Best dark & gritty Telugu movies on Apple TV in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated 23 October 2026 · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

14 movies on Apple TV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.4. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity.

1. M4M: Motive for Murder (2026)

Movie · Telugu · 1h 41m · U/A 16+ · Crime, Mystery · IMDb 6.9 (4.5K votes)

Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature

Hyderabad is on edge as a serial killer stages murders as famous paintings. ACP Krishna and journalist Radha investigate, uncovering links to a student and a principal, racing to stop the next planned killing.

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2. The 100 (2025)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 16m · UA · Crime, Action · IMDb 6.7 (5.9K votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittySerious

When a young woman's suicide and a spate of robberies and murders rattle the city, IPS officer Vikrant is drawn into a web of secrets, grief, and betrayal. As he digs deeper, he's not just cracking a case-he's standing up for dignity, justice, and the courage for women to rise again.

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3. Khaidi (1983)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 37m · U · Action · IMDb 7.5 (594 votes)

Edge-of-seatDark & gritty

Suryam, the son of a poor farmer, falls in love with a vicious feudal lord's daughter, with drastic consequences.

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4. Chennakesava Reddy (2002)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 23m · U/A · Drama, Crime · IMDb 6.1 (699 votes)

Edge-of-seatDark & grittyFast-pacedVisually stunning

After two decades in prison, legendary factionist Chennakesava Reddy (Balakrishna) returns to Rayalaseema, seeking revenge. Standing in his way, is his son Bharath (also Balakrishna), a law-abiding police officer.

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5. Antam (1992)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 10m · A · Action · IMDb 6.1 (215 votes)

MatureEdge-of-seatDark & gritty

Raghav, an orphan, is a contract killer. When he falls for Bhavna, he hides the fact as he fears rejection; coincidentally, Bhavna's brother, a police officer, is investigating a murder committed by Raghav.

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6. My Name Is Shruthi (2023)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 10m · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 6.1 (2.5K votes)

Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & grittySerious

Shruthi embarks on a career in an advertising agency in Hyderabad, sharing accommodations with a friend in the city. However, a routine return to her room during a commercial shoot unveils a series of startling events, thrusting her into the perilous realm of the feared medical mafia.

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7. Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 33m · UA · Action, Romance · IMDb 5.9 (1.8K votes)

Fast-pacedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached

Nene Raju Nene Mantri is the story of Radha Jogendra and the love of his life, Radha. His whole world revolves around her and he can go to any lengths to make her happy. But what happens when such profound love takes the shape of cavernous ambition?

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8. Satyabhama (2024)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 12m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 5.8 (1.7K votes)

TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatFast-paced

ACP Satyabhama confronts her haunted past, diving into a high-stakes investigation to find a missing man. As she unravels dark secrets in various towns cloaked in shadows, redemption hangs in the balance. Will she triumph over the past or be consumed by its shadows?

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9. Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy (2025)

Movie · Telugu · 1h 42m · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 3.6 (285 votes)

Edge-of-seatCold & detachedDark & grittyFast-paced

A determined woman uncovers a deadly conspiracy while investigating corruption at the highest levels. As supernatural forces emerge and time runs out, her quest for justice becomes a dangerous game of survival.

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10. Dictator (2016)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 36m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 4.0 (838 votes)

TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty

Chandu lives a normal life with his in laws in Hyderabad. One fine day, he comes across an aspiring actress and helps her in a critical situation. The problems gets big and Chandu lands himself in a huge mess. He also takes the blame for a crime committed at the store. While in prison, he learns secrets about his life,

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11. Not All Movies Are the Same: Dual (2025)

Movie · Telugu · 1h 37m · A · Science Fiction, Thriller · IMDb 5.4 (3.2K votes)

Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatMatureFast-paced

After losing everything to a personal mistake, a young man stumbles into a parallel world where a family is trapped by zombies. Driven to save them, he must navigate this deadly reality and fight for survival-and redemption

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12. Dhakshina (2024)

Movie · Telugu · 1h 45m · IMDb 5.1 (5.2K votes)

TwistyDark & grittyMatureFast-paced

Vizag city is horrified with brutal murders by a serial killer. A police officer arrests a crazy lady who is being spotted preceding at every murder scene. What is the shocking twist that the police officer knows from her investigation?

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13. Racharikam (2025)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 15m · IMDb 3.9 (2.2K votes)

Dark & grittySeriousStraightforwardCold & detached

Racharikam is a political action thriller set in the crime-infested Rachakonda. The film delves into intense village politics and societal struggles. The movie directed by Suresh Lankalapalli, and features Vijay Shankar, Apsara Rani, and Varun Sandesh in their pivotal roles.

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14. One Not Five Minuttess (2024)

Movie · Telugu · 1h 49m · Horror, Thriller · IMDb 2.5 (2.3K votes)

Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

On a rainy night, Jaanu returns home after shopping, only to encounter strange and eerie happenings, questioning if there's an evil presence, presenting challenges that she must navigate to overcome the hurdles thrown her way.

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