Editorial ListTop Telugu Action Thriller Movies Like 'Devara'
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Junior NTR's latest film 'Devara' has recently won the hearts of the audience and achieved significant success at the box office. For those who enjoy action-thriller movies, there are several other excellent films in Telugu that cater to this genre. Telugu audiences have a special appreciation for action-thriller films, which not only boast massive stories but also capture the heart with intense emotions. The revelation of hero characters, powerful dialogues, thrilling action sequences, and visual effects breathe life into these films. Find the list of such films and OTT details here.
1 . Virupaksha(April 21 , 2023)
A|146 minutes|Thriller,Horror,Mystery,Action
In the village of Rudravaram, many people are dying under suspicious and brutal circumstances. The hero, Sai Dharam Tej, sets out to determine whether these deaths are due to witchcraft or if someone is committing murder. What role does Nandini play, and who is truly behind this death mystery?
2 . Saaho(August 30 , 2019)
UA|170 minutes|Action,Thriller
Centered around the city of Waaji, gangster activities are orchestrated by a syndicate led by Roy (Jackie Shroff). Devaraj attempts to overtake the underworld. In the process, Roy dies in a road accident. Following this, his son Vishwak steps into the crime world. What happens next remains the story.
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3 . Yashoda(November 11 , 2022)
UA|132 minutes|Science Fiction,Thriller
Yashoda (Samantha), a poor young woman, agrees to become a surrogate mother due to her family's financial situation. She is taken to Eva, a surrogacy center run by Madhu (Varalakshmi Sarathkumar). At the center, Yashoda discovers the horrifying truths hidden behind the surrogacy. The story follows Samantha's struggle against the surrogacy mafia and whether she escapes from their clutches.
4 . iSmart Shankar(July 18 , 2019)
A|141 minutes|Action,Science Fiction,Thriller
iSmart Shankar, a contract killer, assassinates a political leader and flees with his lover. During the murder investigation, police officer Arun is killed. The police then secretly transfer Arun's memory to Shankar without his knowledge, leading to a pivotal turn in the story.
5 . Rangasthalam(March 30 , 2018)
UA|174 minutes|Drama,History,Romance
For 30 years, the village president Phanindra Bhupathi (Jagapati Babu) has been oppressing the people. Challenging his tyranny, Kumar Babu (Aadi Pinisetty) decides to oppose him by filing a nomination against him. In this process, Kumar Babu is unexpectedly murdered. The story revolves around how his brother Chitti Babu (Ram Charan) seeks revenge for his brother's death.
6 . Baahubali: The Beginning(July 10 , 2015)
UA|158 minutes (Telugu)159 minutes (Tamil)|Action,Drama,History
In the kingdom of Mahishmati, Shivudu, a brave young man, falls in love with a young warrior woman. As he courts her, he learns about his family and his true heritage.
7 . Saripodhaa Sanivaaram(August 29 , 2024)
UA|Action,Thriller
Surya (Nani) works as an LIC agent. He cannot tolerate injustice happening before his eyes. To express his anger, he chooses Saturdays. Meanwhile, the people of Sokulapalem face severe hardships. How did Surya confront the corrupt police officer causing turmoil there? How did he stand up for the locals? That is the story. The 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' movie was produced with a budget of ₹90 crores.
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8 . RRR(March 25 , 2022)
UA|182 minutes|Action,Drama,History
A British officer who came to meet the Nizam king takes a Gond girl to Delhi. Bhim (Jr. NTR), a leader of the Gond tribe, goes to Delhi in search of the girl. Learning this, the British government appoints Ramaraju (Ram Charan) as a special officer to capture him. In the process, Bhim and Ramaraju unknowingly become close friends. However, due to certain events, they end up attacking each other. Did Bhim rescue the Gond girl from British captivity? Why did Ramaraju work for the British?
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9 . Dasara(March 30 , 2023)
UA|156 minutes|Action,Adventure,Drama
Dharani, along with his friends, indulges in coal theft and drinking, often getting into fights with others, but forgets everything the next day. One day, Dharani gets into a fight at Silk Bar with Chinni Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko) and forgets about it, but Chinni Nambi takes it seriously. One night, masked assailants kill Dharani's close friend. Who killed Dharani's friend, and how did he seek revenge?
10 . Animal(December 01 , 2023)
A|201 minutes|Action,Crime,Drama
Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor) is one of the wealthiest people in the country. His son, Ran Vijay Singh (Ranbir Kapoor), has immense love for his father. However, his aggressive nature leads him to become distant from his father, and he moves to America. One day, Ran Vijay returns to India upon learning about an assassination attempt on his father. What happens next? How does the hero avenge the attack on Balbir? This is the story.
11 . Salaar(December 22 , 2023)
UA|177 minutes|Thriller,Action
Raja Mannar (Jagapathi Babu) is the ruler of the Khansar Empire, where territories are governed by feudal lords. The lords, coveting the throne of Khansar, conspire and assassinate Raja Mannar by forming their own army. Following his father's wish, Varada Rajamannar (Prithviraj Sukumaran) aspires to become the ruler of Khansar. For this purpose, he seeks the help of his childhood friend Deva (Prabhas). The story revolves around how Deva single-handedly confronts the army of these feudal lords.
12 . HIT: The First Case(February 28 , 2020)
UA|130 minutes|Action,Mystery,Thriller
Inspector Vikram becomes distressed when his lover Neha goes missing. Simultaneously, he is appointed as the investigative officer in the missing case of a girl named Preethi, which is connected to his lover's case. During the investigation, he discovers shocking facts. The film unfolds what Vikram does next.
13 . Pushpa: The Rise – Part 01(December 17 , 2021)
UA|179 minutes|Action,Thriller
Pushpa (Allu Arjun) is a red sandalwood coolie. He rises to a position where he advises Konda Reddy's (Ajay Ghosh) brothers in smuggling. How does Pushpa climb to a level where he controls the syndicate? What is the conflict with Mangalam Srinu (Sunil)? That's the story.