The days when you had to go to the theatre or wait for TV premieres to find great Telugu movies are gone. Now, streaming platforms offer a whole new world of Telugu films that many people don’t know about. Let’s check out some incredible hidden gems of Telugu cinema that deserve more recognition. So, let’s get started!

[1] KCR

KCR, or Keshava Chandra Ramavath, is an Indian Telugu drama movie released on November 22, 2024. It was directed by Anji and written by Rocking Rakesh, who also stars in the main role with Annanya Krishnan.

This film is about a young boy from a small village in Telangana who looks up to Chief Minister KCR. Growing up in a place filled with unfairness, Keshava Chandra is inspired by KCR’s leadership and dreams of making a change like him. Known as ‘Chota KCR,’ his story is about trying to follow his hero’s path and values.

The film also has a touching love story set in a warm village backdrop. You can watch this inspiring journey with an Aha subscription.

[2] Martin

“Martin” is an action thriller movie featuring Dhruva Sarja in two roles: Arjun Saxena and Martin. It came out in theatres on October 11, 2024, and got mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. It is now available to stream on OTT.

The story of the film is about an IRS officer, Arjun Saxena, who goes to Pakistan to catch a famous crime boss named Martin. Things go wrong when he gets captured by militants and is injected with a drug that makes him forget who he is and become violent.

The film follows Arjun as he tries to remember who he really is and finish his mission. Will he succeed? You can catch all this action by streaming it on an Aha subscription.

[3] Mandira

The movie was produced by Sai Sudhakar Kommalapati under the Vision Movie Makers banner. K Ravindra Kalyan and Sri Sai wrote Mandira’s dialogues. Javed Riaz composed the music, while Deepak D. Menon handled the camera work. Besides Sunny, the film also features:  

• Yogi Babu
• Sathish Muthukrishnan
• Ramesh Thilak
• Mottai Rajendran

The story is about a woman named Mandira who, with her boyfriend, goes to a small, quiet town. Things take a big turn when Mandira starts uncovering some troubling secrets about her family’s past.

Things get a bit more interesting, though, when she starts feeling like she isn’t alone. This story is spooky and emotional, with weird events, scary visions and a weird feeling that a ghost is around.

The twist is the ghost isn’t just a scary figure. Mandira finds that it is more than that, it is a powerful connection. So, what exactly is a ghost? An enemy? A helper? While the movie walks you through all these ideas, it keeps you excited throughout the movie.

To conclude

The world of Telugu cinema is filled with unexpected treasures which need to be unearthed. These hidden gems remind us that great storytelling isn’t always in words. If you are new to Telugu movies or are a long-time fan, these lesser known films will give you something fresh and memorable.