Best Telugu movies on ZEE5 in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
160 movies on ZEE5 in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.0. Newest addition: Rudhramadevi, added to Apple TV on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Jersey (2019)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 40m · U · Drama · IMDb 8.5 (30.8K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarmingTwistyLow-stakes
After his career fails to take off, a gifted cricketer in his mid-thirties decides that he’s not ready to give up quite yet.
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3. Karthikeya 2 (2022)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · U/A 7+ · Mystery, Adventure · IMDb 7.8 (65.4K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit for the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in pursuing the truth. The quest leads Karth
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4. Manam (2014)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (13.5K votes)
TwistyHeartwarming
A married couple die in an accident, leaving behind a son. As he grows up and becomes successful, he comes across reincarnations of his father and mother as youngsters, and vows to bring them back together.
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5. Hanu-Man (2024)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 39m · UA · Fantasy, Action · IMDb 7.7 (30.9K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
In a small village, Hanumanthu, a petty thief, finds a mysterious gem, that gives him god-like powers. Will he succeed in keeping these powers from falling into the wrong hands and save his village?
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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Srimanthudu (2015)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (14.6K votes)
Visually stunningHeartwarming
Harsha, a multi-millionaire guy who has everything but there is something else he's looking for and in the process he adopts a complete village trying to bring change in the people.
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10. Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 53m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.4 (20.4K votes)
Bharat, a graduate from Oxford, is forced to take up his father's position as the chief minister after his sudden demise. He is not happy with the way government is functioning in the state and tries to reform the corrupt society but faces obstacles from his enemies.
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11. 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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12. Nannaku Prematho... (2016)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 48m · UA · Action · IMDb 7.5 (12.2K votes)
Fast-pacedVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
Subramanyam, a businessman, is on his deathbed when he tells his sons about a cunning man who stole most of his wealth. Hearing this, Abhiram, the youngest son, lays out a plan to seek his revenge.
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13. 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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14. Republic (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 32m · UA · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (4.3K votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Panja Abhiram is a youngster who wants to change the political system from the inside out. But when he’s chipped away at every turn, will he be the one to change the fate of his hometown?
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15. Tagore (2003)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 55m · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.9 (3.4K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatTwistyVisually stunning
Tagore (Chiranjeevi) creates his own vigilante military network called the Anti-Corruption Force (ACF) that eliminates the most corrupt individuals, from all walks of life, in a systematic manner. As pressure builds on Police and Government to track down the Man who masterminds these killings, Balbir Singh (Puneet Issa
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16. Aravinda Sametha... Veera Raghava (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 42m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (10.9K votes)
Visually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
A young scion of a powerful family with a long history of violence decides to put an end to the bloodshed which leads him to a path of self discovery.
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17. Atharintiki Daaredi (2013)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 49m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (10.8K votes)
HeartwarmingFast-pacedFunny
Goutham promises his grandfather that he will reunite him with his estranged daughter, Sunanda. Posing as a driver, Goutham enters Sunanda's house but trouble soon follows.
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18. Writer Padmabhushan (2023)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 3m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 7.5 (5.6K votes)
Family-friendlyLight-heartedHeartwarmingFunny
Padmabhushan, a 25-year-old aspiring writer based out of Vijayawada and his middle class family, hopes to achieve greatness one day, or at least fame. When he falls for someone who loves his work, there comes a twist in the tale.
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19. 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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20. Hello! (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 11m · U · Action, Family · IMDb 7.4 (4.0K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLight-hearted
Avinash/Seenu is a street urchin brought up by his loving adoptive parents Saru and Prakash. The love of his life is the girl he meets during childhood Junnu/Priya, whom fate had snatched away from him. Fourteen long years and they still wait for the day they will meet again. Will destiny help them?
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21. The Great Pre-Wedding Show (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 1h 54m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (2.8K votes)
Funny
A young couple navigates the chaotic world of pre-wedding photography, facing unexpected hurdles and family drama as they try to capture their perfect moments before tying the knot.
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22. Tholi Prema (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 26m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.2 (4.3K votes)
Light-heartedHeartwarmingFunny
Aaditya is an impulsive individual who takes decisions spontaneously and is unafraid to speak his mind. The love of his life Varsha is his extreme opposite — she chooses not to let her emotions control her actions or words. Will these two differing individuals ever make their relationship work?
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23. Brindavanam (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 50m · UA · Action, Romance · IMDb 7.1 (5.4K votes)
TwistyFast-paced
Indu makes her boyfriend Krishna act like her friend Bhoomi's lover so that her family will stop searching for a groom. However, their lives takes a turn when Bhoomi falls in love with Krishna.
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24. Mr. Perfect (2011)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 26m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (5.4K votes)
HeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakesLight-hearted
Vicky breaks his engagement with Priya, his childhood friend, after he learns that she is making many compromises for his sake. However, time makes him realise the need for compromises in life.
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25. Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 20m · UA · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 7.4 (2.3K votes)
Twisty
A visual effects artist gets possessed by an evil spirit and tries to get rid of it until he meets another innocent soul possessed by spirits.
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26. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · UA · Romance, Family · IMDb 7.6 (1.7K votes)
Low-stakesHeartwarmingFunny
Ganesh, an unemployed man, lands up in a company where Keerthi, the girl he loves, works but who is already engaged to someone else. Sudden incidents ruin his life and he again comes across her, but refuses to marry her.
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27. Ninnila Ninnila (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 1h 58m · U · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (1.7K votes)
TwistyFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingFunny
In London, Dev, an overweight, genius chef who suffers with muscle spasms, meets Tara and love blossoms, but things take an interesting turn when he crosses paths with Maya.
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28. Krack (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 34m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.9 (7.9K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Pothuraju Veera Shankar is a hot-headed circle inspector from Andhra who doesn’t like to hear the word ‘background’. Wherever he is appointed in the state, he brings all the notorious gundas to their knees with his signature policing style. When Shankar is appointed in Ongole, the brutal Katari commits a spine-chilling
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29. 100% Love (2011)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 20m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (3.6K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedFamily-friendlyLow-stakes
Balu and Mahalakshmi are both very competitive in college, which leads to ego clashes. When they meet again after a few years, they try to outdo each other until they realize that they are in love.
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30. Anando Brahma (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 3m · U · Comedy, Horror · IMDb 6.9 (5.4K votes)
FunnyFamily-friendly
An NRI enlists the help of his cop-friend to sell off his ancestral home, but later hears rumours of it being haunted. Unwilling to let go of the property at a throwaway price, he asks a team of four quirky guys to spend a night in the house and prove that it isn’t a ghost den.
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