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Telugu films of the 2020s

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Sathi Leelavathi (2026 film)

Sathi Leelavathi (సతీ లీలావతి) is a 2026 Telugu romantic comedy-drama directed by Tatineni Satya, starring Lavanya Tripathi Konidela and Dev Mohan; released 8 May 2026, streamed on Sun NXT and JioHotstar from 20 May 2026.

Satyabhama (సత్యభామ) (2024 film)

Satyabhama (సత్యభామ) is a 2024 Telugu crime thriller directed by Suman Chikkala, starring Kajal Aggarwal as ACP Satyabhama with Naveen Chandra and Prakash Raj; released 7 June 2024, streamed on Prime Video from 28 June 2024, and earned about ₹2.60 crore net in India.

Seetha Payanam

Seetha Payanam (సీత పయనం) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language road romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Arjun Sarja, released on Valentine's Day 2026.

Seetimaarr (సీతిమార్)

Seetimaarr (సీటీమార్, "Blow the whistle") is a 2021 Telugu sports masala film by Sampath Nandi starring Gopichand and Tamannaah Bhatia as rival women's kabaddi coaches; released 10 September 2021.

Shaakuntalam (శాకుంతలం)

Shaakuntalam (శాకుంతలం) is a 2023 Telugu mythological romantic fantasy film directed by Gunasekhar, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan, adapting Kalidasa's Abhijnanashakuntalam; released 14 April 2023, it earned ₹11 crore on a ₹60 crore budget.

Shambhala (2025 film)

Shambhala (2025 film), also known as Aadi Shambhala: A Mystical World, is a Telugu supernatural horror thriller directed by Ugandhar Muni. It stars Aadi Saikumar.

Shanmukha (షణ్ముఖ) (film)

Shanmukha (షణ్ముఖ), also listed as Shanmuka Chapter 1, is a 2025 Telugu devotional thriller directed by Shanmugam Sappani, starring Aadi Saikumar and Avika Gor, released 21 March 2025, streaming on Aha from 11 April 2025.

Shashtipoorthi

Shashtipoorthi (షష్టిపూర్తి) is a 2025 Telugu family drama directed by Pavan Prabha, starring debutant Rupeysh, Rajendra Prasad, Archana, and Aakanksha Singh, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; released 30 May 2025, 153 minutes, U/A.

Shivangi Lioness

Shivangi Lioness (Telugu: శివాంగి లైన్స్), also released as Shivangi, is a 2025 Telugu drama thriller directed by Devaraj Bharani Dharan, starring Anandhi as Sathyabhama and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar; released 7 March 2025, 122 minutes, UA 13+, later streamed on Aha.

Show Time (film)

Show Time (షో టైం) is a 2025 Telugu crime thriller directed by Madhan Dakshinamurthy, starring Naveen Chandra and Kamakshi Bhaskarla; released 4 July 2025, about an accidental death entangling a middle-class family with a crooked cop.

Shyam Singha Roy (శ్యామ్ సింఘా రాయ్)

Shyam Singha Roy (శ్యామ్ సింఘా రాయ్) is a 2021 Telugu reincarnation drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan, starring Nani in a dual role with Sai Pallavi, released 24 December 2021, set in Hyderabad and 1970s Bengal, streaming on Netflix.

Siddharth Roy

Siddharth Roy (సిద్ధార్థ్ రాయ్) is a 2024 Telugu romantic drama directed by V. Yeshasvi, starring Deepak Saroj and Tanvi Negi. Released February 23, 2024; streamed on Aha from May 3, 2024; IMDb 6.2/10.

Sing Geetham

Sing Geetham is a 2026 Telugu musical fantasy comedy-drama, billed as India's first musical fantasy, directed by 94-year-old Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, produced by Nag Ashwin, released 12 June 2026, streaming on Netflix, set in the cursed singing village of Kuberapuram.

Single (film)

#Single is a 2025 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Caarthick Raju, starring Sree Vishnu, Ketika Sharma, Ivana, and Vennela Kishore; released 9 May 2025, grossed ₹35.28 crore, streamed on Prime Video from 6 June 2025.

Sita Ramam (సీతా రామం)

Sita Ramam (సీతా రామం) is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language period romantic drama film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna, released on 5 August 2022.

Skanda (film)

Skanda, released internationally as Skanda: The Attacker, is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Boyapati Srinu, starring Ram Pothineni, Sreeleela, and Saiee Manjrekar, released on 28 September 2023.

Sky (2026 film)

Sky (స్కై) is a 2026 Telugu romantic comedy-drama, the directorial debut of Pridhvi Pericharla, starring Murali Krishnam Raju as Vicky and Shruti Shetty as Veena. Released 13 February 2026, UA 13+, Valour Entertainment Studios.

Solo Boy

Solo Boy (సోలో బాయ్) is a 2025 Telugu romantic drama directed by P. Naveen Kumar, starring Bigg Boss fame Gautham Krishna as Krishnamurthy, released 4 July 2025, streaming on Aha and JioHotstar.

Spark Life

Spark L.I.F.E (స్పార్క్ ల. ఐ. ప్. ఏ), also called Spark: The Life, is a 2023 Telugu psychological action thriller directed by and starring debutant Vikranth Reddy with Mehreen Pirzada and Rukshar Dhillon, released 17 November 2023 to negative reviews and a ₹1.45 crore first week.

Sreekaram (శ్రీకారం)

Sreekaram (శ్రీకారం) is a 2021 Telugu-language rural drama directed by Kishor B, starring Sharwanand as a software engineer who quits his Hyderabad job to take up farming.

Sri Sri Sri Raja Vaaru

Sri Sri Sri Raja Vaaru (శ్రీ శ్రీ శ్రీ రాజావారు) is a 2025 Telugu drama directed by Satish Vegesna, starring Narne Nithiin and Sampada. An adaptation of the Malayalam film Theevandi about a smoker's quit challenge, delayed since 2020, released 6 June 2025, flopped, and streamed on Prime Video and aha from 4 July 2025.

Srinivasa Mangapuram (film)

Srinivasa Mangapuram (శ్రీనివాస మంగాపురం) is a 2026 Telugu romantic action drama directed by Ajay Bhupathi, marking the debut of Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Thadani; released 30 July 2026, it flopped with largely negative reviews.

Subham

Subham (శుభం) is a 2025 Telugu horror-comedy directed by Praveen Kandregula, written by Vasanth Maringanti, and the maiden production of Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Tralala Moving Pictures; released May 9, 2025, streaming on JioHotstar from June 13, 2025.

Sundarakanda (సుందరకాండ) (2025 film)

Sundarakanda (సుందరకాండ) is a 2025 Telugu romantic comedy directed by Venkatesh Nimmalapudi, starring Nara Rohith, Sridevi Vijaykumar, and Virti Vaghani; released 27 August 2025, streamed on JioHotstar from 23 September 2025, earning about ₹5.78 crore net in India.

Sundaram Master (film)

Sundaram Master (సుందరం మాస్టర్) is a 2024 Telugu comedy-drama directed by Kalyan Santhosh, starring Harsha Chemudu in his lead debut as an English teacher sent to the isolated village Miryalametta, produced by Ravi Teja, released 23 February 2024.

Suvarna Sundari (2023 film)

Suvarna Sundari (సువర్ణ సుందరి), 2023 Telugu supernatural thriller directed by Surendra Madaarapu (also credited MSN Surya), starring Jaya Prada, Poorna, and Sakshi Chaudhary; released February 3, 2023, about the Trinethri idol.

Swag (film)

Swag (Telugu: స్వాగ) is a 2024 Telugu comedy-drama written and directed by Hasith Goli, starring Sree Vishnu in four roles alongside Ritu Varma and Meera Jasmine, about the Swaganika bloodline's shift from matriarchy to patriarchy; released October 4, 2024, it underperformed at the box office.

Tantra (film)

Tantra (తంత్ర) is a 2024 Telugu horror-thriller directed by first-time filmmaker Srinivas Gopisetti, starring Ananya Nagalla as Rekha, a spirit-seeing girl fighting a tantric; released March 15, 2024, A-certified, IMDb 4.8/10, ₹0.45 Cr India net, streamed on Aha from April 5, 2024.

Telusu Kada

Telusu Kada (తెలుసు కదా) is a 2025 Telugu romantic drama directed by debutant Neeraja Kona, starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty. Released October 17, 2025, it flopped, losing about Rs 17 crore, and streamed on Netflix from November 14, 2025.

Tenant (film)

Tenant (టెనెంట్) is a 2024 Telugu mystery thriller directed by Y. Yugandhar, starring Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, and Bharath Kanth, released 19 April 2024; distinct from the 2024 Kannada film of the same name by Sridhar Shastri.