their species. Two engineering students whose lives become entangled in something far older than they understand. First Time is 2026's most quietly ambitious genre experiment.
- #3
Virgo
2026 · 0 min
It captures both the conflict (toxic plant vs addiction) and the central emotional force (maternal love).
- #4
Zebra
2024 · 0 min
Dive into the thrilling world of 'Zebra,' the 2024 Telugu-language action film where a bank employee's desperate bid to protect a loved one throws him into a multi-crore scam. It's a pulse-pounding ride of crime, action, and suspense, with Satyadev leading an impressive ensemble cast.
- #5
Pokiri
2006 · 0 min
Pokiri is a 2006 Telugu action thriller where a street thug's violent career spirals when a shocking truth about himself emerges. Directed by Puri Jagannadh and starring Mahesh Babu, it's a raw exploration of ambition, identity, and the cost of living outside the law.
- #6
Lucky Baskhar
2024 · 0 min
In 'Lucky Baskhar', a desperate bank cashier plunges into the world of financial deceit. This 2024 thriller expertly combines crime, drama, and a bit of dark humor.
- #7
1: Nenokkadine
2014 · 0 min
A rock star haunted by trauma and neurological damage hunts his parents' killers in this 2014 Telugu psychological thriller. Mahesh Babu anchors a twisty, ambitious film that doesn't always land—but when it does, it's unforgettable.
- #8
Karthikeya 2
2022 · 0 min
Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit for the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in p
- #9
Naandhi
2021 · 0 min
When an IT professional is wrongly accused of murder, he must fight not just in court but against a broken system itself. Naandhi is a gripping Telugu legal drama that doesn't look away from the cost of injustice.
- #10
Republic
2021 · 0 min
An IAS officer takes on systemic corruption in his hometown. Republic is a gripping 152-minute political thriller that asks whether one person can actually change a broken system from the inside.
- #11
Dhruva
2016 · 0 min
Ram Charan stars as an IPS officer hunting India's most dangerous criminal in this 2016 Telugu action thriller. A remake of the Tamil hit Thani Oruvan, Dhruva delivers explosive set pieces and moral complexity wrapped in a 165-minute cat-and-mouse game.
- #12
Pushpa: The Rise
2021 · 0 min
Allu Arjun transforms into a ruthless sandalwood smuggler in this 2021 Telugu action thriller that grossed $1.32M and spawned a franchise. Nearly three hours of violence, ego, and the price of ambition.
- #13
Paanch Minar
2025 · 0 min
Dive into the chaotic world of Paanch Minar, a 2025 release that masterfully blends dark comedy with nail-biting thrills. When a don's son inherits a criminal empire amidst family betrayal and an unwitting cab driver gets caught in the crossfire, you know it's going to be wild. This film promises a rollercoaster ride of laughs and suspense.
- #14
HIT: The Third Case
2025 · 0 min
Nani returns as ruthless cop Arjun Sarkaar in HIT: The Third Case, a 2025 Telugu-language crime thriller where the Homicide Intervention Team hunts a group of serial killers. At 157 minutes, it's the third installment in Sailesh Kolanu's escalating franchise.
- #15
Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi
2025 · 0 min
Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi is a 2025 action-crime thriller that pits a gangster son against a terrorist targeting his IPS-officer mother. At 142 minutes, it earns every second with high-stakes family drama and kinetic set-pieces.
- #16
Honey
2026 · 0 min
Honey is a 2026 horror-thriller about a fractured family, a forbidden ritual, and a child caught between reality and madness. It tackles systemic abuse and spiritual terror with unflinching intensity.
- #17
Virupaksha
2023 · 0 min
Virupaksha is a 2023 Telugu-language horror thriller that traps a man in his ancestral village as dark rituals unravel a deadly curse. With an IMDb rating of 7.2/10, it's a masterclass in building dread through mystery and occult intrigue.
- #18
Gaganam
2011 · 0 min
When terrorists seize a plane bound for Chennai, an NSG commando and a damaged engine become the only hope for survival. Gaganam is a 2011 Telugu action thriller that doesn't let up.
- #19
DJ Tillu
2022 · 0 min
A local DJ's affair spirals into a crime-fueled nightmare in this 2022 Telugu comedy-thriller. With sharp writing, charismatic performances, and genuine stakes, DJ Tillu proves that debut directors can make something unexpectedly clever.
- #20
Son Of
2026 · 0 min
An entitled son sues his father for neglecting his duties. The father's powerful response sparks a courtroom battle that teaches the son about responsibility, love, and family.
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