: Edge-of-your-seat suspense and a terrifyingly realistic antagonist. Genre : Crime Procedural Thriller Where to watch : Amazon Prime Video Conclusion

: Starring Mahesh Babu, this action-commercial entertainer focused on banking scandals and grossed roughly ₹180–230 crore worldwide. Bheemla Nayak : A high-energy remake of the Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum

: Their subtle and emotional performances created a timeless romance.

The title track and the chaotic, hilarious police station interrogation scenes. Genre: Crime Comedy. 6. Bheemla Nayak

Set in the 1920s, the story explores a deep, fictionalized friendship between real-life Indian revolutionaries Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju before they began their fight for independence.

While the screenplay had pacing issues, the boxing choreography and training montages were top-notch. It earned a spot on this list for its ambition and technical finesse, representing a new genre for Tollywood.

: Powerful face-offs, Thaman S.’s thumping background score, and raw performances. Genre : Action Thriller Where to watch : Disney+ Hotstar / Aha

No discussion of 2022 Telugu cinema can begin without S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus. Starring NTR Jr. and Ram Charan, this historical fiction epic became a global sensation, eventually winning an Academy Award for its song "Naatu Naatu."

This film saw the superstar return to his old, charming form with a role that allowed him to showcase his impeccable comic timing. The action-drama emerged as a major hit, grossing approximately ₹180 crore worldwide.

A clever, non-linear screenplay dealing with the quirks of inter-religious relationships. 7. Major - A Tribute to Sacrifice

The Oscar-winning song "Naatu Naatu" and the breathtaking animal rescue sequence. Genre: Period Action Drama. 2. Sita Ramam

The most defining characteristic of 2022 was the explosion of "Pan-India" films. These movies were not just dubbed into other languages but were crafted with a sensibility that transcended regional barriers.

A mystery thriller directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Karthikeya 2 served as a sequel to the 2014 hit Karthikeya . Nikhil Siddharth returns as Dr. Karthikeya, a man of science who finds himself on a mythological quest to uncover an ancient secret associated with Lord Krishna.

: Kamal Haasan's high-octane action thriller was a major success in its Telugu version.