Latest Telugu movies, series streaming on OTT in 2023 – Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5, Hotstar, SonyLIV, ETV Win and aha

There’s a lot for a Telugu streaming enthusiast to savour in the digital space, from films to reality shows to web series. With several platforms like Netflix, aha, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5 trying to grab a viewer’s attention, there’s ample variety on offer. Take a look at all the latest Telugu OTT releases in 2023 you can’t afford to miss.

Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha

Darshana(Kashmira Pardesi) is a Youtuber who calls her number neighbours Vishnu(Kiran Abbavaram) and Markandeya Sharma(Murali Sharma) and turns good friends with them. While Vishnu falls for Darshana, the latter is mysteriously jailed for seven years due to Markandeya Sharma. Who is Markandeya Sharma and why’s Darshana jailed?

Platform: aha

Righto Lefto

The Telugu original sitcom Righto Lefto, produced by Anupama Chandra Koduri and Sarath Chandra Reddy under 24 Cinema Street is co-written and directed by Kurrapati Venugopall. The story is written by Rahul Sharma and the show has cinematography by Ajith Reddy Vaka.

Platform: ETV Win

Panchathantram

Veda Vyas Murthy (Brahmanandam), a retired AIR employee, has ambitions to turn a writer and participates in a storytelling competition with the hope of a publishing contract. His five stories revolve around as many senses. Stars Brahmanandam, Swathi Reddy, Samuthirakani, Rahul Vijay, Shivathmika Rajasekhar, Naresh Agastya, Divya Sripada, Vikas, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Sri Vidya.

Platform: ETV Win

Balagam

The film revolves around Komarayya, a rural patriarch, who, despite his age, has the verve of a teenager. Tensions within his family soar when he dies. While his grandson Sailu is worried about repaying his debt, his father and uncle get embroiled in an ego tussle to prove their supremacy. Meanwhile, Komarayya’s younger son sets his eyes on a piece of ancestral land. Stars Priyadarshi, Kavya Kalyanram and directed by Venu Yeldandi.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Nijam with Smita - Episode 7

After an enthralling discussion centred on two film directors - Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deva Katta - the popular talk show Nijam with Smita is back with another episode this weekend. The seventh episode brings together a real-life hero and a reel-life hero on the same stage - Major Bharat Reddy and Adivi Sesh.

Platform: Sony LIV

Telugu Indian Idol 2 - Episode 8, 9

Post the weekend series - Gala with Bala - featuring Balakrishna, that introduced the top 12 contestants of the singing reality show, the 8th and the 9th episodes of aha’s Telugu Indian Idol 2 will premiere this weekend. Composer Koti will be the chief guest. Singers Geetha Madhuri, Karthik and composer S Thaman are the judges of the show hosted by Hemchandra.

Platform: aha

Descendants of the Sun

Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo) is an assertive woman who works as a cardiothoracic surgeon at Haesung Hospital. Her life changes when she encounters Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong Ki), the Captain and team leader of the Alpha Team, who cares more about protecting anybody in need of help and his country, even if it goes against the order of his superiors. This drama will show how they bond in a time of war and overcome the odds against them.

Platform: aha

Popcorn

The film revolves around two characters Sameerana (Avika Gor) and Pavan(Sai Ronak). A bomb is planted in a Hyderabad mall and there’s chaos. The duo gets stuck in an elevator and there is no ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. What’s in store for the couple?

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Boyfriend for Hire

Arjun (Viswant) is a youngster reluctant about striking up a conversation with women owing to a series of sour experiences in childhood. He’s not keen on marriage but when his parents push him hard, he can’t say no for an answer. To choose an ideal life partner and understand women better, Arjun transforms into a ‘boyfriend for hire.’ Stars Malavika Satheesan as the female lead.

Platform: aha

Sir

Balu, a lecturer in a private educational institute, is transferred to Siripuram, as part of an initiative to empower government colleges across the state. However, when several students drop out of college while grappling with their daily realities, Balu decides to take charge of the situation and alters the course of their lives. Will he succeed in his pursuit? Stars Dhanush, Samyuktha Menon.

Platform: Netflix

Writer Padmabhushan

Writer Padmabhushan, set in Vijayawada, revolves around Bhushan (Suhas), an assistant librarian, whose writing ambitions don’t take off as expected when his debut book turns out to be a non-performer. Bhushan receives the shock of his life when his relative comes forward with a marriage proposal, while claiming to be in awe of his writing prowess. Also stars Tina Shilparaj, Rohini, Ashish Vidyarthi.

Platform: ZEE5

Telugu Indian Idol 2 - Episode 5,6

After wrapping up an immensely successful second season of his talk show, Balakrishna is back on aha for the reality show Telugu Indian Idol 2. The star, who last appeared on the show for the semi-final during the first season, will arrive for its second instalment as well and introduce the top 12 contestants in the show.

Platform: aha

Nijam with Smita - Episode 6

Telugu talk show, Nijam with Smita, hosted by musician, entrepreneur Smita brings together two leading directors in Telugu cinema - Deva Katta and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for their popular films like Prasthanam, Republic, Vennela, Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh.

Platform: Sony LIV

Anger Tales

The show primarily revolves around four characters Ranga, Radha, Pooja, Giri, essayed by Venkatesh Maha, Bindu Madhavi, Madonna Sebastian and Phani Acharya respectively while other actors play roles integral to their lives. While Pooja is a happy-go-lucky homemaker, Giri is in search of a job and Pooja is a modern-day girl facing a conflict in her marriage with Bhascker.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Bad Trip

Ravi Varma, Archana Shastry, Giridhar, Chaitanya Krishna, Adrika Sharma, Prachi Thaker play the lead roles in the Telugu show directed by Krishna Kanth Mamidala, a former associate of Bejoy Nambiar and Nagesh Kukunoor. Produced by Mahi Illindra for Sony LIV, the web series revolves around a bunch of characters who resort to crime in a bid to get rich overnight.

Platform: Sony LIV

Rana Naidu

As the feuding father and son duo in the Netflix series, Rana Naidu brings together Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati for the very first time.Rana Naidu, based on Ray Donovan is created by Karan Anshuman and produced by Sunder Aaron and Locomotive Global. Suparn S Varma and Karan Anshuman are the directors.

Platform: Netflix

Nijam with Smita - Episode 5

This week, Sai Pallavi will be seen in the fifth episode of Sony LIV’s talk show Nijam with Smita hosted by musician, entrepreneur Smita Vallurupalli. She talks about a wide range of aspects in the intriguing episode, from medicine to cinema, dance, her debut film Premam and her view of the Me Too movement, to name a few.

Platform: Sony LIV

Telugu Indian Idol 2 - Episode 3 and 4

The second edition of the music reality show Telugu Indian Idol is back with a new format, host and set of judges. Hemchandra hosts the show whose judges include composer S Thaman, singers Karthik and Geetha Madhuri. A wide bunch of contestants from various parts of the globe are leaving no stone unturned to grab the title.

Platform: aha

Kranthi

The story takes off when Ram is selected for SI training and is awaiting his posting. Ram is in love with a girl Sandhya for many years and they decide to get married while earning a nod from their parents. Much to their disappointment, Sandhya is killed by a mysterious man, leaving Ram depressed. Nearly a year later, Ramya, a cousin of Ram goes missing. Stars Rakendu Mouli, Inaya Sultana.

Platform: aha

Nijam with Smita - Episode 4

The fourth episode of Sony LIV’s latest talk show, Nijam with Smita, hosted by musician, actress and entrepreneur Smita Vallurupalli, will be arriving on the streamer this weekend. The guests for the episode are actor Sudheer Babu and sportsperson Pullela Gopichand, childhood friends who also chased a career in badminton together many years ago.

Platform: Sony LIV

Butta Bomma

Butta Bomma, set in Doodikonda, Vizag, revolves around Satya(Anikha Surendran) is a college dropout who calls an auto driver Murali(Surya Vashisth) accidentally. The wrong call brings the two closer and they eventually fall in love. As Satya’s parents fix her match, she decides to elope with Murali. However, a twist in the tale changes their world upside down and Satya is left in no man’s land.

Platform: Netflix

The Great Indian Kitchen

An independent woman makes an effort to deal with the customs of a patriarchal family after marriage. When her mother-in-law is away from the house for a few months, her husband and her father-in-law wreck havoc on her life. Stars Rahul Ravindran, Aishwarya Rajesh and directed by R Kannan.

Platform: ZEE5

Vaarasudu

The story revolves around how the youngest son in a family, who cuts ties with his near and dear, salvages the future of a huge company owned by his father and resolves several issues in the lives of his brothers. Stars Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Sarathkumar, Sangeetha, Srikanth and Shaam.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Telugu Indian Idol Season 2

Telugu, Tamil OTT platform aha will continue to premiere the music reality show in the second season as well. The judges this time around include composer S Thaman, singers Karthik and Geetha Madhuri. The first episode of the second season will be aired on aha this weekend.

Platform: aha

Waltair Veerayya

Set in a Vizag backdrop, Waltair Veerayya’s story takes off, when a few RAW agents nab a dreaded criminal Solomon Ceaser(Bobby Simha) and lock him up in a jail. However, when Solomon escapes and flees to Malaysia, the cops take the help of local messiah Waltair Veerayya(Chiranjeevi) to bring the former back. However, Veerayya has a personal motive behind nabbing Solomon. Waltair Veerayya offers an entertaining yet a familiar concoction of emotions, comedy, romance and action.

Platform: Netflix

Veera Simha Reddy

The story revolves around Jai (Balakrishna), an automobile store owner in Istanbul, who’s a pillar of strength in his mother Meenakshi’s (Honey Rose) life. He meets a wannabe singer Isha (Shruti Haasan) at a pub and despite initial friction, love blossoms between the two. Just as Jai and Isha get ready to tie the knot, Meenakshi informs him about her past and the legacy of his father Veera Simha Reddy (Balakrishna), something she’s hidden from him all along. Why does Jai return to India?

Platform: Hotstar

Michael

An orphan joins the gang of a dreaded don in Mumbai. The don assigns a task to the newly joined hoodlum, but fails in his mission after he develops a soft corner towards a girl. Dejected with the indifference of his henchman, the don decides to kill him. However, the mafia baron isn't aware of the dark past of the orphan, who joined him several years ago. Will this face-off herald a new era in the Mumbai underworld? Stars Sundeep Kishan, Divyansha Kaushik, Vijay Sethupathi, Varun Sandesh in key roles.

Platform: aha

Puli Meka

The show revolves around a series of cops who’re after a psychopath who’s sending shockwaves among citizens in Hyderabad. The peculiarity with the killer here is that he’s killing a series of cops, another reason why the department is taking the case more seriously. There’s an astrological dimension to the story as well. Directed by K Chakravarthy Reddy and written by Kona Venjat and stars Aadi Saikumar, Lavanya Tripathi and Siri Hanumanth in key roles.

Platform: ZEE5

Nijam with Smita Episode 3

An unfiltered conversation filled with laughs and surprises, an episode featuring Nani and Rana Daggubati on third episode with Nijam with Smita. An industry insider and an outsider share their insights into nepotism and how they made a mark in the industry. The earlier episodes on the show featured noted star Chiranjeevi and popular politician, former AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. The host Smita is well known as a musician, actress as well.

Platform: Sony LIV

Kalyanam Kamaneeyam

The story of the drama revolves around two college sweethearts Shruthi(Priya Bhavani Shankar) and Siva(Santosh Soban). The former decides to get married to Siva, despite him not having a job. While their life after marriage appears smooth, Shruthi forces Siva to bag a job at the earliest. However, his attempts don’t bear fruit and works as a cab driver for a living. He however misleads Shruthi that he’s working as a software engineer.

Platform: aha

Gaalodu

Referred to as Gaalodu in a village, Sudheer plays a wastrel who has no purpose in life in the film. He quarrels with the son of a village head and accidentally kills him. He flees to Hyderabad and helps the female lead in a conflicting situation. Gaalodu a.k.a Sudheer is roped in as a driver in her house and he falls in love with the girl. However, the girl’s father isn’t happy with their relationship. What’s the road ahead for the couple?

Platform: aha

Lucky Lakshman

The story revolves around Lakshman (Sohel) who is smitten by his college mate Shriya (Mokksha). Lakshman has little respect for his father and in fact, leaves him to settle with Shriya, who takes care of him for the time being. However, they part ways soon and in his aim to be rich, starts a marriage bureau with the help of his friends. Lakshman turns rich overnight and transforms drastically as a person. Soon, he discovers that his ex is going through a terrible phase. Will Lakshman and Shreya reunite?

Platform: aha

Nijam with Smita - Episode 2 with Chandrababu Naidu

The second episode of the show will feature noted politician, former AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu as a guest. The promos of the episode certainly promise an intriguing conversation where the politico spills the beans about many interesting chapters in his life - ranging from his love life to politics, handing crisis situations and coming to terms with failure, to name a few.

Platform: SonyLIV

Sadha Nannu Nadipe

Sadha Nannu Nadipe revolves around a happy go-lucky guy MJ a.k.a Micheal Jackson (Pratheek) who falls in love with a girl Samaya Hasini a.k.a Saaha (Vaishnavi) and woos her until he earns her nod. The two marry against the wishes of Saaha’s father (Rajeev Kanakala) but the tables turn after they tie the knot. Saaha intentionally distances MJ from her for a mysterious reason. What’s in store for the couple?

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Raajahyogam

The film revolves around a mechanic Rishi (Sai Ronak), a mechanic, whose only aim in life is to find a rich girl and marry her without any worries. He bumps into Shree (Ankita Saha), a rich kid and tries every trick in the book to woo her. Meanwhile, there’s infighting amongst a group of gangsters for two diamonds. What connects Rishi and Shree to these gangsters and diamonds?

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Tegimpu

A dreaded gang plans to rob a private bank in Chennai. However, another criminal already enters the bank with the same motive. But he has other reasons to destroy the reputation of the bank. His moves pose a threat to the gang and cops in the city. What connects this criminal to the bank? Stars Ajith, Manju Warrier.

Platform: Netflix

Hunt 

The film revolves around a cop Arjun, who meets with an accident while solving a high profile case involving his good friend and colleague Aryan Dev. However, after the accident, Arjun has little clue about his past but still needs to unlock the mystery surrounding the killer. His friend Mohan Bhargav stands by his side through thick and thin. However, the path for Arjun isn’t quite rosy ahead. Stars Sudheer Babu, Srikanth, Bharath.

Platforms: aha, Amazon Prime Video

Nijam with Smita

Smita, noted singer is making her debut as a talk show host, where she discusses a variety of topics, including the impact of cinema, its influence on society, the representation of women in cinema, nepotism in the industry and the stories of real-life heroes. The guests in this season are Chiranjeevi, Nani, Rana Daggubati, Chandrababu Naidu, Adivi Sesh, Sai Pallavi, and Radhika Sarathkumar.

Platform: SonyLIV

Mukhachitram 

Mukhachitram takes off with an eminent plastic surgeon Raj Kumar (Vikas Vasishta) expressing his interest in a girl named Mahathi (Priya Vadlamani) and marrying her later. However, his childhood sweetheart Maya Fernandez (Ayesha Khan) is after Raj as well and paves the way for some serious trouble in the latter’s marital life. What’s in store for Raj and how’s he related to Dr. Satya (Chaitanya Rao) ?

Platforms: aha, Amazon Prime Video

18 Pages 

Siddu, a software employee, is head over heels in love with Preethi, but their relationship falls apart when the latter cheats on him. While lamenting over his past, he comes across a diary of a girl named Nandini in the middle of a road. With every page in the book, Siddu becomes more obsessed with Nandini and his outlook towards life drastically changes by the day. There’s a twist in the tale when Siddu tries to trace Nandini’s wherabouts. Will Siddu and Nandini ever get to meet each other?

Platform: Netflix, aha

3Cs 

Chandrika, Catherine and Chaitra are three inseparable friends leading contrasting lives in Hyderabad. While Chaitra is always concerned about not disappointing her parents, Chandrika is a pampered girl, who lives life queen-size, in the absence of her parents. Catherine, an event manager, is yet to heal from the wounds of her dysfunctional upbringing. Days before Chaitra’s marriage, the trio meets at a bar but mysteriously lands in Andaman the next morning. What’s in store for the girl gang?

Platform: SonyLIV

Cheppalani Undi

Chandu (Yash Puri), a socially responsible television reporter, who adores his mother tongue, meets with an accident prior to a crucial day in his life. Post the mishap, he forgets Telugu and speaks in gibberish. Even his lady love Vennela (Stefy Patel) struggles to comprehend his lingo. What’s in store for the couple and will Chandu ever return to normalcy? Watch the film to know more.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Korameenu

The story takes off with a much-feared cop Meesala Raju aka Sitarama Raju (Shatru) being transferred from Vijayawada to Vizag. Upon his arrival, a group of men mysteriously shave Meesala Raju’s moustache. This irks Meesala Raju, who further has to deal with the drug mafia in Jalaripeta area, controlled by Karuna (Harish Uthaman). Karuna has a spat with his driver Koti (Anand Ravi). What connection does Koti have with Meesala Raju and this tale?

Platform: Amazon Prime

Anukoni Prayanam

The film revolves around two masons, played by Rajendra Prasad and Narasimha Raju, working in Bhubaneshwar. They are inseparable friends who find solace in each other’s company. Days before the COVID-19 lockdown, they’re asked to leave the site and return to their hometowns. However, their journey begins on a false note when one of the friends dies of a heart attack. How far can a man go to fulfil his friend’s wish in a curfew situation? Stars Rajendra Prasad, Narasimha Raju.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Jhansi Season 2

Anjali, who was raised as an orphan and went through a traumatic childhood, is yet to get over her past. She is kidnapped by thugs, understands very little about the connection between her past and present but it’s clear that she has earned many enemies in her growing years. Will Anjali finally come to terms with the chaos around her? Chandini Chowdary, Mumaith Khan, Raj Arjun, Sharanya, Kalyan master, Chaitanya Sagiraju, Aberaam and others too play important roles.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

ATM

The heist thriller has an exciting bunch of young actors and veterans. Prudhvi Raj, Subbaraju, Divyavani, Shafi are the more familiar faces in the show that also stars Bigg Boss Telugu fame VJ Sunny, Divi Vadthya, Roiel Shree, Harshini, Krishna Burugula and others in key roles. Produced by Harshith Reddy and Hanshitha under Dil Raju Productions. Story by Harish Shankar and directed by Chandramohan C.

Platform: ZEE5

Dhamaka

One of the most revered CEOs in the country, Nanda Gopal Chakravarthi is diagnosed with a terminal disease and is expected to live for only two months. While there’s curiosity around the company’s future successor, the hot favourite to take Nanda Gopal’s legacy forward is his son Anand Chakravarthi. JP, a crooked businessman, though, is committed to using his entire wherewithal to take over the company. Stars Ravi Teja, Sreeleela and directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina.

Platform: Netflix

Gurtundha Seetakalam

The film, a remake of the Kannada hit Love Mocktail, revolves around a middle-class youngster Dev(Satyadev), who’s head over heels in love with Ammu(Kavya Shetty), though their relationship ends on a sour note. Dev soon ties the knot and gets married to Nidhi(Tamannaah) and they lead a blissful life together. However, an unexpected twist turns a roadblock to their equation and changes their life beyond comprehension. How do Dev and Nidhi handle the setback and move on?

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam

Sripada Srinivas, a Telugu teacher and another English teacher are deputed for election duty in Maredumilli, a remote village in Andhra Pradesh. While their job as government officers is to ensure maximum voter participation, they face friction from villagers, who believe the election would do little to change their future. However, over time, they realise Srinivas genuinely means good to them. Stars Allari Naresh, Anandhi.

Platform: ZEE5

Hit 2 

Krishna Dev a.k.a KD is a suave cop who takes his profession seriously and often underestimates the intelligence of criminals. He’s in a relationship with a boutique owner Aarya, who also works with a women welfare organisation. However, when KD investigates the death of Sanjana, a small-time worker at a bar, who’s ruthlessly chopped into pieces, he faces the biggest conflict in his career while the criminal outsmarts him at every step. Stars Adivi Sesh, Meenakshi Chaudhury. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Butterfly

Geetha is a small-time employee in a company, who leads a happy life with her sister Vyjayanthi and her children. Vyjayanthi, a lawyer by profession, needs to leave for Delhi for work and leaves her kids with Geetha. While Geetha leaves for a parent-teacher’s meeting in their school, the kids suddenly go missing. The demands from the kidnappers only get worse with every call. Who’s behind this? To what extent will Geetha go to rescue them? Stars Anupama Parameswaran, Nihal Kodhaty, Bhumika.

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Unstoppable 2 with NBK

The one-of-a-kind chat show hosted by Nandamuri Balakrishna is entertaining its masses like never before. Prabhas along with his best pal Gopichand, where both will speak about their struggles in the industry, friendship and failures.

Platform: aha

Mister Pellam  

Mr. Pellam, a daily series starring Amardeep, Pooja Moorthy, Sonia, revolves around Bhavya, Nivas and Rekha. While a dreamy-eyed Bhavya expects a loving husband who accepts her with all her imperfections, Nivas looks forward to get hitches with a rich girl and settle for life. Rekha is in the middle of a quest for unconditional love. What’s in store for the trio? Where are their love lives headed?

Platform: aha