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Telugu films of the 2000s

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Happy (హ్యాపీ) (2006 film)

Happy (హ్యాపీ), also Happy Be Happy in Malayalam, is a 2006 Telugu romantic action comedy directed by A. Karunakaran, starring Allu Arjun and Genelia D'Souza, a Kerala blockbuster dubbed Mallu Arjun fame, remade as Loafer.

Happy Days (2007 film)

Happy Days (Telugu: హ్యాపీ డేస్) is a 2007 Telugu coming-of-age drama directed by Sekhar Kammula about eight engineering students, cast via a 20,000-application talent hunt, shot at CBIT, with music by Mickey J Meyer.

Idiot (ఇడియట్: ఓ చంటి గాడి ప్రేమ కథ) (2002 film)

Idiot (ఇడియట్: ఓ చంటి గాడి ప్రేమ కథ) is a 2002 Telugu action romantic comedy directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring Ravi Teja and Rakshita; a remake of his Kannada hit Appu, it grossed ₹16 crore on a ₹2 crore budget and marked Ravi Teja's career turning point.

Indra (ఇంద్ర) (2002 film)

Indra (ఇంద్ర) is a 2002 Telugu action drama directed by B. Gopal, starring Chiranjeevi, Sonali Bendre, and Aarthi Agarwal; a Rayalaseema faction-feud film that became the highest-grossing South Indian film of its time, distinct from the 2025 Tamil thriller of the same name.

Jagadam (జగదం)

Jagadam (జగదం) is Sukumar's 2007 Telugu action film starring Ram Pothineni as Seenu, a youth drawn into gang violence; a box-office failure that later became a cult classic, with music by Devi Sri Prasad.

Jalsa (2008 film)

Jalsa (జల్సా) is a 2008 Telugu action comedy directed by Trivikram Srinivas, starring Pawan Kalyan as ex-Naxalite Sanjay Sahu with Ileana D'Cruz. It was the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2008 and the first South Indian film with an official video game.

Jayam (జయం) (2002 film)

Jayam (జయం) is a 2002 Telugu romantic action drama written, produced, and directed by Teja under Chitram Movies, starring Nithiin, Sada, and Gopichand. Released 14 June 2002 with R. P. Patnaik's music, it debuted Nithiin and Sada, earned a 15.16 crore share, and was remade in Tamil as Jayam Ravi's debut.

Keka (film)

Keka (కేక, "stunning") is a 2008 Telugu romance film directed, produced, and written by Teja on Chitram Movies, starring newcomers Raja, Ishana, and Anoop with P.C. Sreeram's cinematography and Chakri's music; released 23 October 2008, it flopped. Not the Keka HR software.

Khadgam (ఖడ్గం)

Khadgam (ఖడ్గం) is a 2002 Telugu patriotic action drama directed by Krishna Vamsi, starring Ravi Teja, Srikanth, and Prakash Raj; it won five Nandi Awards and is an annual Independence Day telecast tradition.

Kick (2009 film)

Kick (కిక్) is a 2009 Telugu action-comedy directed by Surender Reddy, starring Ravi Teja as thrill-seeking thief Kalyan opposite Ileana D'Cruz and Shaam; a box-office hit remade in Hindi (2014) with a 2015 sequel Kick 2.

King (2008 film)

King (కింగ్) is a 2008 Telugu action comedy directed by Sreenu Vaitla, starring Nagarjuna Akkineni in a triple role as a royal heir, gangster Bottu Seenu, and engineer Sarath, with Trisha, Srihari, and Mamta Mohandas; released 25 December 2008 by Kamakshi Kala Movies.

Kotha Bangaru Lokam (కోత బంగారు లోకం)

Kotha Bangaru Lokam (కొత్త బంగారు లోకం) is a 2008 Telugu romantic drama, Srikanth Addala's directorial debut produced by Dil Raju, starring Varun Sandesh and Shweta Basu Prasad as college lovers Balu and Swapna, with music by Mickey J Meyer.

Kushi (ఖుషి) (2001 film)

Kushi (ఖుషి) is a 2001 Telugu romantic comedy-drama directed by S. J. Suryah, starring Pawan Kalyan and Bhumika Chawla; a remake of the 2000 Tamil film Kushi, it was a blockbuster with music by Mani Sharma.

Magadheera (మగధీర)

Magadheera (మగధీర) is a 2009 Telugu reincarnation romance directed by S. S. Rajamouli, starring Ram Charan and Kajal Aggarwal; it became the first Telugu film reported to cross ₹100 crore and won two National Film Awards.

Malliswari (మల్లీశ్వరి) (2004 film)

Malliswari (మల్లీశ్వరి), also called The Princess, is a 2004 Telugu romantic comedy directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, starring Venkatesh and Katrina Kaif, about an heiress hiding in Vizag from a murderous uncle, released 18 February 2004.

Manmadhudu

Manmadhudu (మన్మథుడు, Cupid) is a 2002 Telugu romantic comedy directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, written by Trivikram Srinivas, starring Nagarjuna, Sonali Bendre, and Anshu, with Devi Sri Prasad's music; it won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.

Munna (మున్నా) (2007 film)

Munna (మున్నా) is a 2007 Telugu action film, Vamsi Paidipally's directorial debut produced by Dil Raju, starring Prabhas as a student fighting gangster Khakha (Prakash Raj), his estranged father; music by Harris Jayaraj.

Murari (మురారి)

Murari (మురారి) is a 2001 Telugu supernatural family drama directed by Krishna Vamsi, starring Mahesh Babu and Sonali Bendre, about a curse killing a male heir every 48 years; a Nandi Award-winning super hit re-released in 4K in 2024.

Naani

Naani (నాని) is a 2004 Telugu fantasy comedy directed by S. J. Suryah, starring Mahesh Babu and Ameesha Patel, with A. R. Rahman music; loosely based on Big (1988), it flopped with critics.

Narasimha Naidu (నరసింహ నాయుడు)

Narasimha Naidu (నరసింహ నాయుడు), also known as Sabse Bada Jungbaaz in Hindi, is a 2001 Telugu action drama directed by B. Gopal, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran, and Preeti Jhangiani, with Mani Sharma's music; it set Telugu box-office records and won Balakrishna the Nandi Award for Best Actor.

Nijam

Nijam (నిజం, "Truth") is a 2003 Telugu action drama written, directed, and produced by Teja under Chitram Movies, starring Mahesh Babu, Gopichand, and Rakshitha; released 23 May 2003, it won Nandi Awards but underperformed commercially.

Nuvve Kavali (నువ్వే కావాలి)

Nuvve Kavali (నువ్వే కావాలి), also called Nuvve Kavali 2000, is a Telugu romantic drama remake of Malayalam Niram, directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, starring Tarun and Richa Pallod, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (నువ్వొస్తానంటే నేనొద్దంటానా)

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (నువ్వొస్తానంటే నేనొద్దంటానా) is a 2005 Telugu romantic comedy, Prabhu Deva's directorial debut, starring Siddharth, Trisha, and Srihari; a Sankranthi blockbuster remade in nine languages.

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (నువ్వు నాకు నచ్చావు)

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (నువ్వు నాకు నచ్చావు), a 2001 Telugu romantic family comedy directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, starring Venkatesh and Aarthi Agarwal, written by Trivikram Srinivas, music by Koti, released 6 September 2001, re-released in 4K on 1 January 2026.

Okkadu (ఒక్కడు)

Okkadu (ఒక్కడు, "One Person") is a 2003 Telugu romantic sports action drama directed by Gunasekhar, starring Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, and Prakash Raj; a Sankranti blockbuster that won eight Nandi Awards and was remade as Ghilli and Tevar.

Okkadu Chalu

Okkadu Chalu (ఒక్కడు చాలు) is a Telugu action drama directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty, starring Rajasekhar as ACP Surya with Rambha, Sanghavi, and Vishnuvardhan; music by Koti, dated 2000 or 2005 by different databases.

Parugu (పరుగు)

Parugu (పరుగు, "Run/Chase") is a 2008 Telugu romantic action drama directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, produced by Dil Raju, starring Allu Arjun, Sheela Kaur, and Prakash Raj; a village head's daughter elopes, he kidnaps her lover's friends, and one falls for the younger daughter. Nandi Award-winning super hit.

Pokiri (పోకిరి)

Pokiri (పోకిరి), 2006 Telugu action thriller by Puri Jagannadh starring Mahesh Babu as undercover cop Pandu; highest-grossing Telugu film until Magadheera, remade as Pokkiri, Wanted, Porki.

Raghavendra (రాఘవేంద్ర) (film)

Raghavendra (రాఘవేంద్ర) is a 2003 Telugu action drama, Prabhas's second film, directed by Suresh Krishna with Anshu and Shweta Agarwal, music by Mani Sharma, released late March 2003.

Raraju (2006 film)

Raraju (రారాజు) is a 2006 Telugu action drama directed by K. R. Udhayashankar, produced by G.V.G. Raju, starring Gopichand as slum strongman Kali, with Meera Jasmine, Ankitha, Mani Sharma's music, released 20 October 2006.