Top 10 Telugu Movies of All Time
The top 10 telugu movies of all time, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 159 eligible films. 8 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video, Netflix and SonyLIV — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Sita Ramam
2022IMDb 8.5 · 81,984 votes
A romantic period drama that redefined Telugu cinema with its stunning cinematography and deeply moving love story.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Jersey
2019IMDb 8.5 · 24,116 votes
An emotionally powerful sports drama about a cricket comeback that resonates with themes of redemption and perseverance.
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C/o Kancharapalem
2018IMDb 8.8 · 8,397 votes
A slice-of-life gem exploring village romance with minimal narrative yet maximum authenticity and charm.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017IMDb 8.2 · 1,32,342 votes
A blockbuster spectacle that revolutionized Telugu filmmaking with its scale, VFX, and pan-Indian appeal.
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Mahanati
2018IMDb 8.4 · 15,230 votes
A biographical masterpiece chronicling actress Savitri's life with Keerthy Suresh's career-defining performance.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001IMDb 8.8 · 5,768 votes
A romantic classic that defined young love narratives and remains culturally significant across generations.
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Rangasthalam
2018IMDb 8.2 · 30,699 votes
A period action-drama grounded in rural politics, elevated by Ram Charan's raw performance and sharp writing.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
2019IMDb 8.3 · 17,501 votes
A witty investigative thriller that blends humor and crime-solving with infectious charm and clever plotting.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Hi Nanna
2023IMDb 8.2 · 20,583 votes
A heartfelt father-son drama exploring grief and memory through delicate storytelling and compelling performances.
Streaming on Netflix
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Major
2022IMDb 8.1 · 33,557 votes
A biographical action film honoring Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's heroism with patriotic fervor and technical precision.
Streaming on Netflix
Frequently asked
- What is the best Telugu movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Sita Ramam (2022) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.5 from 81,984 votes, and it's streaming in India on Prime Video.
- 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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