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Disliked Nani's The Paradise? Watch THESE Telugu action dramas instead

Updated On: 24 September, 2026 10:32 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Nani's much-awaited period action drama, The Paradise, has finally hit the screens, and the viewers seem not very impressed. The film has received mixed to negative reviews from the audience, who are criticising the overuse of violence. If you too are unimpressed by Nani's latest offering, watch these 10 action dramas that show what Telugu films actually have to offer.

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Nani in The Paradise. Pic via X
Nani in The Paradise. Pic via X
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Srikanth Odela and Nani's Dasara (2023) is an intense, raw action drama is set against the backdrop of the coal mines of Godavarikhani, exploring themes of friendship, love, and rebellion.
Srikanth Odela and Nani's Dasara (2023) is an intense, raw action drama is set against the backdrop of the coal mines of Godavarikhani, exploring themes of friendship, love, and rebellion.
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Starring Adivi Sesh, Major (2022) a biographical action drama around the inspiring life and sacrifice of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Starring Adivi Sesh, Major (2022) a biographical action drama around the inspiring life and sacrifice of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
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SS Rajamouli's Magadheera (2009) is about a street-bike racer who discovers his connection to a 17th-century warrior through reincarnation.
SS Rajamouli's Magadheera (2009) is about a street-bike racer who discovers his connection to a 17th-century warrior through reincarnation.
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Kanche (2015) explore the events of World War II, specifically the contributions of British Indian Army soldiers fighting against Nazi forces in Europe.
Kanche (2015) explore the events of World War II, specifically the contributions of British Indian Army soldiers fighting against Nazi forces in Europe.
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Maa Inti Bangaaram (2026) is a blockbuster female-led action drama starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is about a woman who returns to a traditional family village, only to face violent threats that force her to fight back.
Maa Inti Bangaaram (2026) is a blockbuster female-led action drama starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is about a woman who returns to a traditional family village, only to face violent threats that force her to fight back.
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Irumudi (2026) starring Ravi Teja, shows an emotional bond between a father and his daughter amid a dangerous local conflict.
Irumudi (2026) starring Ravi Teja, shows an emotional bond between a father and his daughter amid a dangerous local conflict.
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Directed by Sukumar and starring Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Rangasthalam (2018) is set in a 1980s village dominated by a corrupt government and a ruthless local president.
Directed by Sukumar and starring Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Rangasthalam (2018) is set in a 1980s village dominated by a corrupt government and a ruthless local president.
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Allu Arjun's Pushpa franchise, directed by Sukumar shows the rise of a daily laborer in the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate.
Allu Arjun's Pushpa franchise, directed by Sukumar shows the rise of a daily laborer in the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate.
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Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, RRR (2022) is a massive fictional action drama around two legendary revolutionaries fighting against the British Raj in the 1920s.
Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, RRR (2022) is a massive fictional action drama around two legendary revolutionaries fighting against the British Raj in the 1920s.
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Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) is about a young man swapped at birth who enters a millionaire's estate to protect his biological family.
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) is about a young man swapped at birth who enters a millionaire's estate to protect his biological family.

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