Top 7 Telugu web series on Amazon Prime: Naga Chaitanya’s Dhootha to Nithya Menen’s Kumari Srimathi

• Cast: Nithya Menen, Gauthami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, and Nirupam Paritala
• Director: Srinivas Avasarala
• Genre: Drama
• Ratings: 7.2/10 (IMDb)

2023 saw the captivating release of “Kumari Srimathi,” starring none other than the brilliant Nithya Menen as our fearless protagonist, Srimathi. As an ardent fan, I can’t help but be utterly captivated by this story about a young woman who defies tradition to save her beloved ancestral home. To achieve this noble goal, Srimathi establishes her own restaurant and tirelessly works to pay off the outstanding debts. Her journey represents an empowering portrayal of female strength.

• Cast: Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, SJ Suryah, Laila, Nassar, and Vivek Prasanna
• Director: Andrew Louis
• Genre: Mystery crime thriller
• Ratings: 8/10 (IMDb)

In December 2022, the series “Vadhandhi” premiered on Amazon Prime. The plot unfolds with the murder of a young, attractive woman, leading to a gripping mystery. The intrigue deepens as various characters emerge as potential suspects, such as an overzealous police officer, a novelist, and a news editor.

• Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Prachi Desai, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Ravindra Vijay, and Pasupathy
• Director: Vikram Kumar
• Genre: Horror mystery thriller
• Ratings: 7.7/10 (IMDb)

In this gripping thriller, the world of journalist Sagar (portrayed by Naga Chaitanya) is drastically altered when a particular newspaper starts prophesying terrifying events that occur in his life ahead of time. This captivating series made its debut in December 2023 and stands out as one of the top Telugu web series on Amazon Prime, boasting exceptional quality.

• Cast: Nithya Menen, Revathi, Suhasini Maniratnam, Malvika Nair, and Ulka Gupta
• Director:  Nagesh Kukunoor, Venkatesh Maha, Uday Gurrala, Devika Bahudhanam
• Genre: Comedy, drama, family
• Ratings: 6.1/10 (IMDb)

Released in July 2022, “Modern Love Hyderabad” is a highly-rated web series available on Amazon Prime. This anthology series, consisting of six stories, has been split between four different directors. The Telugu web series tells compelling and interconnected stories about life and love within the diverse community of Hyderabad.

• Cast: Darahas Maturu, Akshay Lagusani, Mouli Tanuj Prasanth, Aishwarya Hollakal, and Jaiyetri Makana
• Director: Aditya Mandala
• Genre: Comedy, drama
• Ratings: 8.3/10 (IMDb)

In 2023, one captivating Telugu web series, titled “Hostel Days,” was streamed on Amazon Prime. This series is an adaptation of the miniseries “Hostel Daze.” The storyline centers around six engineering students and their experiences during their first year at college. It delves into themes such as friendship, romance, and conflict, making it a compelling watch due to the unique trials these students face.

• Cast: Jagapathi Babu, Navdeep, Shweta Basu Prasad, Siddu Jonnalagadda, Apoorva Arora
• Director: Ajay Bhuyan
• Genre: Crime drama
• Ratings: 6.6/10 (IMDb)

In the world of cinematography, a 2018-released web series unfolds, focusing on the lives of two Hollywood actors, former lovers, and at its heart, a mobster. This highly-acclaimed Telugu production on Amazon Prime reaches its peak when one pivotal event triggers a series of subsequent occurrences, ultimately connecting all characters’ destinies.

• Cast: R Parthiban, Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sriya Reddy, and Harish Uthaman
• Director: Pushkar Gayathri
• Genre: Crime thriller
• Ratings: 8.2/10 (IMDb)

In 2022, one of the top Telugu web series, Suzhal: The Vortex, made its debut. This crime thriller is based in the fictional town of Saambaloor, Tamil Nadu, and centers around the mysterious disappearance of an individual. It delves deep into the intricate workings of society to expose the dark undertones hidden beneath.