There are so many tollywood movies that are so amazing you just have to have them on your list of tollywood movies you must watch before you die . They’re the kind of movies you don’t forget because they were so memorable, elicited emotion, were groundbreaking, and just plain phenomenal. They’re the kind of movies that you show your kids/will show your kids, and eventually they pass it on to theirs.
Well, here’s some of what’s on my list of extraordinary movies you should watch before you die!
1. Baahubali: The Beginning
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Baahubali is a 2015 two part Indian Telugu epic film. The film is primarily made in Telugu language.The project is touted to be the most expensive production in the history of Indian cinema.IMDb rating is 9.5 .
Synopsis: A dispute between brothers spans across two generations.
2. Magadheera
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Magadheera is a 2009 Indian Telugu historical fiction film.It was released on 31 July 2009 across 1250 screens worldwide, to critical acclaim, and collected a distributor’s share of 731 million. The film grossed in excess of 1.25 billion worldwide and remained the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time for five years.IMDb rating is 7.8 .
Synopsis:A bike stuntman recalls his previous life as a warrior, and pursues his love’s reincarnation. A sinister figure from their shared past threatens to separate them forever.
3. Yevadu
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Yevadu (English: Who is he?) is a 2014 Indian Telugu action thriller film.It is one of the highest grossing Telugu films of 2014. IMDb rating is 5.
Synopsis: One person, just as he thinks that his vengeance is satisfied, his face drags him into another quest.
4. Julai
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Julayi (English Translation: Vagabond) also alternatively spelled as Julai is a 2012 Telugu action comedy film.It was also dubbed in Hindi as Dangerous Khiladi. IMDb rating is 7 .
Synopsis:A hilarious cat and mouse chase and mind game between two highly intelligent young men, who stands on the two sides of law and order.
5. The Businessman
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Businessman, also known as The Businessman, is a 2012 Indian Telugu crime film.It is one of the shortest periods in which a Telugu film has been shot.IMDb rating is 7.1 .
Synopsis: An extremely intelligent and ambitious youngster “Surya” arrives in Mumbai to become a mafia don.
6. Okkadu
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Okkadu (English: One Man) is a 2003 Telugu blockbuster action film.The film has garnered eight Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South.Okkadu was a blockbuster.IMDb rating is 8.2 .
Synopsis:A Kabbadi player rescues a young woman from an unwanted marriage and hides her in his home.
7. I
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I(also known as Shankar’s I ) is a 2015 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film.The filming lasted for two years and eight months, during which shooting was done extensively in China.IMDb rating is 7.9 .
Synopsis:A bodybuilder (Vikram) plans revenge after his various enemies inject him with a substance that deforms his body.
8. Ek ka dum
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1 (English translation : I am Only One) is a 2014 Telugu language Indian psychological thriller film.Is one of the best openings ever for an Indian film.IMDb rating is 8.8 .
Synopsis:A rock star (Mahesh Babu) suffers hallucinations that are tied to the murder of his parents and the discovery of a special variety of rice.
8. Thalaivaa
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Thalaivaa (English: Leader) is a 2013 Indian crime film .The film was a moderate hit at box office because of problems before release.
Synopsis:A man sees problems in modern society and teams up with friends to solve them.
9. Makkhi
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Eega (English: Fly) or Naan Ee (English: I am a Fly) is a 2012 Indian fantasy film .The film was subsequently dubbed into Hindi as Makkhi.The film has received Best art direction award at the Fantaspoa film festival of Brazil. IMDb rating is 7.9 .
Synopsis: At its heart, Makkhi is a love story. Jani remains a friendly stalker to Bindu in his lifetime and is reunited with her as a fly, again a constant companion, a watchful protector.
10. Lingaa
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Lingaa is a 2014 Indian Tamil action film.The film was released on 12 December 2014, coinciding with Rajinikanth’s birthday.Though an above average grosser at the box office, the film failed to recover its high distribution cost.IMDb rating is 6.2 .
Synopsis:After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam for themselves.
11. Shivaji
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Sivaji is a 2007 Indian Tamil action-masala film.The film was also dubbed in Hindi, which released on 8 January 2010. The film was positively received by critics, and became a commercial success worldwide. It went on to win a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards and two Vijay Awards.. It also became the first Indian film to use Dolby Atmos surround sound technology.IMDb rating is 7.4 .
Synopsis:Corrupt police and politicians target a computer engineer for trying to better the lives of less privileged citizens.
