Best of Telugu Movies 2000 onwards * 1. Manam. 2014. 2h 43m. Not Rated. 8.0 (13K) Rate. Mark as watched. Through reincarnation, fa... Top Rated Telugu Movies - IMDb
: Sekhar Kammula’s low-budget engineering college drama became a massive cultural phenomenon.
: A slick, highly stylized spy thriller that proved Telugu cinema could pull off international-level espionage narratives on a tight budget.
The highest-grossing film is Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), which grossed over ₹1,810 crore worldwide. telugu movies list 2000 to 2020 verified
: A mystery thriller blending science and mythology that became a massive sleeper hit.
: A psychological thriller starring Mahesh Babu. While ahead of its time and a box-office failure upon release, it achieved massive cult status later for its complex screenplay.
: Gautham Vasudev Menon’s classic romantic drama starring Naga Chaitanya and Samantha, featuring an iconic soundtrack by A.R. Rahman. Best of Telugu Movies 2000 onwards * 1
: Marked the directorial debut of Puri Jagannadh and solidified Pawan Kalyan's unique, stylish screen persona.
: A milestone multi-starrer film bringing together Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu as brothers, reviving the pure family drama genre.
: Sukumar directed Ram Charan in a raw, periodic rural drama. Charan’s performance as a hearing-impaired protagonist won nationwide acclaim. 2h 43m
: Jr. NTR teamed up with director S.S. Rajamouli for this mega-hit, which showcased Jr. NTR's immense acting prowess and dialogue delivery at a very young age.
: A highly focused, realistic investigative crime thriller that showcased the industry's mastery of the modern neo-noir genre before global pandemic lockdowns temporarily shifted viewers to OTT platforms. Directorial Milestones & Trend Setters (2000–2020)
To fully appreciate the era, it's helpful to look at the distinct trends that shaped each decade.
Despite these bright spots, the industry was bloated with remakes of Tamil and Hindi hits. Original storytelling was a rarity.
| Era | Dominant Trend | Best Film (Critical) | Biggest Hit (Box Office) | |------|----------------|----------------------|----------------------------| | 2000–2004 | Mass masala hangover | Okkadu | Indra (Chiranjeevi) | | 2005–2009 | Class vs. Mass | Godavari / Athadu | Magadheera | | 2010–2014 | Experimental mid-budget | Eega | Attarintiki Daredi | | 2015–2020 | Pan-Indian spectacle | Baahubali 2 | Baahubali 2 |