| Year | Movie | Star Cast | Notable For | |------|-------|-----------|--------------| | 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Prabhas, Rana, Anushka, Tamannaah | Pan-Indian epic; global phenomenon | | 2015 | Srimanthudu | Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan | Social drama; hit | | 2015 | Kick 2 | Ravi Teja, Rakul Preet Singh | Action comedy | | 2016 | Janatha Garage | Mohanlal, NTR Jr, Samantha | Environmental action | | 2016 | A Aa | Nithiin, Samantha | Family romance | | 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Vijay Deverakonda, Ritu Varma | Indie rom-com; National Award | | 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Prabhas, Rana | ₹1800+ crore gross; global record | | 2017 | Arjun Reddy | Vijay Deverakonda, Shalini Pandey | Raw cult classic; launched new wave | | 2017 | Fidaa | Varun Tej, Sai Pallavi | Village romance; blockbuster | | 2017 | Mahanati | Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan | Savitri biopic; National Award | | 2018 | Rangasthalam | Ram Charan, Samantha | Period action drama; critical & commercial hit | | 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Mahesh Babu, Kiara Advani | Political drama | | 2018 | Geetha Govindam | Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika | Romantic comedy blockbuster | | 2018 | Taxiwaala | Vijay Deverakonda, Priyanka Jawalkar | Horror comedy | | 2019 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde | Family action blockbuster | | 2019 | Maharshi | Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde | Social drama | | 2019 | Jersey | Nani, Shraddha Srinath | Sports drama; cult classic | | 2019 | Brochevarevarura | Nivetha Thomas, Sree Vishnu | Crime comedy | | 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Mahesh Babu, Rashmika | Action masala | | 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (Jan 2020) | Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde | Sankranthi blockbuster | | 2020 | Bheeshma | Nithiin, Rashmika | Romantic comedy | | 2020 | V | Nani, Sudheer Babu | Action thriller (direct OTT release) |
A heartwarming family drama exploring the delicate relationship between an overbearing father and his son. Siddharth and Genelia's performances made this a timeless classic.
S.S. Rajamouli's two-part magnum opus that permanently altered Indian box office dynamics, turning Tollywood into the epicenter of Indian commercial filmmaking. telugu movies list 2000 to 2020 exclusive
Manam is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language fantasy drama film written and directed by Vikram Kumar, and produced by the Akkineni Famil... Best of Telugu Movies 2000 onwards - IMDb
Telugu cinema between 2000 and 2020 underwent a massive transformation, evolving from family dramas and "masala" entertainers to global blockbusters like The Early 2000s: Romance and Action Breakouts | Year | Movie | Star Cast |
A rare and beautiful fantasy drama featuring three generations of the legendary Akkineni family (ANR, Nagarjuna, and Naga Chaitanya). It served as a poetic farewell to Akkineni Nageswara Rao.
Mastered the blend of high-stakes action and loud comedy. It served as a poetic farewell to Akkineni Nageswara Rao
A socio-fantasy blockbuster blending mythology with commercial cinema, showcasing Jr. NTR's versatility.
Starring Pawan Kalyan and Bhumika Chawla, this film became a cult classic for its stylized direction, fresh screenplay, and iconic soundtrack, solidifying Pawan Kalyan's massive fanbase.
During this period, top stars began stepping out of rigid formulaic scripts, experimenting with slice-of-life narratives, multi-starrers, and high-concept family dramas.
Starring: Pawan Kalyan A wholesome family entertainer that became an industry hit. It marked the peak of Trivikram Srinivas's signature style: witty dialogue, emotional family bonds, and a "white shirt" protagonist.