Best mind-bending Telugu movies on Apple TV in India

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

15 movies on Apple TV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.1. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity.

1. Ala Modalaindi (2011)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 16m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (3.3K votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

Gowtam works as a reporter for a television channel. He is nursing a heart break after his girlfriend dumped him for another guy. He attends the wedding of his girlfriend where he meets the another girl Nitya dumped by the groom (her boy friend). They hit off well and become instant friends. Nitya stays in Bangalore an

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2. Swati Muthyam (1986)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 40m · U · Family, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (1.1K votes)

TwistyFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingSlow-burn

After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.5 (451 votes)

FunnyTwisty

Kaali, a ruffian, is killed by a rival when he falls in love with his daughter. When Kaali fights with the god of death, he is sent back in the body of a soft-spoken man who is harassed by his family.

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6. Swathi Muthyam (2022)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 4m · UA · Romance, Family · IMDb 6.6 (658 votes)

TwistyDialogue-drivenHeartwarming

Balamurali, a government employee, gets ready to marry Bhagyalakshmi as soon as he meets her in an arranged marriage setup. Everything goes on smoothly until there comes a day when it is revealed that the groom has fathered a child in the past.

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7. Chaurya Paatam (2025)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 4m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.4 (1.4K votes)

FunnyTwistyEdge-of-seat

Four aspiring criminals plan to rob the local bank at India's most richest and peaceful village, on the pretext of shooting a documentary. But their heist plans are disrupted when they discover the seemingly tranquil community harbors sinister secrets.

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8. Jayam Manadera (2000)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 45m · Family, Drama · IMDb 6.5 (436 votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seat

Abhiram and Uma fall in love with each other when they meet in Europe. Unable to express their feelings at the right time, the two are separated when Uma returns to India. Abhiram goes to India to marry his lover, Uma. However, when he reaches the country, he is attacked by some unknown people. Later, a lady named Jhan

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9. Maska (2009)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · Action, Romance · IMDb 5.4 (477 votes)

TwistyHeartwarming

Krish is a happy-go-lucky guy who lives with his brother and sister-in-law. He woos a girl named Manju. Manju happens to be the daughter of a Mla Simhachalam. Krish's only intention is to become rich by marrying her and doesn't have any feelings whatsoever toward her. He also meets a girl called Meenakshi, aka Meenu ;

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10. Pournami (2006)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 47m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 5.9 (1.6K votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingSerious

A dancer trains for an event where she has to perform a special dance in Lord Shiva's temple. But when she suddenly disappears, her younger sister Chandrakala decides to learn the dance.

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11. 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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12. Mitrudu (2009)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · Drama · IMDb 3.8 (210 votes)

Twisty

Aditya (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is a loner who is depressed and he stays in Malaysia. Indu (Priyamani) is the daughter of a billionaire businessman and she studies in Malaysia. Her astrologer back home tells her the attributes of her ideal choice and those attributes meet that of Aditya’s. After a few failed attempts, A

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13. 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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14. 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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15. Rachcha (2012)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 4.6 (3.4K votes)

Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seat

A betting teenager, Raj gets involved in a larger bet than he had imagined to earn 2 million rupees for his father's treatment. Will he be able to save his father?

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