The Telugu film industry witnessed the release of numerous notable movies across different genres. The year kicked off with the highly anticipated film “Tagore” directed by V.V. Vinayak and starring Chiranjeevi. It garnered immense popularity and success at the box office. Another significant release was “Okkadu” directed by Gunasekhar, which featured Mahesh Babu and Bhoomika Chawla in lead roles and became a massive hit.
The action genre was well represented with films like “Simhadri” starring Jr. NTR and directed by S.S. Rajamouli, and “Dhana 51” directed by Krishna Vamsi. These movies captivated the audience with their intense storylines and powerful performances.
2003 also witnessed the release of several entertaining and romantic films such as “Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu” starring Tarun and Shriya Saran, and “Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi” starring Ravi Teja and Asin.
The comedy genre saw movies like “Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu” starring Tarun and Aarthi Agarwal and “Kabaddi Kabaddi” directed by Veeru Potla.
Additionally, films like “Anand” directed by Sekhar Kammula, “Journey” directed by M. Saravanan, and “Johnny” directed by Pawan Kalyan also garnered attention for their unique storytelling.
The year 2003 proved to be a diverse and successful year for Telugu cinema with a mix of action-packed, romantic, and comedic films, providing the audience with a wide range of options to enjoy.
Telugu movies schedule
| Channel Name | Movie Timing & Duration | Movie summary |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 26-Jun 15:00 (02:45) | Santhosham – Karthik & Padhu are in love with each other & they get married. Padhu gives birth to a baby boy after which she dies. Then her sister marries Karthik. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 26-Jun 15:00 (03:00) | Santhosham – Annu falls in love with Pratik, her sister’s husband. Later, Pratik as a widower seeks Annu’s hand in marriage. However, her family arranges her marriage with a childhood friend. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 26-Jun 15:30 (02:30) | Raju Gari Gadhi 2 – Three friends decide to invest in a resort and run a business. When they learn that a series of paranormal activities takes place, they seek help from a renowned mentalist. |
| ETV Cinema | 26-Jun 16:00 (02:34) | Terror – Terror. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 26-Jun 16:00 (03:00) | Gunde Jallumandi – Cast – Uday Kiran,Aditi Sarma,Venu Madhav,Dharmavarapu,Subramanyam & Others. |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 26-Jun 16:41 (01:19) | Filler / Promo – Filler segment. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 26-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | F2 Fun & Frustration – Two young men hope to control their wives after their respective marriages. However, their chauvinistic attitude often lands them in hilarious situations. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 26-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | Rang De – Arjun despises his neighbour Anu. But circumstances drive the two to get married. Will Arjun’s hatred for Anu ruin their marriage, or will love blossom between the two? |
| Zee Cinemalu | 26-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | Rang De – Arjun despises his neighbour Anu. But circumstances drive them to get married. |
| ETV Cinema | 26-Jun 18:34 (00:26) | Navvule Navvulu – A lover’s life is messed when he is suspected for his rival’s murder. |
| ETV Cinema | 26-Jun 19:00 (03:28) | Devadasu – When Devadasu & Parvati’s love is not accepted by society, he turns to alcohol. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 26-Jun 19:00 (03:00) | Hanuman Junction – Cast – Arjun, Jagapathi Babu, Sneha & Others. |
| Gemini Movies | 26-Jun 19:00 (03:00) | Hanuman Junction – A man who loves the sister of rowdy brothers joins her brother’s company and tries to sort out their complicated love lives and win her heart. |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 26-Jun 21:00 (02:16) | Miss India – After moving to the USA, an aspiring Indian entrepreneur is forced to deal with sexism, criticism and rivalry as she attempts to start her tea business. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 26-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Mirchi – A man confronts his GF’s violent family, but uncovers a dark past of his own. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 26-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Mirchi – A man returns to his country in order, ostensibly, to reform his girlfriend’s violent family, but he seems to have a strange connection and a rather dark past. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 26-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Shivaji – An engineer arrives in India to serve the nation. A few corrupt officials and politicians try to stop him while he tries to overcome the obstacles. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 26-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Shivaji – A SW engineer arrives in India to serve the nation. A few corrupt officials and politicians try to stop him while he tries to overcome the obstacles. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 26-Jun 22:00 (03:00) | Kashmora – Cast – Rajendra Prasad and others. |
| ETV Cinema | 26-Jun 22:28 (02:32) | Preminchalani Vundi – Raghu and Chanda love each other dearly and dream of having a life together. However, when Lankesh enters their lives and also falls in love with Chanda, many complications arise. |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 27-Jun 00:00 (01:41) | Gatham – A couple sets out on a road trip but gets stranded in the middle of nowhere when their car breaks down. Soon, they take help from a stranger, unaware that he is a psychopath. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 27-Jun 00:00 (03:00) | Krishna Babu – Krishna Babu is a well-respected chieftain of a village. When he is about to get engaged to his love Rama, his criminal past comes to haunt him. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 00:00 (02:16) | Santosham – After losing the man she loves to her cousin, a woman gets her hopes up when he is widowed. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 01:30 (02:30) | Mesthri – Cast – Dasari Narayana Roa & Others. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 27-Jun 03:00 (03:00) | Cheliya – While being taken as a prisoner of war by the Pakistani force during the Kargil War, Indian army pilot reminisces his romance with Leela. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 04:00 (03:00) | Anugraha Devatha – Movie. |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 04:00 (03:00) | Anugraha Devatha – Directed by Bhaskar and Produced by K M Vasudeva Rao, B T Nanjappa. The film stars Shashikumar, Sithara, Neena, Sathyapriya, Janakamma, Gayathri Prabhakar, Anitharani. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 05:30 (00:19) | Just Chill – Just Chill. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 06:00 (00:20) | Just Chill – An entertainment-based program. |
| ETV Cinema | 27-Jun 07:00 (03:00) | Tharangalu – Tharangalu. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 07:00 (03:00) | Abilasha – Cast – Chiranjeevi, Radhika. |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 07:00 (03:00) | Abilasha – In order to reform the death sentence penalty, a lawyer sets a trap and gets himself arrested for a murder. But he is caught in his own web of evidence and struggles to prove his innocence. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 27-Jun 07:00 (02:00) | Uyyala Jampala – Suri and Uma are childhood friends & very close to each other. But they do not realise that their affection is much more than just friendship. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 27-Jun 07:00 (02:00) | Uyyala Jampala – When Uma elopes with the boy, Suri tracks her down and tries to expose her lover. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 07:00 (01:50) | Soggadu – Sobhanadri loves Saroja whose father rejects him for lack of education. Sobhanadri states that he will marry an educated girl. He meets Lata who marries him since she is escaping an arranged marriage. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 07:00 (02:02) | Soggadu – Ravi likes Swati but is unable to express his love to her. He helps her escape from her wedding, only to realise that she likes Chandu. |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 27-Jun 09:00 (02:01) | Yemaipothaney – Jyotish, a talented but jobless chap falls head over heels for Shubhani, a girl who doesn’t believe in love. Jyotish’s life takes a roller coaster ride once Shubhani notices his interest towards her. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 27-Jun 09:00 (03:00) | Kotha Bangaru Lokam – Balu falls in love with his classmate Swapna, the daughter of a rich business tycoon. Trouble brews when Swapna’s parents see a picture of the couple in a newspaper and stop her from studying further. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 09:00 (02:40) | Brand Babu – The son of a wealthy brand-obsessed man, is just like his father. He wants to marry the daughter of a minister but unknowingly woos her maid, Radha. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 09:02 (02:58) | Brand Babu – D Babu, enamored by Home Minister’s daughter, accidentally woos her maid Radha. |
| ETV Cinema | 27-Jun 10:00 (03:00) | Attagaru Kotha Kodalu – Movie. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 10:00 (03:00) | Ayodhya Ramaiah – Cast – Srihari,Bhanu Priya.and others, |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 10:00 (03:00) | Ayodhya Ramaiah – A 2000 Indian Telugu language movie directed by Mahesh Chandra starring Srihari, Bhanupriya and Others. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 27-Jun 12:00 (03:00) | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu – The story is about Mavayya and his wife live with their two sons. The brothers share a warm relationship although they are poles apart in nature. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 27-Jun 12:00 (03:00) | Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu – Balu is in love with his classmate Swapna. Trouble brews when her parents see a picture of the couple in a newspaper. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 12:00 (03:00) | Gorintaku – Siblings Ashok and Lakshmi share an ideal brother-sister relationship. They find their perfect partners and lead a happily married life until their aunt arrives. She creates problems in their life. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 12:00 (03:00) | Gorintaku – Ashok and Lakshmi share an ideal brother-sister relationship. They lead a happily married life until Ashok’s wife’s aunt comes and creates mayhem. |
| ETV Cinema | 27-Jun 13:00 (03:00) | Rowdy Gari Pellam – Kotagiri hires Rowdy Rambabu to rape a bride Janaki to settle an old score with her. But things get complicated when Janaki decides to marry Rambabu. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 13:00 (03:00) | Nenu Sailaja – Cast – Ram, Keerthi Suresh, Sathyaraj, Rohini& Ot. |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 13:00 (03:00) | Nenu Sailaja – Hari, a carefree bachelor, tries to woo several girls. However, his life takes a turn when he meets his childhood friend, Shailu, after many years. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 27-Jun 15:00 (03:00) | Nene Raju Nene Mantri – Jogendra decides to become a politician for the sake of his wife Radha’s happiness. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 27-Jun 15:00 (03:00) | Nene Raju Nene Mantri – Padma takes up the challenge of reforming Rajendra, to pay back her benefactor’s daughter, Rupa. Things get complicated when Rajendra falls in love with Padma, and Rupa suspects Padma’s intentions. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 15:00 (02:50) | Ninne Ishta Paddanu – Charan goes to Hyderabad to find his girlfriend Sanjana and meets Geeta. He finds Sanjana and learns that her love for him was fake. |
| Raj Musix Telugu | 27-Jun 15:30 (01:30) | Movie Review – The host presents her opinions on the latest Telugu movies released in the cinema halls. Later, the audience also give its verdict on the film. |
| ETV Cinema | 27-Jun 16:00 (03:00) | Ranikasula Rangamma – Sukumar, the son of a rich industrialist, is a spoilt man who takes advantage of innocent village girls. However, when Roja complains to his father, the two conspire to teach Sukumar a lesson. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 16:00 (03:00) | Ee Abbayi Chala Manchodu – Cast – Raviteja, Vani, Ajay Ratnam & Others. |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 16:00 (03:00) | Ee Abbayi Chala Manchodu – Vivek’s father thinks love means sex while Vivek thinks love is pure. He falls in love with a girl whose mother thinks men should only be dominated. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 27-Jun 18:00 (03:30) | I – Lingesan is a handsome and successful model. But his life changes forever when he develops a hunchback due to an injection and decides to avenge his situation. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | Ready – Chandu, an engineering student, lives an independent life. He falls in love with Pooja and plans to marry her with his family’s consent, but there’s someone casting a spell on her happiness. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | Ready – Mistaken identity causes college student to kidnap bride from wedding. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 19:00 (03:00) | Style – Cast – Lawrence, Prabhudeva, Raja Charmi & Others. |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 19:00 (03:00) | Style – Ganesh, a talented dancer loses his legs in an accident. To get back at him Ganesh trains a prospective heir and defeats Anthony in his own game. |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 27-Jun 21:00 (01:59) | Merise Merise – A small-town girl and a city guy become each other’s support through the challenges of life. However, only time can tell if romance will find its way into their special friendship. |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 27-Jun 21:00 (02:50) | Mohini – Vaishnavi falls in love with Sandeep. Things take a turn when she is possessed by the spirit of Mohini, who wants vengeance from Sandeep’s family. |
| Zee Cinemalu | 27-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Mohini – A disfigured man meets a strikingly beautiful woman who claims to love him. Who is she? |
| STAR Maa Movies | 27-Jun 21:30 (02:30) | DJ Tillu – Bala Gangadhar Tilak, also known as DJ Tillu, is a young man who wishes to become a disc jockey someday. However, his life changes after he falls in love with Radhika. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 27-Jun 22:00 (03:00) | Donga Police – Cast – Rajiv kanakala, Nikhil. |
| Gemini Movies | 27-Jun 22:00 (03:00) | Donga Police – Cast – Nikhil,Seshank & others. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 00:00 (03:00) | Love You Bangaram – Aakash springs a surprise on his wife by agreeing to her request to take up a job just so that she does not feel bored waiting for him to come back. |
| Star Maa Movies HD | 28-Jun 00:00 (03:00) | Love You Bangaram – Aakash & Meenakshi get married against the wishes of their parents.They live happily until Akash begins to suspect that Meenakshi is having an affair. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 01:30 (02:30) | Mee Intikosthe Emistaaru Maa Intikoste Emi Testaaru – Cast – Aditya Om, Sangeetha, Sunil, Radhika Choudary& Others. |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 03:00 (03:00) | Mask – To woo the police commissioner’s daughter is no mean task as martial arts expert Anandan finds out. |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 04:00 (02:30) | Mama Bagunnava – Cast – Rajendra Prasad, Bhanupriya & Others. |
| Gemini Movies | 28-Jun 04:00 (02:30) | Mama Bagunnava – Jaya and Vijaya are tough girls. They marry the doctor sons of Dhananjaya Rao, who had their union leader father murdered, to avenge the murder. |
| DD Saptagiri | 28-Jun 05:04 (00:26) | Movie – Movie name is yet to announced by this channel. |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 28-Jun 06:00 (02:01) | Yemaipothaney – |
| ETV Cinema | 28-Jun 07:00 (03:00) | Gorantha Deepam – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 07:00 (03:00) | Birla Ramudu – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 07:00 (02:00) | Tungabhadra – |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 28-Jun 07:00 (02:00) | The Great Indian Kitchen (2023) – |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 28-Jun 08:01 (00:59) | Filler / Promo – |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 28-Jun 09:00 (01:57) | Moothan – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 09:00 (03:00) | Happy Days – |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 28-Jun 09:00 (03:00) | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule – |
| ETV Cinema | 28-Jun 10:00 (03:00) | Raktha Sindooram – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 10:00 (03:00) | Radha – |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 28-Jun 12:00 (01:59) | Merise Merise – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 12:00 (03:00) | Jaya Janaki Nayaka – |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 28-Jun 12:00 (03:00) | A Aa – |
| ETV Cinema | 28-Jun 13:00 (03:00) | Subhamasthu – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 13:00 (03:00) | Mugguru Monagallu – |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 28-Jun 15:00 (01:58) | Oye Ninne – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 15:00 (03:00) | Valayam – |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 28-Jun 15:00 (03:00) | Sakshyam – |
| ETV Cinema | 28-Jun 16:00 (03:00) | Thatayya Pelli Manavadi Sobhanam – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 16:00 (03:00) | Vedam – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | Tuck Jagadish – |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 28-Jun 18:00 (03:00) | Bommarillu – |
| ETV Cinema | 28-Jun 19:00 (03:00) | Akka Chellelu – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 19:00 (03:00) | Darling – |
| Airtel Telugu Cinema | 28-Jun 21:00 (02:26) | Happy Birthday – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 28-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Manchi Rojulochaie – |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | 28-Jun 21:00 (03:00) | Supreme – |
| ETV Cinema | 28-Jun 22:00 (03:00) | Jai Ganesh – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 28-Jun 22:00 (03:00) | Kathalo Rajakumari – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 29-Jun 00:00 (03:00) | Pizza – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 29-Jun 01:30 (02:30) | Vaade Kaavali – |
| Gemini Movies | 29-Jun 01:30 (02:30) | Vaade Kavali – |
| STAR Maa Movies | 29-Jun 03:00 (03:00) | Amrutha – |
| Gemini Movies HD | 29-Jun 04:00 (02:30) | Kotha Peta Rowdy – |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Telugu film industry known for?
The Telugu film industry, also known as Tollywood, is known for producing a large number of movies every year, second only to the Hindi film industry (Bollywood) in terms of output. Telugu movies are often known for their grandeur, high-octane action sequences, catchy music, and emotional storytelling.
Who are some popular actors in the Telugu film industry?
The Telugu film industry has a plethora of talented actors. Some of the popular actors in Tollywood include Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Jr. NTR, Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan, Nani, and Vijay Deverakonda, among others. These actors enjoy a massive fan following and have achieved great success in their careers.
What are some of the highest-grossing Telugu movies?
Several Telugu movies have achieved massive commercial success at the box office. Some of the highest-grossing Telugu films include “Baahubali: The Conclusion,” “Baahubali: The Beginning,” “Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo,” “Sarileru Neekevvaru,” “Rangasthalam,” and “Magadheera,” among others. These movies not only performed exceptionally well in India but also gained popularity globally.
Are Telugu movies only made in the Telugu language?
Telugu movies are primarily made in the Telugu language, as the Telugu film industry caters to audiences primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India. However, successful Telugu movies are often dubbed or remade in other languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, to reach a wider audience.
How has the Telugu film industry influenced Indian cinema?
The Telugu film industry has played a significant role in shaping Indian cinema. It has produced many iconic films, talented actors, and visionary directors who have made a mark in the industry.
Telugu movies have also contributed to technological advancements in filmmaking, with films like the “Baahubali” series pushing the boundaries of visual effects and production values.
The success of Telugu films has inspired filmmakers from other regions and has led to collaborations and cross-cultural exchanges in the Indian film industry.
Conclusion
the Telugu film industry, known as Tollywood, has made a significant impact on Indian cinema. With its prolific output and a wide range of genres, Telugu movies have captivated audiences with their grandeur, action sequences, music, and emotional storytelling.
The industry has given rise to numerous talented actors who enjoy immense popularity and has produced several high-grossing films that have achieved success both domestically and globally.
The Telugu film industry’s influence extends beyond regional boundaries, inspiring filmmakers and contributing to advancements in filmmaking techniques. Overall, Tollywood continues to be a vital and influential part of the Indian film industry.
