With digital platforms gaining popularity among viewers for entertainment. All OTT platforms have made sure they appeal to all the regions in India. Hotstar is one great platform that offers access to a plethora of content for Bollywood movies, web series and a lot of popular Telugu films for those looking for entertainment in south-Indian languages. However, the abundance of options might make it hard for you to pick one. Just to ensure you don’t miss out on the best, we have curated a list of the top new Telugu movies to stream on Hotstar.

1. Gaddalakonda Ganesh

Directed by: Harish Shankar

Produced by: Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta

Gaddalakonda Ganesh, previously titled Valmiki, is the Telugu remake of the Tamil film called Jigarthanda. It is the story of a filmmaker, Abhi (Atharvaa Murali), who sets out to research the nitty-gritty of a ruthless gangster’s life. Varun Tej’s performance as a gangster is commendable. The movie also stars Pooja Hegde as Sridevi alias Devi, Mirnalini Ravi as Bujjamma, Supriya Pathak as Gaddalakonda Ganesh’s mother among others.

2. Prati Roju Pandage

Directed by: Maruthi Dasari

Produced by: Bunny Vasu, Allu Aravind

This comedy-drama film shows the bond between Sai and his grandfather Raghu Ramayya. The star cast includes Sai Dharam Tej, Raashi Khanna, Sathyaraj and Rao Ramesh, among others. Raghu is a man with limited time to live, but his grandson is determined to help him celebrate life before his imminent death. The storyline is good, and the movie has ample sweet moments that make you relate to the characters.

3. Baahubali: The Beginning

Directed by: S.S. Rajamouli

Produced by: Shobu Yarlagadda, K. Raghavendra Rao, Prasad Devineni.

1. S. Rajamouli directed Baahubali is one of the most expensive Indian movie ever made. Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati & Anushka Shetty in pivotal roles. The film tells the story of the kingdom of Mahishmati, where Shivudu falls in love with a young warrior woman at the same time, he learns about the conflict-ridden past of his real family and his legacy.
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

Directed by: S. S. Rajamouli

Produced by: Prasad Devineni, Shobu Yarlagadda, K. Raghavendra Rao.

A follow-up film to ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’, ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ is also directed by S. S Rajamouli. The movie stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty & Tamannaah Bhatia in lead roles. The narrative explains the sibling rivalry of Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva, and why Kattapa killed Baahubali at the end of the first film. Made on a budget of ₹250 Crores, the movie broke all box office records and is the highest-grossing film in India till date.

5. S/O Satyamurthy

Directed by: Trivikram Srinivas

Produced by: S. Radha Krishna

Satyamurthy, a rich businessman who dies in an accident, leaves his son Viraj Anand (Allu Arjun) with 300 crores worth of property and loans for the same amount. The rest of the story is all about how Viraj makes choices in his life, being the sole breadwinner of his family. S/O Satyamurthy stars Upendra as Devaraju Naidu, Samantha Akkineni as Sameera / Subbalakshmi, Nithya Menen as Valli, among others.

Now that you have your hands on the hit list of new Telugu movies, with a paid subscription, you can stream your favourite OTT picks on Hotstar. While you don’t require a premium membership to view limited free content on the platform, subscribed members can enjoy unlimited access to the content available on Hotstar. So, get your subscription now!

Clare Louise