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Telugu films of the 2010s

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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).

Majnu (2016 film)

Majnu (మజ్ను), 2016 Telugu romantic comedy-drama by Virinchi Varma starring Nani, Anu Emmanuel, and Priya Shri; an assistant director realizes he still loves his ex; released 23 September 2016.

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.

Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju

Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (మల్లి మల్లి ఇది రాణి రోజు) is a 2015 Telugu romantic drama directed by Kranthi Madhav, starring Sharwanand and Nithya Menen, with music by Gopi Sundar in his Telugu debut, released 6 February 2015.

Manam (మనం) (film)

Manam (మనం) is a 2014 Telugu comedy-drama-fantasy directed by Vikram Kumar, starring three generations of the Akkineni family. ANR's final film, a reincarnation story that earned Filmfare and Nandi awards and was re-released in 2024 and Japan 2025.

Manamantha

Manamantha (మనమంతా) is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language drama written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, starring Mohanlal, Gautami, Viswant Duddumpudi, and Raina Rao, released on 5 August 2016.

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.

Maryada Ramanna (మర్యాద రామన్న)

Maryada Ramanna (మర్యాద రామన్న) is a 2010 Telugu action comedy directed by S.S. Rajamouli, starring Sunil and Saloni Aswani, inspired by Buster Keaton's Our Hospitality, remade as Son of Sardaar.

Masala (మసాలా) (2013 film)

Masala (మసాలా, Mixture of Spices) is a 2013 Telugu comedy directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, a remake of Bol Bachchan, starring Venkatesh and Ram Pothineni, released 14 November 2013.

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.

Mirchi (మిర్చి) (film)

Mirchi (మిర్చి), 2013 Telugu action drama, Koratala Siva's directorial debut starring Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, and Richa Gangopadhyay; UV Creations, Devi Sri Prasad music, Rs 80 crore worldwide, Nandi Award for Best Actor.

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.

Mr. Perfect (film)

Mr. Perfect is a 2011 Telugu romantic family drama directed by Dasarath, produced by Dil Raju, starring Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, and Taapsee Pannu, with music by Devi Sri Prasad; released April 22, 2011.

Mukunda (ముకుంద)

Mukunda (ముకుంద) is a 2014 Telugu drama directed by Srikanth Addala, marking Varun Tej's debut opposite Pooja Hegde, with Rao Ramesh as the Municipal Chairman; released 24 December 2014, music by Mickey J Meyer.

Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (నా పేరు సూర్య, నా ఇల్లు ఇండియా)

Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (నా పేరు సూర్య, నా ఇల్లు ఇండియా), aka My Name Is Surya, My Home Is India, is a 2018 Telugu action film directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, starring Allu Arjun as an army soldier with anger issues; released 4 May 2018, mixed reception, ~90 crore gross.

Naayak (నాయక్)

Naayak (నాయక్) is a 2013 Telugu action film directed by V.V. Vinayak, starring Ram Charan in a dual role as Cherry and Siddharth Naayak with Kajal Aggarwal and Amala Paul; released 9 January 2013, music by S. Thaman.

Nagavalli (నాగవల్లి) (film)

Nagavalli (నాగవల్లి) is a 2010 Telugu supernatural thriller directed by P. Vasu, a remake of Kannada Aptharakshaka and sequel to Chandramukhi, starring Venkatesh in a dual role and Anushka Shetty as Chandramukhi.

Nakshatram (నక్షత్రం) (film)

Nakshatram (నక్షత్రం) is Krishna Vamsi's 2017 Telugu action film starring Sundeep Kishan, Regina Cassandra, Sai Dharam Tej, Pragya Jaiswal, and Prakash Raj, released 4 August 2017 after delays. A police-aspirant cop drama, it flopped, earning about Rs 5 crore on a Rs 25 crore-plus budget and unfavorable reviews.

Nani's Gang Leader (గ్యాంగ్ లీడర్)

Nani's Gang Leader (గ్యాంగ్ లీడర్) is a 2019 Telugu action comedy-drama directed by Vikram K. Kumar for Mythri Movie Makers, released 13 September 2019, in which crime novelist Pencil Parthasarathy (Nani) helps five bereaved women take revenge.

Nannaku Prematho (నాన్నకు ప్రేమతో)

Nannaku Prematho (నాన్నకు ప్రేమతో), To Father With Love, is a 2016 Telugu revenge drama directed by Sukumar, Jr NTR's 25th film with Rakul Preet Singh, Jagapathi Babu, and Rajendra Prasad, music by Devi Sri Prasad, released 13 January 2016.

Neevevaro (నీవేవరో)

Neevevaro (నీవెవరో) is a 2018 Telugu suspense thriller directed by Harinath, the official remake of the Tamil film Adhe Kangal, starring Aadhi Pinisetty as a blind chef, with Taapsee Pannu and Ritika Singh, released 24 August 2018.

Nela Ticket (నేల టికెట్)

Nela Ticket (నేల టికెట్) is a 2018 Telugu action drama directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala, starring Ravi Teja, Malvika Sharma (debut), and Jagapathi Babu; released 25 May 2018, it flopped with ₹10.54 crore worldwide share and critic ratings of 1 to 2.5 out of 5.

Nene Raju Nene Mantri (నేనే రాజు నేనే మంత్రి)

Nene Raju Nene Mantri (నేనే రాజు నేనే మంత్రి) is a 2017 Telugu political action thriller directed by Teja, starring Rana Daggubati as Jogendra, a Rayalaseema moneylender whose love for Radha (Kajal Aggarwal) fuels a rise from sarpanch to Chief Minister contender; released 11 August 2017, rated U/A, 153 minutes.

Nenu Local (నేను లోకల్)

Nenu Local (నేను లోకల్), 2017 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, starring Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Naveen Chandra; produced by Dil Raju, music Devi Sri Prasad, released 3 February 2017.

Nenu Sailaja

Nenu Sailaja (నేను శైలజ) is a 2016 Telugu romantic comedy-drama directed by Kishore Tirumala, starring Ram Pothineni as DJ Hari and Keerthy Suresh in her Telugu debut; released 1 January 2016, it became the year's first Telugu blockbuster.