Best Telugu Thriller Movies of 2026

Shravan Jesta · 144 min

They had a dream... They had a plan... And they had absolutely no idea what they were doing. When three struggling roommates borrow money from a gangster to start a unique business, things go hilariously wrong. Now, trapped in a risky ransom scheme, they must dodge danger, outsmart trouble, and somehow survive their own bad decisions. In a rollercoaster of chaos and comedy, friendship is tested-and second chances don't come easy.

Cast: Naresh Agastya, Donal Bisht, Vennela Kishore

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Kiran Nadagouda · 157 min · Mythri Movie Makers

Set in a medical college in a dread-stricken village, the film confronts the science behind superstitions, the superstitions in science, and an anomaly that neither can explain.

Cast: Chaithra J Achar, Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi Pagadala

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Shubha Sai Venkat

A young man named Chiru, born with dextrocardia-a rare condition where his heart is on the right side of his chest faces struggles and challenges as he works to overcome his condition and achieve his goals.

Cast: Kiku Yanamala, Kashish Khan, Easwari Rao

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Abhinaya Krishna · 126 min · My Film Productions

A mysterious visit to a grieving family pulls a young woman into a terrifying world of secrets, black magic, and haunting illusions. As disturbing events begin to blur the line between reality and nightmare, Kaamakhya finds herself trapped in a chilling chain of events rooted in a dark past that refuses to stay buried.

Cast: Samaira Sri, Samuthirakani, Abhirami

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Srikanth Odela · Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas

In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.

Cast: Nani, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu

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Santosh Jagarlapudi

Cast: Sumanth, Meenakshi Goswami, Aishwarya Rajesh

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RAJESH KARNA · 138 min

Follows an investigation into a double murder in 1999, with unexpected characters roped into the case as they search for justice amid intrigue and secrets.

Cast: Sumanth, Jagapati Babu, Srinivas Avasarala

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Vamsi Krishna Akella · 104 min · charita chitra / Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP

A seemingly perfect couple's life takes an unsettling turn when an unexpected presence enters their world. What begins as admiration slowly spirals into emotional chaos, blurring the lines between love, attachment, and obsession.

Cast: Jagapati Babu, Laya, Hrithika Srinivas

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Venkatesh Maha · 169 min · SriChakraas Entertainments / A+S Movies

Rao Bahadur is a psychological drama set against the backdrop of a fading aristocracy, Made in Telugu, for the world. Remember: Doubt is a Demon

Cast: Satyadev Kancharana, Vikas Muppala, Deepa Thomas

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