Top10 Highest Rated Films In Telugu
The Telugu film industry commonly known as the Tollywood industry (not to be confused with the Bengali film industry, which is also called the Tollywood industry).
Since 1909, filmmaker and producer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu produced various short films in the Telegu language and traveled to various parts of Asia to promote them.
In 1921, R. V. Naidu produced a silent film named “Bhishma Pratigna”, which is generally considered to be the first Telegu feature film. And Raghupathi V. Naidu came to be known as the “Father of Telegu Cinema.”Since then, the Tollywood industry has been producing and delivering high-class films.
In 1933, director C. Pullayya’s film “Sati Savitri” received was given an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice International Film Festival. Moreover, released in 1951, the Telugu film “Pathala Bhairavi” was the only South Indian film screened at the first India International Film Festival. Furthermore, many Telugu films like Malliswari, Devadasu, Mayabazar, Maa Bhoomi, and others have been recognized internationally and have been listed on CNN-IBN’s list of the “100 Greatest Indian Films of All Time.”
Telugu films have emerged as superior than any other films in recent times and have garnered international attention
Recently, films like Baahubali, KGF, RRR, and Pushpa: The Rise, have garnered international fame, primarily for their grand screenplay and gripping plotlines.
so here are some top 10 highest rated movies in Tollywood according to IMDB :
Top10 Highest Rated Films In Telugu
1. Mayabazar- MXPLAYER
CBFC: U 1957 ‧
Family/Comedy ‧
Duration : 3h 12m
Release date: 27 March 1957
IMDB : 9.1/10
Story : Balarama promises Subhadra to get his daughter married to her son. However, when he loses his kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama has no choice but to break his promise.
2. Aha Naa Pellanta- YOUTUBE
CBFC: U 1987 ‧
Comedy/Drama ‧
Duration : 2h 27m
Initial release: 27 November 1987
IMDB : 9/10
Story : Krishna Murthy, the son of a rich industrialist, falls in love with Padma, the daughter of a greedy miser. To win her heart and teach her father a lesson, Krishna acts like a greedy miser.
3. Sankarabharanam- PRIME
CBFC: U 1980 ‧
Musical/Drama ‧
Duration : 2h 25m
Initial release: 2 February 1980
IMDB : 8.8/10
Story : 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 wants her to become a prostitute.
4. C/o Kancharapalem- NETFLIX
CBFC: U/A 2018 ‧
Drama/Crime ‧
Duration : 2h 32m
Release date: 7 September 2018
IMDB : 8.8
Story : An anthology of four unusual stories where each couple from Kancharapalem strives to be with the ones they love against all odds.
5. Nuvvu Naaku Nachav – HOTSTAR
CBFC: U 2001 ‧
Comedy/Family ‧
Duration : 3h 4m
Release date: 6 September 2001
IMDB : 8.8/10
Story : 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.
6. Jersey- SONY
CBFC: U/A 2022 ‧
Sport/Drama ‧
Duration : 2h 50m
Release date: 22 April 2022
IMDB : 8.5/10
Story : A talented but failed cricketer decides to return to cricket in his late thirties driven by the desire to represent the Indian team and fulfil his son’s wish for a jersey as a gift.
7. Sita Ramam- PRIME
CBFC: U 2022 ‧
Romance/Action ‧
Duration : 2h 43m
Release date: 5 August 2022
IMDB : 8.5/10
Story : Upon returning to Pakistan, Afreen sets off to fulfil her grandfather’s wish of delivering a letter from Ram to Sita. Along the way, she finds Ram and learns about their love story.
8. Mahanati- MXPLAYER
CBFC: U 2018 ‧
Drama/Melodrama ‧
Duration : 2h 57m
Release date: 9 May 2018
IMDB : 8.4/10
Story : Savitri, the most admired actress from South Indian cinema, goes through various tragic incidents in her personal life. Unable to cope with depression, she eventually becomes an alcoholic.
9. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion- HOTSTAR
CBFC: U/A 2017 ‧
Action/Fantasy ‧
Duration : 2h 47m
Release date: 28 April 2017
IMDB : 8.2/10
Story : After learning that his father was brutally killed by Bhallaladeva, Mahendra Baahubali raises an army to defeat him and release his mother from the former’s captivity.
10. Rangasthalam- HOTSTAR
CBFC: U/A 2018 ‧
Action/Thriller ‧
Duration : 2h 54m
Release date: 30 March 2018
IMDB : 8.2/10
Story :A young man with impaired hearing and his elder brother decide to oppose the tyrannical rule of Phanindra, the corrupt leader of their village’s local government.
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Top10 Highest Rated Films In Telugu