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Rakta Charitra (రక్త చరిత్ర)
Rakta Charitra (రక్త చరిత్ర, रखता चरित्र) is Ram Gopal Varma's 2010 two-part biographical crime film on Andhra politician Paritala Ravindra, starring Vivek Oberoi, Shatrughan Sinha, and Suriya, released 22 October 2010 with an A certificate and re-released in 4K in 2026.
Rakta Charitra 2 (రక్త చరిత్ర 2)
Rakta Charitra 2 (రక్త చరిత్ర 2), also Ratha Sarithiram in Tamil, is Ram Gopal Varma's 2010 Telugu-Hindi-Tamil biographical crime film, the second part of his two-part story of Paritala Ravi, starring Suriya as Maddelacheruvu Suri in his Telugu-Hindi debut.
Ramayya Vasthavayya (రామయ్య వస్తావయ్య)
Ramayya Vasthavayya (రామయ్యా వస్తావయ్యా) is a 2013 Telugu action-drama revenge film directed by Harish Shankar, produced by Dil Raju, starring Jr. NTR, Samantha, and Shruti Haasan; released 11 October 2013, Rs 8.7 crore opening day in Andhra Pradesh.
Ranarangam (రణరంగం)
Ranarangam (రణరంగం) is a 2019 Telugu gangster drama by Sudheer Varma, starring Sharwanand as bootlegger-turned-don Deva in 1990s Visakhapatnam, with Kajal Aggarwal and Kalyani Priyadarshan; released 15 August 2019, distinct from the dubbed film Rana Rangam.
Rangasthalam (రంగస్థలం)
Rangasthalam (రంగస్థలం) is a 2018 Telugu period action drama directed by Sukumar, starring Ram Charan as hearing-impaired villager Chitti Babu, with Samantha, Aadhi, and Jagapathi Babu; a Mythri Movie Makers film that grossed over ₹216 crore and won Ram Charan the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham (రారండోయ్ వేడుక చూద్దాం), also spelled Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam, is a 2017 Telugu romantic family drama directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala, produced by Nagarjuna under Annapurna Studios, starring Naga Chaitanya and Rakul Preet Singh, music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Rebel (2012 film)
Rebel (Telugu: రెబెల్) is a 2012 Telugu action revenge film directed by Raghava Lawrence, starring Prabhas, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Deeksha Seth; released 28 September 2012, rated A, later streaming on Sun Nxt and Prime Video.
Rogue (2017 film)
Rogue (రోగ్) is a 2017 Telugu-Kannada bilingual action romance directed by Puri Jagannadh, introducing Ishaan opposite Mannara Chopra and Angela Krislinzki, produced by Tanvi Films with music by Sunil Kashyap, released March 31, 2017 to mixed reviews.
Rudhramadevi (film)
Rudhramadevi (రుద్రమదేవి) is a 2015 Telugu-language 3D biographical action film by Gunasekhar starring Anushka Shetty as the Kakatiya queen Rudrama Devi, with Allu Arjun and Rana Daggubati; India's first historical stereoscopic 3D film, released 9 October 2015.
Ruler (film)
Ruler (రూలర్) is a 2019 Telugu action drama, Balakrishna's 105th film, directed by K.S. Ravikumar, produced by C. Kalyan, co-starring Vedhika and Sonal Chauhan; released 20 December 2019, negatively reviewed and a commercial failure.
Run Raja Run (రన్ రాజా రన్)
Run Raja Run (రన్ రాజా రన్) is a 2014 Telugu romantic action comedy, Sujeeth's directorial debut, starring Sharwanand and Seerat Kapoor. Released 1 August 2014 by UV Creations, it earned about Rs 40 crore worldwide on a small budget.
RX 100 (film)
RX 100 is a 2018 Telugu romantic action drama directed by Ajay Bhupathi, starring Kartikeya Gummakonda and Payal Rajput, released 12 July 2018, named after the Yamaha RX 100 motorcycle.
S/O Satyamurthy (ఎస్/ఓ సత్యమూర్తి)
S/O Satyamurthy (ఎస్/ఓ సత్యమూర్తి), also Son of Satyamurthy, is a 2015 Telugu family action drama directed by Trivikram Srinivas, starring Allu Arjun as Viraj Anand, who repays his late father's 300-crore debt; released 9 April 2015, grossing over ₹90 crore.
Saaho (సాహో)
Saaho (సాహో), 2019 Indian action thriller by Sujeeth starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, released 30 August 2019 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam; ₹350 crore budget, 8% Tomatometer, IMDb 5.1, mixed box-office records.
Saakshyam (సాక్ష్యం)
Saakshyam (సాక్ష్యం), 2018 Telugu fantasy action thriller directed by Sriwass, starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu; released 27 July 2018, Abhishek Pictures, five-elements revenge plot, box-office flop.
Sahasam (సాహసం) (2013 film)
Sahasam (సాహసం), 2013 Telugu action adventure film directed by Chandrasekhar Yeleti, starring Gopichand and Taapsee Pannu; a security guard hunts his grandfather's diamonds hidden at Pakistan's Hinglaj Devi temple during the 1947 partition, released 12 July 2013.
Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (సాహసం స్వాసాగ సాగిపో)
Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (సాహసం శ్వాసగా సాగిపో), also Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo, is a 2016 Telugu romantic action thriller by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Naga Chaitanya and Manjima Mohan, with A. R. Rahman's music, released 11 November 2016 and shot simultaneously in Tamil as Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada.
Sardaar Gabbar Singh (సర్దార్ గబ్బర్ సింగ్)
Sardaar Gabbar Singh (సర్దార్ గబ్బర్ సింగ్), 2016 Telugu action comedy sequel to Gabbar Singh, directed by Bobby, written by and starring Pawan Kalyan with Kajal Aggarwal; record opening, then a box office failure.
Sarocharu
Sarocharu (సారొచ్చారు), also spelled Sarochaaru, is a 2012 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Parasuram, starring Ravi Teja as football coach Karthik, with Kajal Aggarwal and Richa Gangopadhyay, music by Devi Sri Prasad, released 21 December 2012.
Sarrainodu (సరైనోడు)
Sarrainodu (సరైనోడు), 2016 Telugu action drama by Boyapati Srinu starring Allu Arjun as ex-soldier Gana against land-grabber Vairam Dhanush; grossed INR1.27 billion and set a YouTube dub record.
Savyasachi (సవ్యసాచి) (2018 film)
Savyasachi (సవ్యసాచి), 2018 Telugu action thriller by Chandoo Mondeti starring Naga Chaitanya, Madhavan, and Nidhhi Agerwal; Mythri Movie Makers production built on vanishing twin syndrome, released 2 November 2018 to mixed-negative reviews.
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (సీతమ్మ వాకిట్లో సిరిమల్లె చెట్టు)
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC, సీతమ్మ వాకిట్లో సిరిమల్లె చెట్టు) is a 2013 Telugu family drama directed by Srikanth Addala, starring Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu as brothers; 2013's second-highest-grossing Telugu film, re-released in 2025.
Shailaja Reddy Alludu
Shailaja Reddy Alludu (శైలజా రెడ్డి అల్లుడు), also spelled Sailaja Reddy Alludu, is a 2018 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Maruthi, starring Naga Chaitanya, Anu Emmanuel, and Ramya Krishnan, produced by Sithara Entertainments with music by Gopi Sundar, released 13 September 2018.
Shatamanam Bhavati (శతమానం భవతి)
Shatamanam Bhavati (శతమానం భవతి), 2017 Telugu family drama by Satish Vegesna, produced by Dil Raju, starring Sharwanand and Anupama Parameswaran; won the 64th National Film Award for Best Popular Film; distinct from the 2021 ETV serial of the same name.
Shirdi Sai (శిరిడి సాయి)
Shirdi Sai (శిరిడి సాయి) is a 2012 Telugu devotional biographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, starring Nagarjuna as Shirdi Sai Baba, with music by M.M. Keeravani, released 6 September 2012.
Shivam (శివం) (2015 Telugu film)
Shivam (శివం), 2015 Telugu romantic action comedy directed by Sreenivasa Reddy, produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore, starring Ram Pothineni and Raashi Khanna; released 2 October 2015, U/A, music by Devi Sri Prasad, mixed-to-negative reviews, distinct from Upendra's 2015 Kannada Shivam.
Shourya (2016 film)
Shourya (శౌర్య), 2016 Telugu romantic thriller directed by Dasaradh, starring Manchu Manoj, Regina Cassandra, and Prakash Raj; released March 4, 2016, U/A certified, music by debutant Vedaa, Rashomon-style murder plot, mixed reviews.
Simha (సింహ) (film)
Simha (సింహ) is a 2010 Telugu action drama directed by Boyapati Srinu, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role with Nayanthara and Sneha Ullal; it grossed over Rs 60 crore and won Balakrishna a Nandi Award.
Sita (సీతా) (2019 film)
Sita (సీత) is a 2019 Telugu romantic drama directed by Teja, starring Bellamkonda Srinivas, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sonu Sood as MLA Basavaraju; released 24 May 2019, 161 minutes, U/A, music by Anup Rubens.
Soggade Chinni Nayana (సొగ్గాడే చిన్ని నాయనా)
Soggade Chinni Nayana (సోగ్గాడే చిన్నినాయనా) is a 2016 Telugu supernatural family drama directed by Kalyan Krishna, produced by Nagarjuna's Annapurna Studios, starring Nagarjuna in a dual ghost-and-son role with Ramya Krishnan and Lavanya Tripathi; released 15 January 2016, 145 minutes, streaming on Sun Nxt.