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Aapadbandhavudu (ఆపద్బాంధవుడు)
Aapadbandhavudu (ఆపద్బాంధవుడు, The Saviour) is a 1992 Telugu drama by K. Viswanath starring Chiranjeevi and Meenakshi Seshadri; a cross-caste asylum rescue story that won five Nandi Awards but flopped commercially.
Aayanaki Iddaru
Aayanaki Iddaru (ఆయనకి ఇద్దరు), 1995 Telugu drama directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana, a remake of Hindi Aaina, starring Jagapati Babu, Ramya Krishna, and Ooha, with music by Koti; a super-hit love-triangle melodrama.
Adavi Ramudu (అడవి రాముడు)
Adavi Ramudu (అడవి రాముడు) is a 1977 Telugu blockbuster directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, starring N.T. Rama Rao, Jayaprada, and Jayasudha; the highest-grossing South Indian film of its time and Filmfare Best Film 1977, distinct from the 2004 Prabhas remake.
Aditya 369 (ఆదిత్య 369)
Aditya 369 (ఆదిత్య 369), also known as Mission 369, is a 1991 Telugu sci-fi film by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao starring Balakrishna in a dual role, regarded as India's first time-travel film, re-released in 4K in 2025.
Alluri Seetarama Raju (అల్లూరి సీతారామరాజు)
Alluri Seetarama Raju (అల్లూరి సీతారామరాజు) is a 1974 Telugu biographical action film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao, Krishna's 100th film and Telugu cinema's first CinemaScope film, which won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for "Telugu Veera Levara."
Anaganaga Oka Roju (అనగనగా ఒక రోజు)
Anaganaga Oka Roju (అనగనగా ఒక రోజు) is a 1997 Telugu comedy thriller by Ram Gopal Varma starring J.D. Chakravarthi and Urmila Matondkar, with music by Sri Kommineni; distinct from the 2026 Naveen Polishetty film Anaganaga Oka Raju.
Annamayya (అన్నమయ్య) (film)
Annamayya (అన్నమయ్య), 1997 Telugu devotional biographical film by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Nagarjuna as saint-composer Annamacharya, with M. M. Keeravani's National Award-winning music.
Antastulu (అంతస్తులు)
Antastulu (అంతస్తులు) is a 1965 Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, and Krishna Kumari, and winning the President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (అప్పుచేసి పప్పుకూడు)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (అప్పుచేసి పప్పుకూడు) is a 1959 Telugu comedy drama directed by L. V. Prasad, produced by Vijaya Productions, the Telugu version of Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam, starring N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, and Relangi, released 14 January 1959.
April 1 Vidudala (ఏప్రిల్ 1 విడుదల)
April 1 Vidudala (ఏప్రిల్ 1 విడుదల), also April 1st Vidudala, is a 1991 Telugu comedy directed by Vamsy, starring Rajendra Prasad and Shobana, with Ilaiyaraaja's music, based on the novel Harischandrudu Abaddhamaadithe, released 1 February 1991.
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (అత్తకి యముడు అమ్మాయికి మొగుడు)
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (అత్తకి యముడు అమ్మాయికి మొగుడు), also spelled Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, is a 1989 Telugu action comedy-drama directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Vanisri, released 14 January 1989 and remade in Tamil as Mappillai.
Bhairava Dweepam (భైరవ ద్వీపం)
Bhairava Dweepam (భైరవ ద్వీపం) is a 1994 Telugu high-fantasy film by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja, a 100-day hit that won nine Nandi Awards.
Bhakta Prahlada
Bhakta Prahlada (భక్త ప్రహ్లాద) is a 1932 Indian Telugu mythological film directed by H. M. Reddy, the first full-length talkie in Telugu cinema, released in Bombay in 1932.
Bobbili Puli (బొబ్బిలి పులి)
Bobbili Puli (బొబ్బిలి పులి, Tiger of Bobbili) is a 1982 Telugu vigilante action drama written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, starring N. T. Rama Rao as Major Chakradhar with Sridevi; the highest grossing Telugu film of 1982, famous for its courtroom climax.
Bobbili Raja (బొబ్బిలిరాజా)
Bobbili Raja (బొబ్బిలి రాజా), also known as Rampur Ka Raja in Hindi, is a 1990 Telugu action-romance film directed by B. Gopal, starring Venkatesh and Divya Bharti, with Ilaiyaraaja's Filmfare-winning music; it was 1990's second highest grossing Telugu film.
Challenge (ఛాలెంజ్) (1984 film)
Challenge (ఛాలెంజ్) is a 1984 Telugu drama directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Suhasini, and Vijayashanti, adapted from Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel Dabbu to the Power of Dabbu about a bet to earn ₹50 lakh in five years.
Chantabbai (చంటబ్బాయి)
Chantabbai (చంటబ్బాయి) is a 1986 Telugu comedy drama directed by Jandhyala, starring Chiranjeevi as detective "James Pond" and Suhasini; a theatrical disappointment that found later popularity on television.
Chanti (చంటి)
Chanti (చంటి) is a 1992 Telugu romantic drama, a remake of Tamil Chinna Thambi, directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty, starring Venkatesh and Meena with Ilaiyaraaja's music; an industry hit grossing about 16.15 crore.
Choodalani Vundi (చూడాలని వుంది)
Choodalani Vundi (చూడాలని వుంది) is a 1998 Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, and Prakash Raj. Released on 27 August, it was the highest-grossing Telugu film of 1998.
Criminal (1994 film)
Criminal (1994) is an Indian Telugu-Hindi bilingual action thriller directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Nagarjuna, Manisha Koirala, and Ramya Krishnan; an adaptation of The Fugitive, with music by M. M. Keeravani, released 14 October 1994 (Telugu) and 4 August 1995 (Hindi).
Daana Veera Soora Karna (దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ)
Daana Veera Soora Karna (దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ) is a 1977 Telugu mythological film written, directed, and produced by N. T. Rama Rao, who plays Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna; shot in 43 days, it ran over four hours and earned more than one crore rupees.
Dr. Chakravarthy
Dr. Chakravarthy (డాక్టర్ చక్రవర్తి) is a 1964 Telugu drama directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's novel Chakra Bhramanam; it won the first Nandi Award and a National Film Award.
Geethanjali (గీతాంజలి) (1989 film)
Geethanjali (గీతాంజలి), 1989 Telugu romantic drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Nagarjuna and Girija Shettar as terminally ill lovers in Ooty; Ilaiyaraaja music, National Award winner, slated for 4K re-release.
Gharana Mogudu (ఘరానా మొగుడు)
Gharana Mogudu (ఘరానా మొగుడు) is a 1992 Telugu action comedy drama by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Chiranjeevi and Nagma, released 9 April 1992, the first Telugu film to cross Rs 10 crore and the film that made Chiranjeevi India's highest paid actor.
Govinda Govinda (గోవింద గోవింద)
Govinda Govinda (గోవింద గోవింద) is a 1994 Telugu occult crime thriller by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Nagarjuna and Sridevi, about a plot to steal Lord Venkateswara's crown; a 2021 Kannada film shares the title.
Gundamma Katha (గుండమ్మ కథ)
Gundamma Katha (గుండమ్మ కథ) is a 1962 Indian Telugu comedy-drama directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao, starring N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, and Jamuna.
Hello Brother (హలో బ్రదర్) (1994 film)
Hello Brother (హలో బ్రదర్), 1994 Telugu action comedy directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana, starring Nagarjuna in a dual role with Ramya Krishnan and Soundarya; Raj–Koti music; highest-grossing Telugu film of 1994, remade as Judwaa.
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (జగదేక వీరుడు అతిలోక సుందరి, JVAS) is a 1990 Telugu fantasy film by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, with Ilaiyaraaja's music, a ₹15-crore gross, and a 2025 re-release.
Jayabheri (జయభేరి)
Jayabheri (జయభేరి), also spelled Jayabheri, is a 1959 Telugu musical drama directed by P. Pullaiah, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao as poet Kasinath and Anjali Devi, with music by Pendyala Nageswara Rao; adapted from Matwala Shair Ramjoshi and honored with the President's appreciation certificate.
Justice Chowdary (జస్టిస్ చౌదరి)
Justice Chowdary (జస్టిస్ చౌదరి) is a 1982 Telugu action drama directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, starring N.T. Rama Rao in a dual role with Sridevi; a box-office hit remade in Hindi and Tamil.