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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- #1
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.
- #2
Virgo
2026 · 0 min
It captures both the conflict (toxic plant vs addiction) and the central emotional force (maternal love).
- #3
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.
- #4
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.
- #5
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.
- #6
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.
- #7
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.
- #8
Suyodhana
2026 · 0 min
In *Suyodhana*, a young Foley artist faces his troubled past after a shocking accusation unravels his life. This gripping mystery thriller intertwines family drama with psychological suspense.
- #9
Kuberaa
2025 · 0 min
Kuberaa unravels a layered narrative of crime and survival. Neeraj's empire is threatened when Deva, a beggar, absconds with a fortune, igniting a tense chase.
- #10
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.
- #11
Mathu Vadalara 2
2024 · 0 min
Babu and Yesu are back—and this time they're special agents. Mathu Vadalara 2 reunites the cult-favorite duo for a 139-minute romp through crime, comedy, and pure mayhem that doesn't take itself seriously for a second.
- #12
Aarambham
2024 · 0 min
The Telugu-language sci-fi thriller Aarambham, released in 2024, plunges viewers into a perplexing mystery when a death row inmate vanishes from a high-security prison. Detectives Chaitanya and Madhav must piece together cryptic clues, including a mysterious diary, to solve a case that defies logic. It's a race against time, with a very human core.
- #13
Mrithyunjay
2026 · 0 min
Mrithyunjay unravels a gripping tale of murder, deception, and relentless pursuit. This thriller keeps you on the edge as a man challenges the status quo to uncover the truth.
- #14
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.
- #15
Kingdom
2025 · 0 min
In Kingdom, a humble constable is thrust into a perilous spy mission, intertwining his fate with that of his estranged brother. A gripping tale of danger and family bonds.
- #16
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
2024 · 0 min
A man who bottles his rage for six days and unleashes it only on Saturdays — Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is one of 2024's most inventive Telugu action thrillers, anchored by a premise you won't forget.
- #17
KA
2024 · 0 min
Set in the 1970s, 'KA' follows Abhinaya Vasudev, a postman determined to uncover the truth behind mysterious disappearances in his village. With its gripping storyline, KA keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
- #18
Satyabhama
2024 · 0 min
Kajal Aggarwal takes on the titular role of ACP Satyabhama, a driven officer grappling with her own past while investigating a high-stakes missing person case. This Telugu crime thriller promises a journey into dark secrets, where redemption hangs precariously in the balance. Can she escape the shadows that haunt her?
- #19
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
2024 · 0 min
Pushpa 2 - The Rule, releasing in 2024, follows Pushpa's daring quest for power amid old and new rivalries. With a runtime of 201 minutes, it's a thrilling experience.
- #20
(Tillu)²
2024 · 0 min
In this vibrant sequel, Tillu navigates love and heartbreak while spinning tracks at every event. But when Lilly enters his life, everything changes. Will he find happiness again?
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