Telugu cinema is not just about love stories and action films. There’s a collection of terrifying horror movies Telugu at its core that will keep you up at night. So, let’s take a look at some of the most frightening Telugu films to make one both scared and on edge.
Continue reading to know more about them-
[1] Mandira
Mandira is one of the Telugu new movies. It is directed by R. Yuvan and produced by Sai Sudhakar Kommalapati. The main cast features Satish, Sunny Leone and Yogi Babu. The music is by Javed Riaz, and Deepak Menon is in charge of the cinematography.
The movie is about a young woman named Mandira, who was once a princess in a kingdom called Anakondapuram. In her present life, she goes on a trip with her boyfriend to a small, mysterious town. What starts as a normal visit soon turns strange when she begins to experience supernatural events. These spooky happenings reveal that she has a link to a ghost and uncover secrets related to her grandfather’s past.
As Mandira explores more, she uncovers a secret that her family has kept for years. Along the way, she faces her fears, uncovers mysteries about who she really is, and finds out truths that will change her life.
[2] Cold Case
Cold Case is a 2021 Malayalam film dubbed in Telugu which is a crime thriller. The lead actors are:
- Prithviraj
- Aditi Balan
- Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli
- Suchitra Pillai
- Athmeeya Rajan
The film was directed by Tanu Balak and produced by Anto Joseph. Prithviraj plays the character of ACP Sathyajith IPS.
The movie is about a murder that takes place in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. A human skull is discovered in the backwaters, and ACP Sathyajith is put in charge of the investigation.
At the same time, Medha Padmaja, a journalist and single mother, moves into a new house with her young daughter, Chinnootty, where strange things start happening. Sathyajith and Medha each look into their cases and eventually discover they are connected. What happens next makes the story even more mysterious.
[3] Tantra
Tantra is among the Telugu new movies directed and written by Srinivas Gopisetti. It stars Ananya Nagalla, Dhanush Raghumudri, and Saloni Aswani in the main roles. The film was released on March 15, 2024.
The story is about Rekha (Ananya Nagalla), a young girl from a village who lost her mother when she was young. When Rekha grows up and goes to college, she starts noticing strange and supernatural events happening at home and while traveling to college.
Feeling scared, she asks a Baba in her village for help. As the story progresses, it reveals the secrets of what had happened to her mother, and Rekha has to defeat the evil forces haunting her.
Final thoughts
Horror movies Telugu show that fear can be understood in any language. These films scare us and tell amazing stories that stick with us. Whether you are new to Telugu films or have been a fan for years, these horror gems are worth watching. Just make sure to keep the lights on while you watch them!
