Are you tired of the same old action movies? There have been some awesome thrillers in Telugu cinema that will surely keep you on the edge of your seat. These Telugu thriller movies will have you hooked with great storytelling and great acting.
So, let’s know about some Telugu films that will really get your heart pumping.
[1] Prasanna Vadanam
Prasanna Vadanam is a crime thriller film written and directed by Arjun Y.K. The movie stars include:
- Suhas
- Payal Radhakrishna
- Rashi Singh
- Nandu, Harsha Chemudu
- Nithin Prasanna
The music for the film was composed by Vijai Bulganin, the cinematography was done by S. Chandrasekaran, and Karthika Srinivas handled the editing. The movie was released in theatres on 3 May 2024.
Surya, his parents, and his best friend Vignesh were in a car that was hit by a lorry. Surya’s parents died instantly, while Vignesh survived, and an unconscious Surya was taken to the hospital. When Surya woke up a few days later, he couldn’t recognise the faces of his parents or Vignesh. The doctor diagnosed him with prosopagnosia. This is also called “face blindness.”
A few years later, Surya sees a murder and secretly tells the police about it. However, he can’t identify the killer because of his condition. The story follows whether he can help bring justice to the victim.
[2] Dhoomam
Dhoomam is a Malayalam thriller movie dubbed in Telugu. It was directed and written by Pawan Kumar. Vijay Kiragandur produced the film under Hombale Films. The movie stars are:
- Fahadh Faasil
- Aparna Balamurali
- Roshan Mathew
- Vineeth
- Anu Mohan
- Achyuth Kumar
- Joy Mathew
- Nandhu
It was released on June 23, 2023.
The story is about TTE, a leading cigarette company. Sid, the managing director, hires Avinash as the new marketing head.
Set in Karnataka, Avinash plays an important role in boosting the company’s sales. After he joined, the company launched a new cigarette brand called “Likes” aimed at young people and also introduced e-cigarettes for those trying to quit tobacco.
Avinash is smart and comes up with creative ideas that double the sales. But things take a turn when both outsiders and people inside the company target him, making him their enemy. This is the main focus of the movie. If you want to watch this film, it is available to stream on Aha.
[3] 7/g
7/G is a horror film directed by Haroon and starring Sonia Agarwal and Smruthi Venkat. The film was released on 5 July 2024. The film is not related to the 2004 Tamil-language film 7/G Rainbow Colony, also starring Sonia.
Rajiv and Varsha, along with their five-year-old son Rahul, move into a new flat. While Rajiv is away, Varsha experiences strange and supernatural events. She uncovers signs of black magic. Will Varsha stand up against these mysterious forces to protect their dream home, or will she choose to leave to keep her family safe? Watch this amazing film on Aha to find out more.
Over to you
Telugu thriller movies keep pushing boundaries with its thriller movies. Each year, it brings new stories that challenge our expectations and keep us entertained. These movies prove that Telugu filmmakers know how to craft stories that can compete with the best thrillers worldwide.