: Jersey (Nani) delivered an emotionally devastating yet inspiring sports drama that won hearts nationwide. Saaho proved Prabhas’s massive pull post-Baahubali, while Brochevarevarura won big with dark, situational comedy.
: Bapu’s mythological masterpiece featuring Balakrishna and Nayanthara.
: Mahesh Babu's supernatural family drama, directed by Krishna Vamsi, showcasing brilliant cultural roots.
: A tight, low-budget mystery thriller co-written by and starring Adivi Sesh. It proved that high-concept suspense thrillers had a massive market in the Telugu states.
: SS Rajamouli and Prabhas delivered an iconic action emotional drama.
Audiences began craving variety, leading filmmakers to step away from repetitive formula movies to try out fantasy, experimental scripts, and slice-of-life dramas.