Telugu Movies List 2000 To 2020 2021 -

The story of Telugu cinema from 2000 to 2021 is a journey from local heartland stories to global "Pan-Indian" dominance. It’s a tale of how a regional industry based in Hyderabad eventually surpassed Bollywood in box office revenue by 2021. The Early 2000s: Youth, Romance, and Faction (2000–2005)

The new millennium began with a wave of youthful "feel-good" romances. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

The Telugu film industry (Tollywood) experienced a massive transformation between 2000 and 2021, evolving from regional family dramas and "masala" entertainers to global blockbusters.

Here is a list of prominent Telugu movies released from 2000 to 2021, organized by year: 2000 – 2005: The Rise of New Stars telugu movies list 2000 to 2020 2021

Favorite Telugu film from each year (2000-2022) : r/tollywood

Decade 2: 2011–2020 – Pan-Indian Expansion & Baahubali Effect

Part 1: The Transition Era (2000–2004) – The Rise of Stars

The early 2000s witnessed the transition of legendary actors like Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh into middle age, while a new generation—Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, and Jr. NTR—began asserting dominance.

Part 4: The Pan-India Explosion (2016–2020)

Telugu cinema became national news. Baahubali 2 broke all records. The story of Telugu cinema from 2000 to

| Year | Movie Title | Star Cast | Why it Matters | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2016 | Janatha Garage | Jr. NTR | Environmental action drama. | | 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Prabhas | ₹1800+ crore global gross. | | 2018 | Rangasthalam | Ram Charan | Period action-drama (Critics' fav). | | 2019 | Maharshi | Mahesh Babu | Social drama on farming. | | 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Allu Arjun | Pandemic-era blockbuster (Jan release). |

Top Box Office Hits (2000–2021)

| Rank | Film | Year | Worldwide Gross (approx.) | |------|------|------|----------------------------| | 1 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | ₹1800+ crore | | 2 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | ₹650+ crore | | 3 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | ₹270+ crore | | 4 | Pushpa: The Rise | 2021 | ₹360+ crore (incl. Hindi) | | 5 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | ₹215+ crore |

Genre-Wise Breakdown (2000–2021)

Part 2: The Rise of Mythological & Mass Masala (2006–2010)

Directors like S.S. Rajamouli changed the game with visual effects and larger-than-life storytelling. Genre-Wise Breakdown (2000–2021) Part 2: The Rise of

| Year | Movie Title | Star Cast | Why it Matters | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Ravi Teja | Launched the "mass" formula. | | 2007 | Yamadonga | Jr. NTR | Fantasy-action blockbuster. | | 2008 | Ready | Ram, Genelia | Comedy classic (later remade in Hindi). | | 2009 | Magadheera | Ram Charan | First VFX-heavy Pan-India hit. | | 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Sunil | Rural comedy-action by Rajamouli. |

Romantic / Family Dramas

  • Nuvve Kavali (2000)
  • Bommarillu (2006)
  • Fidaa (2017)
  • Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
  • Love Story (2021)

Year-by-Year Highlights (2000–2010)

| Year | Notable Films | Stars / Directors | |------|---------------|---------------------| | 2000 | Nuvve Kavali, Chirunavvutho, Kalisundam Raa | Tarun, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna | | 2001 | Nuvvu Nenu, Manasantha Nuvve, Student No.1 | Uday Kiran, Jr. NTR | | 2002 | Indra, Santosham, Takkari Donga | Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu | | 2003 | Okkadu, Tagore, Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja | | 2004 | Arjun, Varsham, Malliswari | Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Venkatesh | | 2005 | Athadu, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Chatrapathi | Mahesh Babu, Jr. NTR, Prabhas | | 2006 | Pokiri, Vikramarkudu, Bommarillu | Mahesh Babu, Ravi Teja, Siddharth | | 2007 | Yamadonga, Desamuduru, Happy Days | Jr. NTR, Allu Arjun, Sekhar Kammula | | 2008 | Jalsa, Parugu, Magadheera | Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan | | 2009 | Evaraina Epudaina, Kick, Arundhati | Varun Sandesh, Ravi Teja, Anushka | | 2010 | Brindavanam, Maryada Ramanna, Darling | Jr. NTR, Allu Arjun, Prabhas |