The year 2019 was a golden era for Telugu cinema. From the emotional depth of Jersey to the commercial swagger of Maharshi , these films deserved packed theaters and respectful streaming. The phrase is an oxymoron. Piracy ruins the "best" by making it unsustainable.
Evaru is a tight crime thriller and a remake of the Spanish film The Invisible Guest (and Hindi film Badla ). It is lauded for its intelligent script, shocking twists, and excellent performances. Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video 9. iSmart Shankar (2019) Genre: Action Sci-Fi Thriller Starring: Ram Pothineni, Nabha Natesh, Nidhhi Agerwal
Amidst several star-driven biopics in 2019, "Mallesham" stood out for its sincerity and heart. Directed by Raj Rachakonda, it tells the inspiring story of Chintakindi Mallesham, a weaver’s son and a school dropout who invented the “Asu machine,” revolutionizing the Pochampally handloom industry. Starring Priyadarshi in the titular role, the film is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph over circumstances, underlined by hope rather than tragedy.
Adivi Sesh continued his golden run in the thriller genre with Evaru , an official adaptation of the Spanish film The Invisible Guest (which also inspired Hindi's Badla ). The film centers on a corrupt cop investigating the murder of a high-ranking officer by a woman claiming self-defense. With sharp twists, unreliable narrators, and a tense atmosphere, Evaru kept audiences hooked to their screens. 6. Ismart Shankar Sci-Fi Mass Action Director: Puri Jagannadh Cast: Ram Pothineni, Nabha Natesh, Nidhhi Agerwal
In 2019, the digital landscape of Telugu cinema was changing, and for a group of friends in Nellore, the weekend didn't start with a trip to the theater—it started with a search for "Jio Rockers." They weren't looking for high-speed data; they were hunting for the latest blockbusters that had defined the year.
