Top 10 Telugu Action Movies
The top 10 telugu action movies, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 91 eligible films. 8 of them are streaming in India right now on Netflix, SonyLIV, Prime Video and ZEE5 — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017IMDb 8.2 · 1,32,342 votes
Epic conclusion with jaw-dropping action sequences and a conclusive battle that defined Telugu cinema's blockbuster scal
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Rangasthalam
2018IMDb 8.2 · 30,699 votes
Combines rural setting with visceral action and Ram Charan's powerhouse performance in a revenge-driven narrative.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015IMDb 8.0 · 1,48,835 votes
Groundbreaking visuals and ambitious world-building that launched a franchise and elevated Telugu action filmmaking.
Streaming on SonyLIV and Netflix
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Major
2022IMDb 8.1 · 34,628 votes
True story of military officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan with intense combat sequences and emotional depth.
Streaming on Netflix
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Athadu
2005IMDb 8.2 · 15,313 votes
Mahesh Babu's stylish vigilante role and innovative action choreography made it an action template for the era.
Streaming on Prime Video
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1: Nenokkadine
2014IMDb 8.0 · 46,796 votes
Mahesh Babu's committed performance in a psychological thriller with mind-bending twists and relentless action.
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Karthikeya 2
2022IMDb 7.9 · 64,535 votes
High-octane adventure with Nikhil pursuing ancient mysteries across locations and delivering consistent action thrills.
Streaming on Prime Video and ZEE5
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RRR
2022IMDb 7.8 · 2,01,689 votes
Rajamohan's direction and lead performance create explosive action set pieces with stunning scale and choreography.
Streaming on ZEE5 and Netflix
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Pokiri
2006IMDb 8.0 · 15,933 votes
Mahesh Babu's breakthrough as a vigilante cop with slick action sequences that defined early 2000s Telugu cinema.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
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Okkadu
2003IMDb 8.0 · 10,068 votes
Arjun's mass appeal paired with adrenaline-fueled action and fight sequences that resonated with mass audiences.
Streaming on Prime Video
Frequently asked
- What is the best Telugu Action movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.2 from 1,32,342 votes, and it's streaming in India on Netflix and SonyLIV.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Telugu movies in India?
- 8 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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