There are countless of best horror movies in Telugu, Some of them are routine stories while others are versatile and makes audience feel new. Keeping Old horror films aside, contemporary movies are coming up with something new way of storytelling in Horror genre. Also, New directors are unveiling their talents by mixing comedy and romance with horror genre, but most of them have a similar story line. After the release of the movie Prema Katha Chitram in Telugu, many movies came out with a similar backdrop.
Best Horror Movies in Telugu 2021 [Worth Watching]
Who doesn’t love horror movies? Everyone wants to feel the thrill or experience the Horror in cinemas. We don’t have movies like Evil Dead but there are a lot of kick-ass movies in Telugu to experience the Horror. Many directors are bringing in new stories to suit our Nativity. However, they are adding extra genres like comedy, romance, etc. to make the people not bored. On this page, we will let you know with the worth watching Horror movies in Telugu.
A Film by Aravind
Have you ever seen a Horror movie like “A Film by Aravind” on Indian screen? No.. right, this is the only movie in India which is entirely contrary to routine Horror stories at that time. If this is released now, It might have received whole India attention. This is one of the worth watching Horror movies in Telugu till date.
Mantra
This cinema has created records and also critically acclaimed for the screenplay and direction. This is the first movie which has laid strong foundation stone for lady oriented Horror movies in Telugu. Consequently There have been a lot of movies with similar genre. You will not feel bored if you still watch this movie in 2021.
Anumanaspadam
Anumanaspadam is an Horror cum Thriller film directed by Vamsi. This is a rare attempt by Vamsi, a director who always comes with his own film making style. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja music is an added bonus to the film. The movie was released in 2007 which revolves around mysterious killer subject.
Raksha
Produced by Ram Gopal Varama, Raksha (2008) is a full fledged Horror film directed by Vamsikrishna Akella. The film is based on black magic starring Jagapati Babu, Kalyani in the lead roles.
Arundhati
Arundhati is the only Horror movie in Telugu till date which made huge profits not lesser than a big star cinema. Moreover, this movie has made Anushka Shetty a lady super star in Tollywood.
13B (Padamoodu)
Padamoodu is a Telugu dub film by Vikram Kumar, It is the first neo-noir psychological horror thriller film in India and it is one of the best films of 2009. The movie is released in all Indian languages.
Dairy
Dairy is a 2009 Telugu film which definitely impress audience with its screenplay. Sivaji and Shraddha Das have played lead roles, the movie is directed by Machakanti Rama Krishna while the screenplay work is did by Aroon, Kalyan Ram Chukka.
Aa Intlo
Directed by Chinna, Aa Intlo is the best Horror movie of 2009. The movie is a commercial success starring Flora Saini in lead role.
Vaishali
Vaishali is a Telugu movie by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam while bankrolled by director Shankar The film stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Sindhu Menon, Nandha and Saranya in lead roles. This is one of the best worth watching Horror movie in Telugu.
Avunu
Avunu is a 2012 best Telugu Horror movie by Ravi Babu. The story is based on the unusual things happening inside a House. Suresh productions has produced this film starring Poorna, Harshvardhan Rane in lead roles.
Pizza
This is the first film for Vijay Sethupathi in Telugu directed by Karthik Subbaraj, one of the highly successful movie with unique narration and storyline. If you would like to watch concept movies in Horror genre, then pizza is the best Telugu Horror movie.
Prema Katha Chitram
This movie has entirely changed the audience perspective on Horror movies by combining both Horror and comedy. In order to bring entertainment along with Horror, the film was succeeded in melding the both to make the audience not feel bored. Consequently, many Tollywood films have followed the similar genre.
Pisaachi
Pisaachi is a Tamil to Telugu dub movie directed by Mysskin. This gothic horror film went well at Box Office and also a commercial success in both Tamil and Telugu languages. Now, Mysskin is shooting for the part 2 of this film.
Geethanjali
Geethanjali (2014) comes with a regular story but with an extra layer of concept that drives the film till the end. Moreover, it was succeeded as a commercial hit. The movie is directed by Raj Kiran starring Anjali, Srinivas Reddy in lead.
Raju Gari Gadhi
Raju Gari Gadhi is a Horror comedy similar to Prema Katha Chitram. This is a commercially successful film and has become one of the Telugu franchises with Part 2 and 3.
Anthaku Minchi
Anthaku Minchi is a small budget Telugu flick but a Super Hit Horror film. Anchor Rashmi Gautam plays the lead role in the film while directed by Johny. Along with Rashmi’s glamour the movie has a few Horror scenes which can really impress the audience.
Bhaagamathie
Bhaagamathie is the Anushka’s second super hit Horror film after Arundhati, the movie went well at Box Office and simultaneously had a release in other South Indian languages. The misleading concept is highly successful in bringing audience to the Theater.
Jessie
Jessie is not lesser than a big film in Tollywood according to its Screenplay, story and content. This is one of the rare film and many people not aware of this movie. This movie is available on Amazon Prime Video starring Ashima Narwal in lead role.
Heza
Heza is a full packed Horror film without any extra layers of comedy or romance. This is a true attempt by Munnakasi starring himself in the lead role. The movie is currently available on Amazon Prime Video.
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