Best romantic Telugu movies in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
262 movies in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.2. Newest addition: Epic - First Semester, added to Netflix on 9 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Sita Ramam (2022)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 38m · U · History, Romance · IMDb 8.5 (86.3K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningHeartwarmingFamily-friendly
Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen returns to Pakistan to ask for money from her grandfather that she has to pay in a month's time as damages. However, she gets to know that he is no more and the only thing he has left for her is a letter-delivering task, w
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2. C/o Kancharapalem (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 32m · UA · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.8 (11.2K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakesLight-hearted
From a schoolboy’s crush to a middle-aged bachelor’s office romance, four love stories spanning age, religion and status unfold in a small Indian town.
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3. Hi Nanna (2023)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 35m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.3 (27.8K votes)
TwistyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
Six-year-old Mahi, a spirited child with cystic fibrosis, shares a deep yet complex bond with her father, Viraj, a dedicated single parent and successful fashion photographer. Her curiosity about her absent mother leads to a journey of discovery when she runs away with her loyal dog, Pluto. A chance encounter with a ki
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4. Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
Movie · Telugu · 3h · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.8 (6.8K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLight-heartedLow-stakes
Venky and Nandini's relationship changes from mere friendship to something that is more romantic. However, love only blossoms between the two after Nandini's marriage is fixed elsewhere.
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5. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 40m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.7 (6.6K votes)
Family-friendlyLow-stakesHeartwarmingSlow-burn
When a passionate classical dancer, Balakrishna, falls in love with Madhavi, a woman who admires his talent, fate separates them. Years later, as he drowns in sorrow and self-destruction, an unexpected encounter rekindles his lost hopes, emotions and talent.
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6. Arjun Reddy (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 3h 7m · A · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.9 (30.6K votes)
MatureDark & grittyCold & detached
A brilliant but impulsive young surgeon spirals into self-destruction after a painful breakup, struggling to cope with love, loss, and the consequences of his own temper.
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7. Okkadu (2003)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 50m · U · Romance, Action · IMDb 8.0 (11.8K votes)
Edge-of-seatFast-paced
Ajay, a fiery Kabaddi player from Hyderabad, visits Kurnool for a tournament and rescues Swapna from a faction leader Obul Reddy, who wants to force her into marriage. He secretly hides her in his home and assists her in planning her escape abroad for her higher studies. But, fate has other plans.
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8. Court: State vs. A Nobody (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 29m · U/A 13+ · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.9 (12.6K votes)
Dialogue-driven
A determined lawyer takes on a high-stakes case to defend a 19-year-old boy, challenging a system that has already branded him guilty.
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9. Geetha Govindam (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 28m · UA · Romance · IMDb 7.7 (18.1K votes)
TwistyHeartwarmingLow-stakesLight-hearted
Vijay Govind, a young college lecturer who dreams of marriage falls for Geetha, a level-headed woman who's wary of strangers and isn't easy to convince. While things seem to go smoothly, Vijay makes a terrible mistake which not only derails any hope for his love story, but also potential repercussions with his family.
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10. Tholi Prema (1998)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 16m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (5.4K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLight-hearted
Balu falls in love with Anu who has come to her grandfather's house from the US. He even saves her life during an accident, but he is still not able to express his love to her.
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11. Shyam Singha Roy (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 37m · UA · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 7.6 (17.3K votes)
Twisty
A young filmmaker is in a soup right when he’s about to find his footing in the film industry. When he sets out to find an answer, turns out it’s in the past.
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12. Aarya (2004)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 31m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (9.4K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendly
Aarya is a happy-go-lucky young man who goes to college. When he falls in love with Geetha at first sight, he proposes to her - in front of her boyfriend Ajay, who recently also proposed to her. She bluntly refuses, but ...
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13. Leader (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 52m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.0 (6.2K votes)
Dark & gritty
Upon the death of his father, Arjun Prasad campaigns to become the CM of Andhra. He hopes to eradicate corruption from Indian Politics.
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14. Sankarabharanam (1980)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 23m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.8 (2.8K votes)
Heartwarming
Sankara Shastri is a devout and famous classical singer who finds a fan in Tulasi, a prostitute's daughter. She wants to devote herself to his service, but her mother has other plans for her.
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15. 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela? (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 23m · UA · Romance, Fantasy · IMDb 8.1 (4.9K votes)
TwistyHeartwarming
Two college students, Arjun and Akshara, get off on the wrong foot and develop an instant hatred for each other. However, they land in a pickle and realise their connection from a past life.
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16. Dhandoraa (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 16m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (4.0K votes)
Slow-burnDialogue-drivenSerious
In a remote village, over a single day, four characters respond differently to the death of an upper-caste man named Shivaji.
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17. Ante... Sundaraniki! (2022)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 53m · U · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.6 (10.1K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedHeartwarmingFamily-friendly
A man from a Brahmin family falls in love with a Christian girl. In order to convince their parents, they say contrasting lies which complicates the situation and leads to a comedy of errors.
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18. Geethanjali (1989)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 17m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.3 (3.2K votes)
Heartwarming
Prakash, who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and Geethanjali, an equally ill patient, fall in love with each other. However, when she learns about his illness, she decides to move out of his life.
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19. Aarya 2 (2009)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 35m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.5 (8.8K votes)
Dark & grittyMatureTwistyFast-paced
Two young boys staying together at an orphanage become friends. One of them is adopted by a wealthy family and grows up to become the owner of a software company. He provides employment for his friend, but when they both fall in love with the same young woman, conflict emerges.
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20. Malliswari (2004)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · U · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.8 (4.5K votes)
Light-heartedFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
A man falls in love with a woman, unbeknownst to the fact that she is a princess in hiding.
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21. Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (5.1K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedHeartwarmingFamily-friendly
Forgetful Lucky falls in love with the demure Nandana. But she doesn’t know he has trouble remembering things and her dad does!
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22. Dacoit (2026)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · U/A 13+ · Action, Romance · IMDb 7.4 (10.4K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
Betrayed by his better half, a man is convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Once free, he hunts her down in pursuit of vengeance, as their stories intertwine with a series of robberies.
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23. Dear Comrade (2019)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 2m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.3 (11.9K votes)
A hot-blooded student union leader falls for a state-level cricketer but his anger management issues and violent streak threatens to derail their love story .
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24. Anand (2004)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 59m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.0 (2.9K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendly
A rich guy falls in love with an independent and strong-minded girl, and moves into her simple neighborhood to earn her love.
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25. Fidaa (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.4 (6.8K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes
Two young people embark on a winding and rocky path to love after meeting at a wedding.
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26. Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 42m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.7 (3.8K votes)
Heartwarming
An aspiring Hindu director falls in love with a Christian girl whose parents disapprove of their impending relationship.
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27. Little Hearts (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 8m · U/A 7+ · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.6 (4.0K votes)
HeartwarmingFunnyLight-heartedDialogue-driven
Akhil, when failed in EAMCET exam, is forced into long-term coaching after heartbreak teaches him the difference between true and shallow love. At the center, he meets Katyayani and falls for her, only to be rejected for a strange reason. Determined not to lose her, his humorous and transformative journey to win her he
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28. Ninnu Kori (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 15m · U · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (4.7K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarming
Pallavi invites Uma, her ex-boyfriend, to stay with her and her husband to convince him that she is happy in her marriage. Uma tries to create a rift between the couple, hoping to win Pallavi back.
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29. Middle Class Melodies (2020)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 15m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (4.3K votes)
Dialogue-drivenLight-hearted
Raghava, who runs a breakfast center in his village, dreams of starting a small hotel in the city. Against his father's wishes, he plans to buy an old shop with his friend Gopal. The shop happens to be owned by Nageswara Rao, father of his love interest Sandhya. How will Raghava's love life and his dream to establish h
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30. Love Reddy (2024)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 18m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (2.4K votes)
Low-stakesLight-heartedStraightforwardHeartwarming
Narayana Reddy who finds himself entangled in a web of emotions as his uncertain love life takes unexpected turns.
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