In 2022, noted digital platform Disney Plus Hotstar acquired the streaming rights to many Tollywood films. Among the Telugu films that premiered on the OTT platform, as the year is going to wrap up in the next few days, we bring the list of Top 10 Best Telugu Movies To Watch on Hotstar.
Akhanda
Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhanda under the director of Boyapati Sreenu had a theatrical release in December 2021 and went on to become a blockbuster success. Later, in January 2022, Akhanda had digital premieres on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Bheemla Nayak
Powerstar Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati starrer Bheemla Nayak under the direction of Saagar K Chandra with dialogues and screenplay provided by Trivikram had a theatrical release in February 2022. Later, in April 2022, Bheemla Nayak had digital premieres on Disney Plus Hotstar.
The Warriorr
Touted as an intense cop drama, The Warriorr starring Ram Pothineni in the lead role had a theatrical release in July 2022. Co-starring Krithi Shetty as the female lead, The Warriorr is a Telugu-Tamil bilingual project directed by Kollywood director Lingusamy. The film is available online on Disney Plus Hotstar. The film had Aadhi Pinishetty in the antagonist role.
Maestro
Starring Nithiin, Tamannaah and Nabha Natesh in the lead roles, Maestro had a direct-to-OTT release on Disney Plus Hotstar last year. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film is an official remake of the Hindi hit, Andhadhun.
Adbhutham
Directed by Mallik Ram, Adbhutham starring Teja Sajja and Shivani Rajshekhar as the lead pair. In November 2021, Adbhutham had a direct-to-OTT release on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Maa Oori Polimera
Directed by Dr. Anil Viswanath, Maa Oori Polimera starring Satyam Rajesh, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla in the lead roles is available online on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Iravatham
Directed by Suhaas Meera, Iravatham starring Amardeep Chowdary, Tanvi Negi, Ester Noronha in prominent roles had a direct-to-OTT release on Disney Plus Hotstar in November 2022.
Repeat
Directed by Grant Archer and Richard Miller, Repeat is a crime thriller that had a direct-to-OTT release on Disney Plus Hotstar on December 1st. The film stars Naveen Chandra, Madhoo and Achyuth Kumar in lead roles, the film has been receiving a decent response from the netizens.
Jagame Maya
Starring Dhanya Balakrishna, Teja Ainampudi, Chaitnya Rao, and Prudhvi Raj among others in key roles, Jagame Maya directed by Sunil Puppala had a direct-to-OTT release on Disney Plus Hotstar in the second week of December 2022.
Gully Rowdy
Directed by G. Nageswara Reddy, Gully Rowdy starring Sundeep Kishan and Neha Shetty as the lead pair had a theatrical release in 2021. The film is available online on Disney Plus Hotstar.