Best thriller Telugu movies on Apple TV in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
25 movies on Apple TV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.8. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity.
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1. 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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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. Narasimha Naidu (2001)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 41m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (1.1K votes)
Edge-of-seat
Narasimha (Balakrishna) is an unassuming dance teacher raising a young child on his own. His true identity, and the story of his violent past, begin to unravel as former enemies interrupt his quiet new life.
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6. 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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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. Mirapakay (2011)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 40m · Action, Comedy · IMDb 6.3 (1.5K votes)
Edge-of-seat
Rishi (Ravi Teja) is an inspector in the Intelligence Bureau. His colleagues fondly call him 'Mirapakaay'. The chief of the IB, Narayana Murthy (Nagababu) gets information that Kittu Bhai (Prakash Raj), a mafia don, is trying to spread his tentacles in India and is targeting Delhi first. During the course of the invest
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10. 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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11. Lankeshwarudu (1989)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 20m · U · Drama, Action · IMDb 5.9 (300 votes)
Edge-of-seat
Shankar decides to leave behind his life as a gangster and lead a normal life. However, when his brother-in-law's life is at stake, he decides to rethink his decision.
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12. 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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13. Police Police (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 25m · A · IMDb 5.6 (280 votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Ranadheer and Ravikanth, two policemen, turn foes after Ravikanth gets involved in antisocial activities. Ranadheer then plans to prove Ravikanth is the culprit.
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14. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. Legally Veer (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 22m · IMDb 6.2 (8.6K votes)
Dialogue-drivenCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
A gripping murder case in Hata City tests the limits of justice. Veer, an aspiring lawyer, takes on a high-stakes defense against a criminal charge, battling through courtroom revelations and twists.
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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. Shakti (2011)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 41m · A · Action, Fantasy · IMDb 3.6 (1.7K votes)
Fast-pacedVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
The central minister's daughter who secretly goes on a trip is targeted by some evil Egyptians who want her and a holy diamond in their custody, while a guide gets linked to the fight as he protects her from all possible dangers.
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24. 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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25. 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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