The decade began with a heavy focus on youth-centric romances and the rise of new stars. Nuvve Kavali (Highest grosser) and Kalisundam Raa Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (Classic comedy) and (Chiranjeevi's massive hit) and Manmadhudu (Mahesh Babu's breakthrough) and (National Award winner). (Allu Arjun's debut breakthrough) and Shankar Dada MBBS The Mid-to-Late 2000s: The Commercial Peak
Re-established Chiranjeevi as the undisputed "Megastar" with factionalism as the backdrop. telugu movies list 2000 to 2020 exclusive
| Year | Movie | Key Cast | Significance | |------|-------|----------|---------------| | 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Prabhas, Rana, Anushka, Tamannaah | Pan-India epic, ₹650 cr worldwide | | 2015 | Srimanthudu | Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan | Social message blockbuster | | 2015 | Kumari 21F | Raj Tarun, Hebah Patel | Bold youthful romance | | 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Vijay Deverakonda, Ritu Varma | Independent film, National Award | | 2016 | A Aa | Nithiin, Samantha | Romantic family drama | | 2016 | Janatha Garage | Jr NTR, Mohanlal, Samantha | Environmental action-drama | The decade began with a heavy focus on
The early 2000s were dominated by faction-based action dramas and the rise of a new generation of superstars. | Year | Movie | Key Cast |
| Year | Movie | Star Cast | Notable For | |------|-------|-----------|--------------| | 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Sunil, Saloni | Comedy-action; Rajamouli | | 2010 | Brindavanam | NTR Jr, Kajal, Samantha | Family action romance | | 2010 | Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | Ram Charan, Kajal | Action drama | | 2011 | Dookudu | Mahesh Babu, Samantha | Action comedy; industry hit | | 2011 | Mr. Perfect | Prabhas, Kajal | Light-hearted romance | | 2011 | 100% Love | Naga Chaitanya, Tamannaah | Youth hit | | 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan | Remake of Dabangg ; massive hit | | 2012 | Eega | Nani, Sudeep, Samantha | Fantasy revenge; Rajamouli’s cult | | 2012 | Julayi | Allu Arjun, Ileana | Heist comedy | | 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Pawan Kalyan, Samantha | Family drama; all-time blockbuster | | 2013 | Mirchi | Prabhas, Anushka, Richa | Action family drama | | 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu | Multi-starrer family drama | | 2014 | Manam | Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya | Reincarnation drama; emotional hit | | 2014 | Race Gurram | Allu Arjun, Shruti Haasan | Action comedy blockbuster | | 2014 | Oohalu Gusagusalade | Naga Shaurya, Ritu Varma | Romantic indie hit |
Here is a curated look at the definitive movies of this era, categorized by the trends they set.
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