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Guna 369 (గుణ 369)
Guna 369 (గుణ 369) is a 2019 Telugu action drama directed by debutant Arjun Jandyala, starring Kartikeya Gummakonda and Anagha. Based on an Ongole incident, released 2 August 2019 to mixed reviews, now on Netflix.
Guru (2017 film)
Guru (గురు) is a 2017 Telugu sports drama directed by Sudha Kongara, a remake of her Irudhi Suttru/Saala Khadoos, starring Venkatesh as coach Adi and real-life boxer Ritika Singh; released 31 March 2017 by Y Not Studios.
Hello (2017 film)
Hello (Telugu: హలో!) is a 2017 Telugu romantic action thriller directed by Vikram K. Kumar, produced by Nagarjuna, starring Akhil Akkineni and Kalyani Priyadarshan; released 22 December 2017, it flopped commercially but holds a 7.4 IMDb rating.
Hello Guru Prema Kosame (హలో గురు ప్రేమ కోసమే)
Hello Guru Prema Kosame (హలో గురు ప్రేమ కోసమే), a 2018 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, starring Ram Pothineni and Anupama Parameswaran, produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, released 18 October 2018, worldwide share about Rs 21 crore.
Inttelligent
Inttelligent (ఇంటిలిజెంట్), also known as Dharma Bhai, is a 2018 Telugu action drama directed by V. V. Vinayak, starring Sai Dharam Tej and Lavanya Tripathi, based on 2014 Kukatpally incidents; a box-office failure.
ISmart Shankar
iSmart Shankar (ఇస్మార్ట్ శంకర్) is a 2019 Telugu sci-fi action film by Puri Jagannadh starring Ram Pothineni as a contract killer given a slain officer's memories via a brain chip; hit film with 2024 sequel Double iSmart.
Jai Lava Kusa
Jai Lava Kusa (జై లవ కుశ) is a 2017 Telugu action drama directed by K. S. Ravindra (Bobby), produced by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under NTR Arts, starring Jr NTR in his first triple role as triplets Jai, Lava, and Kusa, with Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Thomas; it grossed Rs 103 crore worldwide in six days.
Jai Simha (జై సింహ)
Jai Simha (జై సింహ) is a 2018 Telugu action drama directed by K. S. Ravikumar, Balakrishna's 102nd film, released 12 January 2018 with Nayanthara, Hariprriya, and Natasha Doshi; middling reviews.
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
Jaya Janaki Nayaka (జయ జానకి నాయక), also known as Khoonkhar in Hindi, is a 2017 Telugu action romantic drama directed by Boyapati Srinu, starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Rakul Preet Singh; a 2017 box-office flop whose Hindi dub crossed 1 billion YouTube views.
Jayadev (film)
Jayadev (జయదేవ్) is a 2017 Telugu action drama directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee, a remake of Tamil film Sethupathi, starring debutant Ganta Ravi and Malvika Raaj; critics rated it 1.5 to 2.5 out of 5.
Jersey (2019 film)
Jersey (జెర్సీ) is a 2019 Telugu sports drama directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, starring Nani as a 36-year-old cricketer returning to Ranji cricket for his son. It won Best Telugu Film and Best Editing at the 67th National Film Awards and was remade in Hindi in 2022.
Kalki (2019 Telugu film)
Kalki (కల్కి) is a 2019 Telugu action thriller directed by Prasanth Varma, starring Rajasekhar as IPS officer Kalki investigating a 1980s murder in Kollapur, Telangana; released June 28, 2019, distinct from the Malayalam Kalki and Kalki 2898 AD.
Katamarayudu
Katamarayudu (కాటమరాయుడు), 2017 Telugu action film, official remake of Tamil Veeram, directed by Dolly, starring Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan, released 24 March 2017 by Northstar Entertainment.
Kavacham (కవచం) (2018 film)
Kavacham (కవచం), also known as Inspector Vijay in Hindi, is a 2018 Telugu action thriller directed by debutant Sreenivas Mamilla, starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas as a framed cop, with Kajal Aggarwal, Mehreen Pirzada, and Neil Nitin Mukesh; released December 7, 2018, it flopped at the box office.
Khaidi No. 150 (ఖైదీ నంబర్ 150)
Khaidi No. 150 (ఖైదీ నంబర్ 150), also transliterated Khaidi Number 150, is a 2017 Telugu action drama, Chiranjeevi's 150th film and comeback, a remake of Kaththi, directed by V.V. Vinayak, produced by Ram Charan, released 11 January 2017.
Kirrak Party
Kirrak Party is a 2018 Telugu campus comedy-drama, an official remake of the Kannada hit Kirik Party, directed by Sharan Koppisetty, starring Nikhil Siddharth, Simran Pareenja, and Samyuktha Hegde, released March 16, 2018.
Kousalya Krishnamurthy
Kousalya Krishnamurthy (కౌసల్య కృష్ణమూర్తి), also announced as Kowsalya Krishnamurthy… Cricketer, is a 2019 Telugu sports drama, a remake of Tamil film Kanaa, directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao, starring Aishwarya Rajesh as a village girl aspiring to play cricket for India.
Krishnarjuna Yudham (కృష్ణార్జున యుద్ధం)
Krishnarjuna Yudham (కృష్ణార్జున యుద్ధం), also spelled Krishnarjuna Yuddham, is a 2018 Telugu action comedy directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, starring Nani in dual roles as look-alikes Krishna and Arjun; it flopped at the box office.
Lie (film)
LIE (Love Intelligence Enmity, లై) is a 2017 Telugu action thriller directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, starring Nithiin, Megha Akash, and Arjun Sarja; released 11 August 2017, it earned mixed reviews and failed commercially.
Mahanati
Mahanati (మహానటి), Tamil version Nadigaiyar Thilagam, is Nag Ashwin's 2018 Telugu biographical drama on actress Savitri, starring Keerthy Suresh and Dulquer Salmaan; it won three 66th National Film Awards including Best Actress.
Mahanubhavudu (మహానుభావుడు)
Mahanubhavudu (మహానుభావుడు) is a 2017 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Maruthi, starring Sharwanand as a man with hygiene-focused OCD and Mehreen Pirzada; UV Creations production released 29 September 2017, a modest box-office hit.
Maharshi (మహర్షి) (2019 film)
Maharshi (మహర్షి), 2019 Telugu action drama directed by Vamshi Paidipally; Mahesh Babu's 25th film with Pooja Hegde and Allari Naresh, music by Devi Sri Prasad. CEO-turned-farmer story; released 9 May 2019, grossed ₹176 Cr worldwide.
Majili (మజిలీ)
Majili (మజిలీ) is a 2019 Telugu romantic drama directed by Shiva Nirvana, starring real-life couple Naga Chaitanya and Samantha as Poorna and Sravani, with Divyansha Kaushik; remade as Ved (2022).
Mallesham
Mallesham (మల్లేశం) is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical drama directed by Raj Rachakonda, starring Priyadarshi as the weaver Chintakindi Mallesham, inventor of the Laxmi Asu machine.
Manmadhudu 2 (మన్మధుడు 2)
Manmadhudu 2 (మన్మధుడు 2) is a 2019 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Rahul Ravindran, starring Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rakul Preet Singh; a remake of the French film I Do, released 9 August 2019 to weak reception.
Mathu Vadalara
Mathu Vadalara (మథు వదలరా), 2019 Telugu crime comedy thriller directed by debutant Ritesh Rana, starring Sri Simha Koduri, Satya, and Naresh Agastya; released 25 December 2019, ₹2 crore budget, followed by Mathu Vadalara 2 in 2024.
Mental Madhilo (మెంటల్ మధిలో)
Mental Madhilo (మెంటల్ మదిలో), also Mental Madilo, is a 2017 Telugu romantic comedy-drama, Vivek Athreya's directorial debut, starring Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Pethuraj, and Amrutha Srinivasan; released 24 November 2017, produced by Raj Kandukuri, music by Prashanth R Vihari, streaming on Prime Video and aha.
Middle Class Abbayi (మిడిల్ క్లాస్ అబ్బాయి)
Middle Class Abbayi (MCA, మిడిల్ క్లాస్ అబ్బాయి) is a 2017 Telugu action comedy-drama directed by Venu Sriram, starring Nani, Sai Pallavi, and Bhumika Chawla, produced by Dil Raju, released 21 December 2017, grossing over Rs 35 crore.
Mister (film)
Mister (మిస్టర్) is a 2017 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Sreenu Vaitla, starring Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi, and Hebah Patel. Released 14 April 2017; a triangular love story shot largely in Spain; opened to Rs 3.22 crore and poor reviews.
Mr. Majnu
Mr. Majnu (మిస్టర్ మజ్ను, "Mr. Lover Boy") is a 2019 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Venky Atluri, starring Akhil Akkineni and Nidhhi Agerwal; released 25 January 2019, it flopped despite mixed-to-positive notices for its music.