The fantasy genre is one genre that has been loved and watched across generations. And Telugu Movies have had an abundance of fantasy movies over the years. Here’s enlisting a few of our absolute favorites that are a must-watch if you’re a fan of the genre:
- Magadheera
- S. Rajamouli is a master of fantasy and epic films! And he has proven it time and again, whether it is via the epic Baahubali franchise or the fantasy drama film, Magadheera, starring Ram Charan, Srihari, Kajal Aggarwal and Dev Gill in prominent roles.
The story of Magadheera starts in the present, where Raghuveer murders Indira’s father and blames Harsha in an attempt to split the two lovers. When Harsha sets out to prove his innocence, he recalls everything from his previous life 400 years ago.
- Eega
Again an S. S. Rajamouli directorial, Eega changed the cinema landscape of fantasy films. Who would’ve thought that a person can come back, reincarnated as a fly, to avenge his death? Well, Rajamouli did.
Eega, which literally means a fly, stars Sudeepa, Nani, and Samantha in lead roles. It is the story of Nani, who loves Bindu and ends up getting killed by a jealous Sudeep, who lusts after Bindu. Nani then gets reincarnated as a fly, makes Bindu realize his identity and teams up with her to make Sudeep’s life miserable.
- Kaashmora
Starring Karthi in dual roles as both, the protagonist and antagonist, alongside Nayanthara and Sri Divya, Kaashmora is a film filled with unexpected twists and turns. It all starts when Kaashmora, a fraudster, who claims to be able to talk to spirits, gets locked inside a haunted bungalow, along with his family.
The truth behind this haunted house and the many ghosts that inhibit it, leaves Kaashmora and his entire family in shock. And now the only way out is by fulfilling their wishes. The film’s unique storyline, combined with Karthi’s spectacular acting in both roles, makes this film an absolute gem.
- Anji
Starring Chiranjeevi, Namrata Shirodkar, Tinnu Anand and Nagendra Babu in prominent roles, Anji is a mythology-inspired fantasy film that stays with you, for a long time after you watch it. It is the story of a greedy, evil man, Bhatia, who along with a group of men goes in the search of the fabled Atma Lingam.
It is believed that the Atma Lingam is the source of superpowers and immortality. Hence, Bhatia sets out to find it and become the most powerful man on earth. However, fate has something else in store for him.
- Arundhati
Arundhati, starring Anushka Shetty, Sonu Sood, Deepak, Sayaji Shinde, Manorama, and Kaikala Satyanarayana, in lead roles, is an epic tale of a woman’s unwavering bravery.
The story revolves around Arundhati, who during a visit to her native place, learns that she looks exactly like her great-grandmother, Jejamma. Soon, she learns more about Jejamma’s stories making the latter’s battles her own as a black magician tries to kill her.
If you’re a true fantasy movie lover and watch Telugu movies frequently, there’s a chance you would’ve already watched some of the movies on our list. If not, you can always watch it now!
