Year-ender: 8 best Telugu films of 2021 that will keep you glued to the screens

Movies are one of the best ways to relax and enjoy. And trust Tollywood to have a movie for every mood. Whether you're new to Telugu cinema or are simply looking to catch up, we've gathered together a list that will help you navigate some of the best Tollywood movies of the year. Despite the strangeness of 2021, here are 8 Telugu-language films, in no particular order, from this year worth adding to your watchlist, if you haven’t seen them already, that is. Have a glimpse!

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You can’t talk about this year without mentioning Krack, which is easily one of the biggest commercial hits of the year. Director Gopichand Malineni brings the best out of actor Ravi Teja, who shoulders this film with studied ease and grace. It still managed to present an entertaining film that completely captured your attention. One of Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan’s finest performances ever.

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Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, and starring Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, Uppena centres on the love story of a young fisherman. This is one movie that is flawless on all accounts - wonderful story, expert acting, mesmerizing songs and dialogues that stay with you long after the movie has ended.

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When you talk about comedy, how can you not include this film? Like always, the story was the hero of the film, but this movie also had Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi and Rahul Ramakrishna at their comic best! The cast selection was great, the acting even better, and the story was refreshing, to say the least.

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This critically acclaimed film remains one of Tollywood's most experimental dramas to date. With powerful performances by Allari Naresh and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and clever writing, the film stays with you long after the credits roll. Insightful and dramatic, Naandhiis a film that will stay relevant for years and generations to come.

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This Venu Sriram directorial is one of the best films in this genre in the Telugu film industry, and a remake of the Hindi hit film Pink. The film will be special because it reminded us of Pawan Kalyan’s terrific screen presence and remarkable performance. The courtroom scenes in the film are so authentic and close to reality that they give you goosebumps.

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Whenever there is action, there comes the name of the Tollywood star, Nandamuri Balakrishna. This year, he has come up with an action entertainer called Akhanda. A film filled with action, drama and songs, Akhanda is an all in one. Everything in the film is put together brilliantly and is one of the best films of 2021. The stunts and Balayya’s kicks are a treat for the audience.

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Tollywood's first-ever zombie comedy, Zombie Reddy stars Teja Sajja, Anandhi and Daksha Nagarkar. As people start turning into zombies, a group of friends must figure out a way for surviving. Directed by Prashanth Varma, the film opened to pretty good reviews and was a success at the box office. It is a fine piece of filmmaking that should please zombie fans.

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A crime comedy-drama directed by Hasith Goli, the film received rave reviews from critics. This film narrates the story of a young petty thief, who desires to execute a big heist to settle down in his life. Raja Raja Chora was one of the most successful films of 2021. Did you? Catch this interesting film if haven’t already.

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