Rural dramas are integral to Indian cinema, offering nostalgia and emotion. Here are five heartwarming Telugu rural dramas on OTT that beautifully capture life in small towns.
Last Updated: 02.59 PM, May 27, 2025
Rural dramas are a part and parcel of Indian cinema, that give a nostalgic feel and take us back in time. When it comes to the OTT space, there have been several shows and films set in rural areas. Here are five such heartwarming Telugu rural dramas to binge-watch on OTT.
Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu is a village drama and has Pushpa fame Jagdeesh Prathap as the main lead. He belongs to a small town in Telangana and owns two acres of land. How this land gets him into solid trouble is showcased in a fun and emotional manner. Vennela Kishore also plays a key role in this rural drama.
Ambajipeta Marriage Band is a heartwarming rural drama featuring the super-talented Suhas in the lead role. Set in the small town of Ambajipeta in the Godavari district, the film is a romantic drama that has emotional brother-sister moments and also deals with caste-based issues. The emotional thread in the film leaves you in tears.
Balu Gani Talkies is also a small town film about a young man who happens to own a theater and tries hard to run it. The film starts as a family drama and ends as a thriller by the end. The emotional turmoil that the hero goes through makes for a gripping watch on OTTplay Premium.
Colour Photo is a National award-winning village drama featuring Suhas in the lead role. Directed by Sandeep Raj, the film is about the story of a rich girl falling for a de-glam and poor boy in her village. Sunil plays the main villain, and the manner in which the romantic drama and emotional moments are showcased makes this film a must-watch.
35-Chinna Katha Kaadu is also a small-town family drama set in the small town of Tirupathi. Featuring Nivetha Thomas as the female lead, the film is about an uneducated housewife helping her son, who keeps failing in Math time and again. The middle-class values, emotions, and inspirational story make this film a must-watch on OTTplay Premium.
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