Movie lovers, get ready! Telugu cinema has some amazing films that most people haven’t heard about. These Telugu movies are special and unique, waiting to be discovered by you. Not every great film makes big headlines, and that’s exactly why this blog exists.
[1] 35 Chinna Katha Kadhu
The film was released on September 6, 2024. It was directed by Nanda Kishore Emani and produced by Srujan Yarabolu and Siddharth Rallapalli. It stars
- Nivetha Thomas
- Priyadarshi
- Vishwadev Rachakonda
- Gautami
- Bhagyaraj
- Krishna Teja
The music for the film is composed by Vivek Sagar, with cinematography by Niketh Bommi and editing by T C Prasanna.
The movie is set in the peaceful town of Tirupathi, 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu follows Saraswathi (Nivetha Thomas), a content middle-class woman living with her husband, Satya Prasad (Vishwadev Rachakonda), and their two sons, Arun (Arundev Pothula) and Varun (Abhay Shankar).
Their calm life is shaken when Arun struggles with math. His teacher, Chanakya Varma (Priyadarshi), judges him harshly, calling him “zero.” Saraswathi decides to help Arun, but will she succeed? The film explores these challenges and answers key questions about Arun’s journey.
[2] Balu Gani Talkies
Balu Gani Talkies is a Telugu movie released in 2024. Produced by Srinidhi Sagar, P Rupak Pranav Tej and directed by Viswanathan Pratap, presented by Aha. The lead roles in the movie are
- Siva Rama Chandravarapu
- Sharanya Sharma
- Raghu Kunche
- Sudhakar Reddy in lead roles
The Balu Gani Talkies movie released its teaser on July 7, the trailer on September 23 and released on Aha OTT on October 4.
The movie revolves around Balu, played by Shiva, who runs a cinema inherited from his father. Struggling to keep it afloat, he controversially decides to show adult films, which damages his reputation.
To turn things around, Balu borrows money from his scheming uncle, Raghu Kunche, and plans a big screening of a Balakrishna film. However, when a man unexpectedly dies in the theatre, Balu’s life spirals into chaos, putting his survival in jeopardy.
[3] Maruthi Nagar Subrahmanyam
Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam is a 2024 Telugu-language comedy drama feature film by Lakshman Karya. The film stars Rao Ramesh in the title role alongside Ankith Koyya and Indraja. Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam was released on August 23 2024.
Subramanyam lives in Maruti Nagar and, for two decades, has been waiting for a government job. The job offers are all pending due to some problem in the court. He doesn’t opt for any other job because the whole family’s survival relies on his wife’s service. Due to some anticipated circumstances, 10 lakh rupees will be credited to his account. This incident forms the premise of the movie.
Final thoughts
The above movies are streaming on the Aha OTT platform. These movies probably won’t be crowd-pullers, yet they offer something deeper than what standard film generally gives.
They are perfect for those who seek substance over spectacle. So, in 2024, if you want to explore Telugu movies beyond the obvious, these underrated films are a great option to start.
