Best thriller Telugu movies on JioHotstar in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
117 movies on JioHotstar in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.8. 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. Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 47m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.2 (1.4L votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
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2. Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 39m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (1.6L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, disco
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3. Pokiri (2006)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · A · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.0 (17.3K votes)
Visually stunningMatureFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Pandu is a contract killer and will accept any contract provided the amount is right. The police want him for questioning, while the underworld needs him to silence their opponents. No one really knows this assassin's background. It is only Pandu who knows his real identity, and he has no intention of sharing it with a
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4. 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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5. Dhruva (2016)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 45m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.7 (9.1K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
A committed police officer is on a very dangerous mission to destroy the most corrupt person in the country, Siddharth Abhimanyu.
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6. Khaleja (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · Action, Fantasy · IMDb 7.6 (11.3K votes)
FunnyFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
A village is hounded by an unknown disease, decimating its population. The village priest prophesies that God's avatar will save them. Siddha goes in search of this supernatural potential and finds it in Seetarama Raju, a cab driver.
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7. Dookudu (2011)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 54m · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.4 (15.1K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
To protect his father recovering from a coma, a relentless cop must pose as the political leader his father always envisioned while hunting the men who tried to kill him.
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8. Chatrapathi (2005)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 38m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.6 (6.9K votes)
Dark & grittyVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
Sivaji and his family are uprooted from their community in Sri Lanka and wind up as bonded labourers in Vishakhapatnam. Like his legendary namesake, he rises up to become the saviour of the oppressed.
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9. Vikramarkudu (2006)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 41m · A · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.7 (5.6K votes)
Edge-of-seatTwistyMatureVisually stunning
A thief's life changes after he discovers a little girl who claims he is her father, and what follows is violence after a gang hunting for his lookalike closes in on him.
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10. Nani's Gang Leader (2019)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 35m · UA · Comedy, Crime · IMDb 7.6 (5.6K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatFunny
A crime novelist is approached by a group of bereaved women to help them plot revenge against those responsible for the loss of their loved ones.
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11. 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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12. Maa Inti Bangaram (2026)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 38m · U/A 13+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.3 (8.1K votes)
Edge-of-seatTwisty
Through both her moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is as vital to her inner strength as facing challenges head-on.
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13. Kshana Kshanam (1991)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 32m · U · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (2.2K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Chandu is a petty thief who comes across Satya, an innocent girl who unwittingly comes across a way to a huge amount of money stolen from a bank. While the gang that robbed the bank go after her for the clue, one member dies in her apartment and she believes she's the one that killed him. Every one including the origin
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14. Julayi (2012)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 40m · UA · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (7.7K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seat
An intelligent young man and a timid cop team up to catch a criminal who wants revenge after a foiled bank robbery.
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15. Janatha Garage (2016)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 45m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (9.7K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Anand is an environmental activist who lives in Mumbai. A chance exchange programme takes him to Hyderabad and here, a chance encounter with Satyam results in him taking over the Janatha Garage from the latter.
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16. Maryada Ramanna (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 5m · Comedy, Action · IMDb 7.5 (3.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seat
Ramu returns to his hometown to sell a piece of land he owns and falls in love with a young woman only to find out that her parents want him dead.
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17. Run Raja Run (2014)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 6m · UA · Drama, Crime · IMDb 7.3 (1.9K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Raja, son of a vegetable vendor, is a simple man. His girlfriends dump him because of his honesty. However, things take a turn when he meets his true love Priya, the daughter of a police commissioner.
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18. Zebra (2024)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 44m · U/A 13+ · Crime, Action · IMDb 7.0 (3.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
Surya is a street-smart bank employee, in a bid to protect his loved one, gets entangled in a complex multi-crore scam. He must do whatever it takes to prove his innocence.
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19. Mirai (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 46m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 6.8 (10.9K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Following the historic Kalinga battle, where King Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty emerged as the winner, he chose to walk the path of peace instead of continuing warfare. Yet, the kingdom appointed nine warriors to protect some ancient scriptures rumored to have the ability to make someone divine or godlike.
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20. Manamantha (2016)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 17m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 7.5 (1.2K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarming
Sairam, an assistant manager in a supermarket treads on an unethical path for a promotion, leading to dire consequences. Gayatri a thrifty housewife manages her middle class household. Mahitha's friend, a street child goes missing and she goes out of her way to find him. Abhiram, the bright student falls in love with A
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21. Bhaagamathie (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 22m · UA · Thriller, Horror · IMDb 6.9 (3.7K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Accused of murdering her husband, IAS officer Chanchala, is taken to a haunted house called Bhaaghamathie Bungalow, where police and CBI officials interrogate her to dig up dirt on a politician she had worked under. As she's left alone in the haunted house, spirits take control of her and IAS Chanchala transforms into
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22. Akhanda (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 47m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.7 (20.5K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Brothers Murali Krishna and Akhanda are separated at birth. They grow up to lead completely separate lives, Murali as a local hero, and Akhanda as a secluded Shiva devotee. But when the lives of Murali and his family are in danger, his long-lost brother finally returns.
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23. KA (2024)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 29m · U/A 13+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (2.2K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Set in 1970s Abhinaya Vasudev, an orphaned and happy-go-lucky postman, treats the Krishnagiri village populace as his extended family. When several women missing and Vasudev’s loved one is nearly abducted, he is determined to find answers.
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24. Taxiwala (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · UA · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 6.8 (5.1K votes)
A job monger, Shiva who ends up as a taxiwala only to realise his ride is a beyond what anyone can expect.
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25. Mangalavaaram (2023)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 23m · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 6.8 (4.4K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyMature
Fear engulfs a village as murders pile up mysteriously. Shailu, a young woman, is the heart of the story and the enigmatic tale unravels with a suspenseful cinematic journey.
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26. Maa Oori Polimera (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 1h 38m · UA · Horror, Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (1.3K votes)
Dark & grittyTwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
In a village plagued by black magic, a policeman sets off to seek justice for his brother's meaningless murder but discovers something unexpected.
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27. Eesha (2025)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 7m · A · Horror, Thriller · IMDb 6.9 (2.3K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedSerious
Four friends set out to challenge blind beliefs, only to be drawn into a mysterious spiritual encounter that changes their lives forever.
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28. Ugly Story (2026)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 3m · A · Romance, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (2.3K votes)
Cold & detachedMatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Follows a man who becomes obsessively attached to a girl in love with someone else, descending into a dark psychological state as he struggles with rejection, leading to dangerous consequences.
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29. Gaganam (2011)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 11m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (1.3K votes)
Edge-of-seatFast-pacedCold & detachedStraightforward
When terrorists hijack a plane from Chennai, a struggle with the pilots damages the engine forcing them to make an emergency landing in Tirupati. NSG commando Ravi is entrusted with rescue operations.
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30. Zombie Reddy (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 5m · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 6.7 (5.5K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seatFunny
A game developer and his friends head to Kurnool to attend their friend’s wedding. But something much more menacing rather than delicious pelli bhojanam awaits them there.
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