The line between horror and thriller is blurring. These films may not be pure horror, but they contain enough supernatural or scary elements to be on this list.
Following the massive success of the first installment, this sequel dives deeper into the dark occult practices of Rudravanam. Ancient curses and black magic.
(Aug 1, ZEE5) - A haunting mystery-thriller with a 7.5/10 IMDb rating, focusing on one man's dark night-time journey into isolation and fractured realities.
Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha (Telugu debut), Divya Khosla Kumar
: Directed by Koushik Pegallapati, Kishkindhapuri marked a major career revival for Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas. It grossed over ₹24.10 crore, blending a claustrophobic atmosphere with brilliant sound design. Critics widely praised the unique concept of a haunted radio station. 2. Jatadhara horror movies in telugu 2025 top
The year 2025 has been a significant one for Telugu horror cinema, with major stars like Tamannaah Bhatia leading high-profile projects alongside indie sleepers. Top Rated & Blockbuster Telugu Horror Films (2025)
Do not watch this alone in a dark room if you suffer from sleep paralysis.
The third chapter of the cult-hit franchise that redefined "rural dark magic" for the Telugu audience. Revenge and the ultimate price of necromancy.
Raghu Kadiyam Release Date: January 10, 2025 The line between horror and thriller is blurring
A psychological horror film focusing on inner demons and malevolent spirits. Supernatural & Mystery Thrillers Kishkindhapuri
As the calendar year winds down, there's no slowing in the horror department. December is packed with potentially chilling releases that promise to close out 2025 with a bang.
fans of Midsommar and Bramayugam (Malayalam). This film proved that Telugu audiences crave slow-burn, folk horror.
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Movies like Kantara and Virupaksha proved that audiences love stories about village deities, ancient curses, black magic (Chetabadi), and tantrics. The fear factor in 2025 comes not from ghosts, but from the wrath of nature and gods.
Starring Adhire Abhi and Swathi Mandal, this film highlights the growth of regional Telugu horror cinema with fresh narratives. 4. Na Anveshana (2025)
: A group of unsuspecting tourists signs up for a late-night ghost tour at a vintage, abandoned radio station. During the tour, they accidentally awaken a slumbering, malevolent spirit. Trapped inside with the building locked down, they must survive the night as otherworldly powers manipulate the airwaves.
Praised for its unique blend of horror, action, and mythology. A sequel to Odela Railway Station , this film features Tamannaah Bhatia as a savior named Shiva Shakti who protects her village from a malevolent spirit.