The early 2010s are often referred to as the golden era of Telugu cinema, with several films achieving unprecedented success. Some notable mentions from this period include:
2000 — Kshana Kshanam; Nuvve Kavali; Annayya 2001 — Nuvvu Nenu; Murari; Daddy 2002 — Indra; Khadgam; Santosham 2003 — Okkadu; Tagore; Simhadri 2004 — Arya; Varsham; Anji 2005 — Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana; Super; Athadu 2006 — Bommarillu; Pokiri; Happy 2007 — Kotha Bangaru Lokam; Yamadonga; Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule 2008 — Ready; Jalsa; Kotha Bangaru 2009 — Magadheera; Arya 2; Arundhati 2010 — Leader; Brindavanam; Vedam 2011 — Dookudu; Sri Rama Rajyam; 100% Love 2012 — Gabbar Singh; Eega; Ishq 2013 — Attarintiki Daredi; Baadshah; Mirchi 2014 — Manam; Race Gurram; Govindudu Andarivadele 2015 — Baahubali: The Beginning; Srimanthudu; Temper 2016 — Janatha Garage; Soggade Chinni Nayana; A Aa 2017 — Baahubali 2: The Conclusion; Arjun Reddy; Fidaa 2018 — Rangasthalam; Mahanati; Sammohanam 2019 — Maharshi; Jersey; Oh! Baby 2020 — Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo; Solo Brathuke So Better; V (note: many releases affected by COVID-19) 2021 — Uppena; Pushpa: The Rise; Most Eligible Bachelor telugu movies list 2000 to 2020 2021
The turn of the millennium was defined by relatable storytelling and the emergence of stars like Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan. The early 2010s are often referred to as