315 articles
Raakaasa
Raakaasa (రాకాసి), also spelled RaaKaaSaa, is a 2026 Telugu comedy-fantasy-horror film directed by debutant Manasa Sharma, starring Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika, released 3 April 2026 and streaming on Netflix from 1 May 2026.
Racharikam
Racharikam (రాచరికం) is a 2025 Telugu political action drama directed by Suresh Lankalapalli, starring Vijay Shankar, Apsara Rani, and Varun Sandesh, set in 1980s Rachakonda; released 31 January 2025, CBFC A certificate, streamed on Lionsgate Play from 11 April 2025.
Radhe Shyam (రాధే శ్యామ్)
Radhe Shyam (రాధే శ్యామ్), 2022 Telugu romantic drama by Radha Krishna Kumar starring Prabhas as palmist Vikramaditya and Pooja Hegde as doctor Prerana, set in 1970s Europe; released 11 March 2022, a box-office disaster despite praised visuals.
Raju Weds Rambai
Raju Weds Rambai (రాజు వెడ్స్ రాంబాయి) is a 2025 Telugu romantic drama, Saailu Kampati's debut, starring Akhil Raj Uddemari and Tejaswi Rao. Based on a true Telangana incident, it grossed ₹22.20 crore and won the Gaddar Award for Best Film.
Rakshana (2024 film)
Rakshana (రక్షణ), also released as 5Ws, is a 2024 Telugu crime thriller directed and produced by Prandeep Thakore, starring Payal Rajput as ACP Kiran hunting a serial killer of successful women; released 7 June 2024, it earned ₹0.54 crore and drew 2.5/5 reviews.
Ramam Raghavam
Ramam Raghavam (రామం రాఘవం) is a 2025 Telugu-Tamil bilingual drama directed by Dhanraj Koranani, starring Samuthirakani as an honest government official betrayed by his greedy son Raghava; released 21 February 2025, U/A, ₹0.35 crore worldwide.
Ramarao on Duty
Ramarao on Duty is a 2022 Telugu action thriller directed by Sarath Mandava, starring Ravi Teja as a deputy collector in Chittoor. Released 29 July 2022, it flopped at the box office and streamed on SonyLIV from 15 September 2022.
Rang De (రంగ్ దే)
Rang De (రంగ్ దే), also known as Mr & Mrs. Arjun, is a 2021 Telugu romantic comedy-drama directed by Venky Atluri, starring Nithiin and Keerthy Suresh as feuding neighbors who marry, released 26 March 2021 by Sithara Entertainments.
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (రంగ రంగ వైభవంగ)
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (రంగ రంగ వైభవంగా) is a 2022 Telugu romantic comedy-drama directed by Gireeshaaya, starring Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Ketika Sharma, music by Devi Sri Prasad; released 2 September 2022, it flopped at the box office.
Rangamarthanda (రంగమార్తాండ)
Rangamarthanda (రంగమార్తాండ) is a 2023 Telugu family drama directed by Krishna Vamsi, the official remake of Marathi film Natsamrat, starring Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan, and Brahmanandam, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; released 22 March 2023, streamed on Amazon Prime Video from 7 April 2023.
Rao Bahadur (film)
Rao Bahadur (రావు బహదూర్), 2026 Telugu psychological drama by Venkatesh Maha starring Satyadev as Ramappa, heir in a fading aristocracy; released 3 July 2026, streamed on Netflix from 31 July 2026 in five languages.
Razakar (film)
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (రజాకార్), 2024 Telugu historical drama by Yata Satyanarayana, produced by BJP leader Gudur Narayana Reddy; depicts 1948 Hyderabad Razakar violence and Operation Polo; released 15 March 2024, flopped at the box office, and drew historical-distortion criticism.
Red (2021 film)
Red (2021) is a Telugu-language crime thriller directed by Kishore Tirumala, an official remake of the Tamil film Thadam, starring Ram Pothineni in a dual role as lookalikes Siddharth and Aditya, released 14 January 2021, with Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma, and music by Mani Sharma.
Republic (film)
Republic (రిపబ్లిక్) is a 2021 Telugu political drama directed by Deva Katta, starring Sai Dharam Tej as IAS officer Panja Abhiram fighting corruption around the Thelleru lake in Eluru, with Ramya Krishnan, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Jagapathi Babu; released 1 October 2021, 2h 32m.
Robinhood (2025 film)
Robinhood (రాబిన్హుడ్) is a 2025 Telugu action comedy directed by Venky Kudumula, starring Nithiin and Sreeleela for Mythri Movie Makers. Released March 28, 2025, it flopped, earning about ₹13 crore on a ₹70 crore budget, and streamed on Zee5 from May 10, 2025.
Romantic (film)
Romantic (రొమాంటిక్) is a 2021 Telugu action romance set in the Goa drug underworld, directed by Anil Paduri, written by Puri Jagannadh, starring Akash Puri and Ketika Sharma, released October 29, 2021.
Roti Kapda Romance
Roti Kapda Romance (Telugu: రోటి కదా రొమాన్స్) is a 2024 Telugu romantic comedy-drama, Vikram Reddy's directorial debut, starring Harsha Narra, Sandeep Saroj, Supraj Ranga, and Tarun Ponugoti as four friends on a Goa road trip; released 28 November 2024, streamed on ETV Win from 12 December 2024.
RRR
RRR (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram; Rise Roar Revolt) is S.S. Rajamouli's 2022 Telugu epic starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan as revolutionaries Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju; its song Naatu Naatu won the first Oscar for an Indian feature film.
S Saraswathi
S Saraswathi (Telugu: ఎస్. సరస్వతి) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language courtroom thriller directed by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in her debut, released in theaters on 6 March 2026.
Sabari (2024 film)
Sabari (శబరి) is a 2024 Telugu action thriller, Anilkatz's directorial debut, starring Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as single mother Sanjana protecting her daughter; released May 3, 2024, dubbed in four languages, later on SunNXT, with mixed reviews.
Sahakutumbaanaam
Sahakutumbaanaam (సహాకుటుంబాణాం) is a 2026 Telugu comedy-drama directed by Uday Sharma, starring Raam Kiran and Megha Akash with Rajendra Prasad and Brahmanandam; released 1 January 2026, UA 16+, 135.6 minutes, HNG Cinemas.
Saindhav (సైంధవ్)
Saindhav (సైంధవ్) is a 2024 Telugu action thriller directed by Sailesh Kolanu, starring Venkatesh Daggubati in his 75th film as a former hitman saving his daughter, released 13 January 2024 to largely negative reviews.
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (సలార్ పార్ట్ 1 సీజ్ ఫైర్) is a 2023 Telugu action thriller by Prashanth Neel, starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan; released 22 December 2023 by Hombale Films, it became the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2023.
Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani
Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani (సాంప్రదాయిని సుప్పిని సుద్దపూసని) is a 2026 Telugu crime comedy directed by Sudheer Sriram, starring Sivaji and Laya, released theatrically March 6, 2026 and streaming on Netflix from April 3, 2026.
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (సంక్రాంతికి వస్తున్నాం)
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (సంక్రాంతికి వస్తున్నాం) is a 2025 Telugu action comedy directed by Anil Ravipudi, starring Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Meenakshi Chaudhary; released 14 January 2025, it grossed ₹255.48 crore worldwide and streams on ZEE5.
Santhana Prapthirasthu
Santhana Prapthirasthu (సంతాన ప్రాప్తిరస్తు) is a 2025 Telugu comedy-drama directed by Sanjeev Reddy, starring Vikranth Reddy and Chandini Chowdary, about male infertility; released 14 November 2025, streaming on Prime Video and JioHotstar.
Sarangapani Jathakam
Sarangapani Jathakam (సారంగపాణి జాతకం) is a 2025 Telugu comedy-drama directed by Mohanakrishna Indraganti, starring Priyadarshi as a superstitious car salesman; released April 25, 2025, streamed on Prime Video from May 23.
Sarileru Neekevvaru (సరిలేరు నీకెవ్వరు)
Sarileru Neekevvaru (సరిలేరు నీకెవ్వరు) is a 2020 Telugu action comedy drama directed by Anil Ravipudi, starring Mahesh Babu as Army Major Ajay Krishna with Rashmika Mandanna and Vijayashanti; released 11 January 2020, it grossed about ₹221.70 Cr worldwide on a ₹100 Cr budget.
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (సరిపోదా శనివారం), aka Surya's Saturday, is a 2024 Telugu vigilante action thriller by Vivek Athreya starring Nani and S. J. Suryah; released August 29, 2024, it grossed ₹98.20 Cr worldwide and streams on Netflix.
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (సర్కారు వారి పాట)
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (సర్కారు వారి పాట) is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Parasuram Petla, starring Mahesh Babu and Keerthy Suresh, released on 12 May 2022.