Telugu horror movies are amazing. They have a special place in our hearts, making them race faster with every scene. Telugu cinema has given us some spine-chilling films that will keep you awake at night.
Let’s dive into the scariest Telugu movies that have left audiences screaming and sleeping with their lights on.
[1] Masooda
Masooda is among the supernatural horror Telugu movies written and directed by debutant Sai Kiran. The movie was produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka. The film stars in the lead roles are:
- Sangeetha
- Thiruveer
- Kavya Kalyanram
- Subhalekha Sudhakar
It was released on 18 November 2022.
The story is about Neelam, a schoolteacher in Hyderabad and a single mother. When her daughter, Naziya, starts behaving oddly, Neelam asks her neighbor, Gopi, for help. They first see a doctor, then turn to a Baba, thinking a spirit might possess Naziya.
After confirming that Naziya is indeed haunted, the Baba directs them to Rizwan. Rizwan finds out that Naziya is being haunted by a ghost named Masooda. The rest of the tale revolves around a search for Masooda’s background and solving the mystery.
[2] Tantra
Tantra is one of the Telugu movies written and directed by Srinivas Gopisetti. The main roles are played by:
- Ananya Nagalla
- Dhanush Raghumudri
- Saloni Aswani
The film was released on March 15, 2024.
The movie revolves around Rekha. She lives with her strict father after her mother dies. One day, she starts seeing evil spirits, which disturb her life. Meanwhile, Rekha is in love with Teja, who discovers that someone is performing dark rituals against her.
Who is behind these rituals? Why did they choose Rekha? What is Rekha’s past? And what did Teja do to protect her? You can find the answers to these questions by watching the movie.
[3] Pindam
Pindam is a horror thriller movie directed by Sai Kiran Daida. It features Sriram and Kushee Ravi in her first Telugu film, along with Easwari Rao and Srinivas Avasarala.
The story is inspired by a real event that took place in a house in Nalgonda during the 1930s. The film came out on Dec 15, 2023. It will be available to stream on Aha.
Antony, an accountant working at a rice mill, decides to move his family into a new house in Surlapet. When they arrive, his pregnant wife Mary, their kids Sophie and Tara, and Antony’s mother start experiencing strange and creepy events. They soon realize the house is haunted and ask a demon expert named Annamma for help. As things get more mysterious, an investigator named Lokanath enters the scene. This makes things more mysterious.
To conclude
The Telugu horror movies are becoming better and better, with new directors bringing new ideas to scare us. They combine modern technologies with old horror traditions and create unique experiences that stick with us long after the movie ends. These films are more than just scary. They explore our fears and make us feel things we have never felt before. We hope this blog helped you.