The Cinéprism
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🎬 Celebrating Telugu Cinema 👑
• A Thread🧵: 20 Telugu Films
20. 🎬 Don no. 1 (2007)
Streaming: HotStar
Before Pan-India films were a thing, "Don no. 1" served as the quintessential introduction to South Indian cinema. Nagarjuna's portrayal, sitting on a chair made of his men, epitomized pure cinematic brilliance. Absolute Favourite.
19. 🎬 Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019)
Streaming- Amazon Prime
Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya is an impressive thriller with impactful narration, lovable performance added realistic approach and interesting screenplay keeping you hooked till the end.
18. 🎬 Mathu Vadalara (2019)
▶️ Streaming - Prime Video
A black comedy thriller like no other. This is an edge of the seat laugh riot thriller that will blow your mind with its clever writting and engaging screenplay
17. 🎬 Rangasthalam (2018)
Streaming: Prime Video
A young man with impaired hearing and his elder brother decide to oppose the tyrannical rule of Phanindra, the corrupt leader of their village's local government.
🎬 16. Sita Ramam (2022)
Streaming: Prime Video
Upon returning to Pakistan, Afreen sets off to fulfil her grandfather's wish of delivering a letter from Ram to Sita. Along the way, she finds Ram and learns about their love story.
🎬 15. Jathi Ratnalu (2021)
Streaming: Prime Video
Three young men leave their village to find decent jobs in the city. However, they find themselves in a pickle when a minister blackmails them for a lost mobile phone.
🎬 14. Magadheera (2009)
Streaming: YouTube
Raghuveer murders Indira's father and blames Harsha. When Harsha sets out to clear his name, he recalls his previous life from 400 years ago and his connection to them.
🎬 13. Anji (2004)
Streaming: YouTube
As a child, I was left shell-shocked after watching this movie, especially the surreal climax. It still holds a special place in my heart, being a film that was far ahead of its time and left a lasting impression on me.
🎬 12. Aithe (2003)
Streaming: YouTube
A gangster who wants to spread terror across the world hijacks a plane, and searches for four men without any criminal records to carry out the operation.
🎬 11. Jersey (2019)
Streaming - Disney+ HotStar
Jersey is not just a regular sports drama but a major emotion, the nonlinear treatment and the performances sharing the father son do makes it even more compelling, making you fall in love with the story over and over again.
10. 🎬 Swayam Krushi (1987)
Streaming: YouTube
An uneducated cobbler, Sambayya, raises his late sister's son and harbours feelings for Sarada. Unable to marry Sarada, Sambayya settles down with Ganga, but another problem knocks at his door.
🎬 9. Gamyam (2008)
Streaming: Prime Video
Abhiram, the son of a wealthy man, bets to make a woman named Janaki fall in love with him. However, he ends up developing feelings for her instead and is heartbroken when she learns about the bet.
🎬 8. Eega (2012)
Streaming: Netflix
Nani loves Bindu but is killed by a jealous Sudeep, who lusts after Bindu. Nani is reincarnated as a fly and decides to avenge his death. He teams up with Bindu to make Sudeep's life a living hell.
🎬 7. Cinema Bandi (2021)
Streaming - Netflix
EVERYONE IS A FILMMAKER... AT HEART!
This is an insanely well crafted and soulful film i have watched in a long time. The simplicity and ease in its storytelling will make you heartful.
A gem that shouldn't be missed.
🎬 6. C/o Kancharapalem (2018)
Streaming - Netflix
This is one such film which is going to stays in your heart forever because of its innocent and simplistic heart-touching storytelling. You don't get to watch such films these days.
🎬 5. Maro Charitra (1978)
Streaming: YouTube/Prime Video
A young man and a woman fall in love with each other. However, their parents decide to test their relationship by separating them for a year.
🎬 4. Aa Naluguru (2004)
Streaming: YouTube
Raghuram, a benevolent man who puts his moral values above everything else, takes a drastic step when his family urges him to sacrifice everything he stands for to give his children what they want.
🎬 3. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
Streaming - YouTube/Voot
Balakrishna, a trained Kuchipudi dancer, gets an opportunity to compete in a classical dance festival. However, two days prior to his performance, his mother passes away which leaves him devastated.
🎬 2. Sankarabharanam (1980)
Streaming - Voot/YouTube
This may require multiple viewing if you don't speak Telugu but once you are fully into it the sensitive & realistic portrayal & storytelling will pull your heart strings while masterfully keeping art at the centre of it.
🎬 1. Mayabazar (1957)
Streaming - MX Player/YouTube
Guess I have to start from the very best, the beauty Mayabazar of lies in its subtle and nuanced writing making it a stealer for even this day and age. This is a absolute treat for the eyes and soul.
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