The Telugu Film Industry has been around for a long time, it has been producing top quality movies for over 90 years now, and in its long and rich history, we have seen some of the greatest films ever made in the Indian Cinema.
From all-time classics like Mayabazar to the recent worldwide phenomenons like Baahubali, the Telugu Cinema has had its ups and downs, but one thing which has remained constant is the ability to produce top-quality films.
It was reported that the Telugu Film Industry is the largest producers of films in India, with it producing over 250+ films every year. And every once in awhile, there comes around a film, that changes everything, from technical aspects to the way the story is told, few films have helped revolutionized the industry and have played an important part in making Telugu Film Industry one of the top film Industry in the world.
And though choosing 10 movies from an industry that has delivered countless gems might seem impossible, few films were more significant than others, and have had a greater impact. We have made a list of the Best Evergreen Telugu Movies that changed the industry forever.
Best Evergreen Telugu Movies
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Devadasu
The film tells the tragic tale of Devadasu and Parvati, who are separated due to unfortunate consequences. This causes a downward spiral in the life of Devdas, who is not able to cope with the failure, and turns into a drunkard.
The film does justice to the source material, and perfectly depicts the fall of Devadasu. The film has gone on to achieve cult status and is still one of the finest, tragic love stories you’ll ever watch.
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Mayabazaar
Despite the limitations of technology, the film was way ahead of its time. The film is a technical masterpiece and was made without the use of any computer graphics, which makes it even more impressive.
It was also the first Telugu film to be digitally remastered and colourised. If you are looking for an all-time classic, the Mayabazar is a must-watch.
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Aha Naa Pellanta
The film is a laugh riot from start to finish, the story is simple, but the way it’s carried out by the main characters is extremely entertaining and fun to watch.
Nuthan Prasad, Kota Srinivas Rao and Brahmanandam kill it in their respective roles and is still a treat to watch in 2020. Aha Naa Pellanta is truly a masterpiece and a timeless classic that you should definitely watch.
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Eega
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Gundamma Katha
The story revolves around a rich widow named Gundamma and her two children and a stepdaughter who she mistreats, two brothers decide to teach her a lesson. Releasing in 1962, Gundamama Katha is regarded as one of the greatest Telugu films ever made, and it rightly deserves the title.
The film was not only hilarious, but it took on several heavy topics such as dowry, female oppression and child abuse, rarely seen in films at the time. The film is still considered a gold standard by which all comedy films are judged.
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Shiva
The film completed a 100-day run in 22 centres and a 175-day run in five centres. The film went on to win several accolades, including Filmfare award, and 3 Nandi awards.
Thanks to the film’s great action sequences and realistic portrayal of student politics, the film went on to attain cult status, and was a major turning point in the career of Akkineni Nagarjuna, establishing him as a top star.
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Geethanjali
The film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Girija Shettar in lead roles. Geethanjali received critical acclaim at the time of its release and was a Box Office blockbuster. It went on to win the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and seven Nandi Awards.
The film had such an impact, that it was dubbed into Tamil and Malayalam, and was remade in Hindi as Yaad Rakhegi Duniya.
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Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, the film stars Venkatesh and Aarthi Agarwal in the lead roles. The story revolves around Venky, and Nandini, who are good friends, but their friendships turn into love, However, Nandini is already engaged.
The film was a Box Office blockbuster at the time of its release and won several awards including 2 Nandi awards. The film is well scripted and flows by smoothly, making it one of the best comedy/family drama films.
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