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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- #21
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.
- #22
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.
- #23
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.
- #24
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.
- #25
V
2020 · 0 min
Nani's first antihero role anchors this 2020 Telugu thriller about a decorated cop hunting a serial killer who's hunting him. A cat-and-mouse game that trades heroics for moral ambiguity.
- #26
Jai Lava Kusa
2017 · 0 min
Three brothers, one twisted fate. Jai Lava Kusa reunites separated triplets—one a crime boss, two ordinary men—in a high-octane Telugu thriller that blends action, family drama, and political intrigue.
- #27
Taxiwala
2018 · 0 min
A job monger, Shiva who ends up as a taxiwala only to realise his ride is a beyond what anyone can expect.
- #28
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.
- #29
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.
- #30
Jessie
2019 · 0 min
Set in an abandoned house, the film follows a team of professional ghost hunters trying to conduct a paranormal investigation to unveil the mystery of two sisters, Jessie and Amy, where Amy shows unusual mental and physical behaviour.
- #31
Arjun Suravaram
2019 · 0 min
A journalist accused of fraud uncovers a sprawling crime syndicate in this 2019 Telugu action thriller. Nikhil Siddharth anchors a taut 150-minute investigation that balances gritty realism with propulsive thrills.
- #32
(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?
- #33
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.
- #34
Devil
2023 · 0 min
A British secret agent takes up the job of solving a dark mystery. He is led into a web of love, deceit and betrayal. His success and failure can change the course of history.
- #35
Thandel
2025 · 0 min
Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi star in Thandel, a 152-minute romantic action thriller about a fisherman arrested in Pakistani waters. Based on a true 2018 incident, the film balances love story with geopolitical tension.
- #36
Ugram
2023 · 0 min
When a police officer's wife and daughter vanish after a hospital admission, he must solve the mystery while battling his own deteriorating health. Ugram is a neo-noir action thriller that asks how far a man will go to find the truth.
- #37
Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana
2024 · 0 min
Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana is a thrilling ride through a web of unsolved murders. Follow a small-town detective as he unravels a chilling mystery that has haunted his town for 18 years.
- #38
Aswathama
2020 · 0 min
When his sister becomes a victim of a mysterious crime, a man uncovers a horrifying pattern of predators in his city. Aswathama is a visceral 2020 Telugu-language thriller that doesn't look away from its darkest impulses.
- #39
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.
- #40
Bloody Mary
2022 · 0 min
Three best friends Mary, Raju and Basha come close to making their dreams come true. In an unexpected turn of events, the three of them have evidence to a murder and make enemies with some vicious people. Will Mary be able to escape her enemies while keeping her best friends safe
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