Fiery romantic movies are a major part of Telugu mainstream films. Telugu romantic movies are unlike other Southern romance films in that they fuse heavy action along with light-hearted song-and-dance scenes. It’s fun and fresh and an energetic take on the theme of love. On that note, let’s check out the top 10 best romantic movies in Telugu.
10 Best Love Movies in Telugu
1. Manmadhudu (2002)
A staunch woman-hater who is also an ad agency manager meets a spirited young woman and falls for her. His disdain for women begins to change thanks to her charm, and slowly, he begins to appreciate the struggles of women in life. It’s a sweet movie that depicts how love can lead to a person changing their mind and views.
2. Malliswari
Malliswari is one of Katrina Kaif’s early films, and it was her debut film in Telugu cinema. Malliswari is a film about a young heiress whose relatives are all scheming about how they can get her money. She finds refuge with a bachelor, Prasad, who cares for her, and soon love springs up between the two. The story is a typical masala film with rowdies and
3. Nuvvu Naaku Nacchav
Released on 6 September 2001, the film achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of its era. The film centers on Venky, a young graduate from Anakapalli who relocates to Hyderabad, where he unexpectedly falls in love with Nandini, the daughter of his father’s close friend. Complicating matters, Nandini is already engaged, setting the stage for an emotional conflict that weaves together romance, relationships, and family values. Shot over a brisk schedule of just 85 days, the film went on to leave a lasting impact. Celebrated for its engaging narrative and sharp humour, it has since earned cult status and continues to be fondly remembered by audiences.
4. Nuvve Nuvve
A millionaire’s daughter falls in love with a middle-class man in this rich girl-poor boy love story trope. It’s a sweet depiction of two made-for-each-other people struggling with the girl’s controlling family and their opposition to their love story.
5. Bhale Bhale Magadivoy
The title Bhale Bhale Magadivoy is inspired by the popular song of the same name, originally composed by M. S. Viswanathan for K. Balachander’s 1978 Telugu classic Maro Charitra. The film follows Lucky, a forgetful and absent-minded plant scientist who constantly struggles with his memory lapses, going to great lengths to conceal them from Nandana, a kind-hearted Kuchipudi dancer and his love interest. His attempts to maintain this façade lead to a series of humorous and heartfelt situations that drive the story forward.
6. Bommarillu
The son of a hyper-controlling father chooses to fall in love on his terms and faces the consequences of his choice. It’s a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy family drama film that was also made in Tamil. The film stars a young Genelia D’ Souza and Siddharth. It’s a lovely romantic comedy about how Siddharth’s character, despite being engaged, falls in love with Genelia’s character.
7. Nuvvostanante Nennodantana
Again, another Telugu romantic movie that has the good old dhishoom-dhishoom trope. Local goons play villains and try to interrupt the love story of a young Siri and Santosh. It has the same rich family-proud poor family trope that is common to most Telugu cinema. The film is a cult classic in Telugu.
8. Oohalu Gusagusalade
The film is produced by Sai Korrapati and Rajani Korrapati under the Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram banner. It features Naga Shaurya, Raashii Khanna, making her Telugu film debut, and Srinivas Avasarala in lead roles.
Loosely adapted from Edmond Rostand’s 1897 French play Cyrano de Bergerac, the story centers on Prabhavati (Khanna) and the emotional entanglement between two men, Venky (Shaurya) and Uday (Avasarala), both of whom are in love with her.
9. Darling
The film centers on Prabha, who, in a bid to avoid an unwanted marriage to a gangster’s daughter, fabricates a story about rekindling a long-lost romance amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Swiss Alps.
Released in theatres on 23 April 2010, the film received positive responses from both critics and audiences and went on to become a blockbuster at the box office. Its success later led to a Kannada remake titled Bulbul in 2013. This Telugu romantic movie was a superhit and enjoyed a good run at the box office.
10. Mr Perfect
Vicky, played by Prabhas, has a dream of never compromising on anything. He’s the Mr. Perfect of the film. Strangely, he breaks up with Priya after he learns that she has made many compromises for him. Soon, he comes to accept that for love to flourish, there should be compromises made from both sides.
Wrapping Up
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