In the vibrant landscape of Telugu cinema, adventure movies stand out as exhilarating escapades. From daring quests to adrenaline-pumping expeditions, Telugu filmmakers have crafted a diverse array of captivating narratives that are bound to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
In this curated list, let’s take a look at the top 7 Telugu adventure movies that promise to ignite your spirit and leave you yearning for more.
Join us as we delve into a world of excitement, danger, and discovery, where each of these Telugu adventure movies offer a unique blend of thrills and unforgettable experiences.
Hanu-Man (2024)
Directed by Prasanth Varma, Hanu-Man stands as the top-rated Telugu adventure movie. Starring Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Vinay Rai, this Telugu action movie follows the journey of Hanumanthu, a small-time thief in a village, who discovers a gem possessing powers reminiscent of Lord Hanuman. Using these powers for good, he encounters Michael, who is obsessed with acquiring the same abilities, even at the cost of morality. With each twist, the Hanu-Man movie promises to enthral audiences, blending elements of power, faith, love, belief, devotion, truthfulness, and purity.
The Hanu-Man cast delivers remarkable performances, breathing life into their characters and amplifying the movie’s themes of empowerment. With a powerful impact on audiences, Hanu-Man has grossed over INR 330 crores, making it the highest-grossing Telugu movie and the second-highest-grossing Telugu movie of 2024. It’s a film worth revisiting. Clocking in at around 2 hours 38 minutes, Hanu-Man premiered on ZEE5 in March.
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Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Baahubali: The Beginning, released in 2015, is an Indian epic adventure film directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The movie was shot in both Telugu and Tamil languages simultaneously. The cast includes Prabhas in a dual role, along with Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, and Nassar. As the first part of a duology, the film narrates the story of Sivudu, a courageous young man who assists his beloved Avantika in rescuing Devasena, the former queen of Mahishmati, now held captive by the tyrannical rule of King Bhallaladeva. The narrative reaches its conclusion in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
RRR (2022)
RRR, with the onscreen subtitle Roudram Ranam Rudhiram, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language adventure movie. It stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, portraying Indian revolutionaries Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, respectively. The film delves into their friendship and their resistance against British colonial rule in a historical fiction narrative. Ajay Devgan, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris also appear in supporting roles.
Made on a budget of INR 550 crore, RRR stands as the most expensive Indian film to date. It grossed over INR 1.387.26 crore worldwide, breaking numerous box office records for an Indian film and becoming the highest- grossing Indian film of 2022 worldwide. The song Naatu-Naatu won the Oscar for best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, making it the first song from an Indian film and the first from an Asian Film to win in this category.
Salaar (2023)
In 2023, Salaar, an Indian Telugu adventure movie, was written and directed by Prasanth Neel. The movie stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in leading roles, supported by Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Sriya Reddy, Easwari Rao, and Ramachandran Raju.
Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the plot centres on the friendship between Deva (portrayed by Prabhas), a tribesman, and Varadha (portrayed by Prithviraj), the prince of Khansaar. As Varadha faces a coup orchestrated by his father’s ministers and relatives, he seeks Deva’s aid to establish himself as the undisputed ruler of Khansaar.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released in 2017, is a Telugu adventure movie directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The movie was made in Tollywood and filmed in both Telugu and Tamil languages simultaneously. The cast includes Prabhas in a dual role, alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, and Subbaraju. Serving as both a sequel and a prequel to Baahubali: The Beginning, the film is set in old India and revolves around the rivalry between siblings Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva. Bhallaladeva conspires against Amarendra, leading to his death by Kattappa. Years later, Amarendra’s son seeks vengeance for his father’s demise.
Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
Pushpa: The Rise, a 2021 Indian Telugu-language adventure film, written and directed by Sukumar, stars Allu Arjun as the titular character. Fahadh Faasil makes his Telugu debut alongside Rashmika Mandanna. The film marks the beginning of the Pushpa film series, portraying the ascent of a coolie, Pushpa Raj, within the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate, a rare wood native to the Seshachalam Hills of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh state. Watch the blockbuster movie to enlighten yourself about the marvellous characters played.
Rudramadevi (2015)
Rudramadevi, released in 2015, is an Indian Telugu- language 3D biographical adventure film that chronicles the life of Rudrama Devi, a prominent ruler of the Kakatiya Dynasty in the Deccan region. Directed and written by Gunasekhar, the film stars Anushka Shetty in the titular role of Rudramadevi, alongside a talented ensemble cast including Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Rai, Suman, Nithya Menen, Adithya, and Catherine Tresa. Chiranjeevi narrates the film.
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