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- By Ridhi Suri
- Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Best Telugu Gangster Drama On OTT: Explore the best Telugu gangster movies available on popular OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioCinema, Zee 5, and Hotstar. From the action-packed 'Pokiri' to the intense drama of 'Jagame Thandhiram,' and 'Bhai' these films offer gripping narratives and stellar performances, perfect for fans of the genre seeking thrilling entertainment. Check:
Pokiri (Hotstar)
The action thriller directed and written by Puri Jagannadh. Produced by Jagannadh and Manjula Ghattamaneni under Vaishno Academy and Indira Productions respectively, the film features Mahesh Babu, Ileana D'Cruz, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sayaji Shinde. The story revolves around a local goon whose lethal skills attract not only his girlfriend's disapproval and a corrupt cop's hostility, but also the attention of a notorious crime boss. Pokiri premiered on April 27, 2006, achieving a worldwide gross of ₹70 crore and earning the status of an Industry Hit.
Bhai (ZEE5)
The Telugu-language action comedy film produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni under Annapurna Studios. Directed by Veerabhadram Chowdary in association with Reliance Entertainment, it stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Richa Gangopadhyay. The film features music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Jagame Thandhiram (Netflix)
The action thriller film directed by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by YNOT Studios and Reliance Entertainment. It stars Dhanush, James Cosmo, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Kalaiyarasan. The film marks the Indian debut of James Cosmo and the Tamil debut of Joju George. The storyline revolves around a gangster from Madurai who is enlisted by a British crime lord to eliminate a rival. However, he finds himself grappling with unexpected moral dilemmas as the story unfolds.
Rakta Charitra (Amazon Prime Video)
Political action thriller based on the life of Paritala Ravindra. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Prashant Pandey, it stars Vivek Oberoi as Pratap Ravi, with Radhika Apte, Sudeep, Shatrughan Sinha, Abhimanyu Singh, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Sushant Singh in supporting roles. The film, shot in Telugu and Hindi as Rakht Charitra, marked Oberoi's Telugu debut and was followed by a sequel the same year. It was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, receiving praise for its realistic portrayal and strong performances.
Billa (Zee 5)
The action thriller directed by Meher Ramesh. Starring Prabhas in a dual role, also features Krishnam Raju, Anushka Shetty, Namitha, Rahman, and Kelly Dorjee. It is a remake of the 1978 Hindi film 'Don' by Salim–Javed, and the second Telugu adaptation after 'Yugandhar' (1979).