Tollywood, the Telugu film industry, really knows how to hook the audience with exciting movies. The industry is already out with many fascinating thrillers that have demonstrated great stories, brilliant acting, and lavish production in 2024. Let us check out a few of the top Telugu thrillers of the year.
The Rise of Telugu Thrillers
Telugu filmmakers are really good at creating stories that keep you guessing. Their new movies like, Birthmark and Kali are engaging and look absolutely fantastic. They know how to make people feel excited and nervous at the same time.
[1] The Birthday Boy
The Birthday Boy is the best thriller Telugu movie in 2024 written and directed by Whisky. The film’s ensemble cast includes:
- Ravi Krishna
- Sameer Malla
- Mani Vaaka
- Raja Ashok Vallamsetty
- Sai Arun, Rahul Chilampalli
- Vikranth Ved
The Birthday Boy came out on July 19, 2024.
The story focuses on five friends. These Five friends studying in the USA enjoy a humorous birthday party. Things change drastically when suddenly the birthday boy dies. Left shocked and confused, the friends are left trying to figure out what has happened. How does he die, and how are they going to deal with that? The mystery unfolds in the movie.
[2] Birthmark
Birthmark is a 2024 thriller-drama film written and directed by Vikram Shreedharan. The movie narration goes to the talents of Shabeer Kallarakkal and Mirnaa Menon who are in the lead. Vikram Shreedharan and Sriram Sivaraman made the film through Sapiens Entertainment. The movie was released on 23 February 2024.
The film is split into four chapters and follows Indian Army Lieutenant Daniel and his pregnant wife, Jennifer. Daniel struggles with PTSD after being rescued from a war zone. Jennifer faces health issues, leading them to travel to Dhavanthri, a natural birthing village in Kerala. The village, run by elderly Kundhavi, uses a midwifery birthing model.
When they arrive, a couple is seen leaving the birthing village with their newborn in their arms. They seem unusual, looking sad and exhausted, even though they’ve just had a baby. Thinking back on their experiences, Daniel and Jennifer come together to face difficulties and bring their baby into the world.
[3] Kali
Kali is the best thriller Telugu movie in 2024, which is a psychological fantasy written and directed by Siva Sashu. The cast of the film includes Prince Cecil, Naresh Agastya and Neha Krishnan, as the main leads. The movie was released on 4 October 2024.
Kali’s movie carries the message: “Suicide is never the answer to life’s problems.” Sivaram feels like a failure because of the choices he made and decides to end his life. But a mysterious man visits his house and challenges him to a game of Othello, which uncovers important truths about life. The ending has a surprising twist—watch it now on Aha OTT!
Conclusion
If you like thriller stories, then the Telugu movies of 2024 are for you. High standards of Indian cinema tell these new stories, and wow factor in terms of their exciting storyline and production. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy these must-see thrillers.