The period from 2000 to 2021 witnessed Telugu cinema (Tollywood) evolve from a regional industry into a global powerhouse. The 2000s focused on mass masala entertainers and family dramas. The 2010s brought technological upgrades, pan-Indian stories, and the rise of superstars like Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, and Allu Arjun. By 2021, Telugu films were dominating the Indian box office post-COVID.
| Year | Movie Title | Star Cast | Why it Matters | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dookudu | Mahesh Babu | Blockbuster action-comedy. | | 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Pawan Kalyan | Remake of Dabangg ; massive hit. | | 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Pawan Kalyan | Highest grosser at the time. | | 2014 | Manam | Akkineni trio | Sentimental time-travel drama. | | 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Prabhas | Pan-India phenomenon. | telugu movies list 2000 to 2020 2021
(2021) : A global phenomenon that established Allu Arjun as a pan-Indian star and generated significant box office revenue. The period from 2000 to 2021 witnessed Telugu