20 min · Telugu · Drama
Spardha means a fight within. This Telugu drama follows a would-be world kickboxing champion whose biggest opponent is himself. Nineteen minutes, with English subtitles and festival recognition its makers list.
Telugu short films
48 Telugu short films in the cafe, running 7 to 35 minutes. Many are thought-provoking or feel-good. Each is a complete standalone short film, chosen by the cafe and played through its original video provider.
30 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama
Spend a little time with the love story in “Maayedho Chesene”.
11 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance
In the mood for a short Telugu comedy about married life? Try Mukesh's Love Marriage.
16 min · Telugu · Drama
For a brief Telugu drama, try Daari from writer-director Suresh Raj Bogamoni.
14 min · Telugu · Drama
An early Telugu drama by Sandeep Raj, later the director of Colour Photo, starring Raghu and Priyanka.
28 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama
A Telugu romance that its channel describes as a cute love story. Twenty-seven minutes for an easy evening.
12 min · Telugu · Horror · Comedy
Would a haunted house still seem a bargain with a strict morning deadline? Try 7.30 AM for Srinu's unsettling new-home problem.
23 min · Telugu · Thriller · Fantasy
A Telugu spiritual thriller: haunted by a recurring dream of the sea and a woman in yellow, Anu follows a mysterious book to Kulashekarapattanam and her forgotten ancestry.
11 min · Telugu · Romance
Try a Telugu romantic short from Vinay and Aditya. A compact pick for discovering their early storytelling, with source-declared English subtitles.
11 min · Telugu · Drama
Written, directed and edited by Rudra Jakka; the description lists festival awards including the International Silver Screen Film Awards 2025.
18 min · Telugu · Drama
Choose Ardhanaari for a Telugu social drama that places a transgender character at the centre of a story about humanity and how people treat one another.
11 min · Telugu · Drama
For a short built around humanity and the Indian Pledge, try this Telugu social drama from Ajay Ejjada and Creative Frames.
26 min · Telugu · Thriller
A Telugu thriller inspired by true incidents: Abhi offers a stranded girl a late-night ride, and the journeys that follow change his life. Twenty-six minutes that turn eerie.
15 min · Telugu · Drama
Even a pair of shoes can reveal who is allowed to belong. Watch for a Telugu short about caste, education and a child's aspirations.
18 min · Telugu · Drama
An ordinary chappal becomes a way to look at a mother's unseen sacrifices. Try this Telugu short for a family story centred on quiet care.
12 min · Telugu · Horror · Thriller
Dim the lights for “Egg”, a Telugu psychological horror short that turns the most ordinary object into something you won't look at the same way again.
35 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama
Making peace with the past can start with someone unexpected. Try this for a story about memory, connection and learning to let go.
15 min · Telugu · Drama
A cardboard camera is enough to start dreaming. Watch this Telugu short for a playful adventure about imagination and the urge to tell a story.
14 min · Telugu · Drama
Make time for a Telugu short centered on a woman's independence. A pick for stories about finding your own way.
22 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy
A Telugu romantic comedy from iQlik Movies. Twenty-one light minutes.
17 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy
Karthik's Telugu romantic comedy with Kanna and Chandana Payaavula, about a shy young man trying to say what he feels.
22 min · Telugu · Drama
Charan Shaganti writes, directs and stars in this Telugu family drama about a father and his sons.
18 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy
Try a Telugu romantic comedy from Sadashiv and his team. A short pick when you're in the mood for relationship humor.
15 min · Telugu · Horror
Madhu Sugreevu's Telugu horror with Pravallika Damerla alone on screen, locked in with something she can't see. Fourteen claustrophobic minutes.
10 min · Telugu
A persistent romantic finds that his love has unexpected consequences for the women he pursues.
28 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy
YN Lohit's Telugu romantic comedy for Chitralahari Entertainments, starring Sidhu Diwakar and Ashritha Rao, with music by Adheera.
17 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy
Three relationships, and three different ways to look at love. Try this Telugu short for a young man's reflections on what each connection leaves behind.
21 min · Telugu · Drama · Romance
Some people become inseparable from the days we remember. Try Memories for a Telugu story of college life, affection and looking back.
19 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy
Explore a Telugu short from Sasi Kumar Muthuluri. A pick for discovering another small-scale independent production.
18 min · Telugu · Drama
Try Naa Aadapilla for a Telugu short from writer-director Chandra Shekhar Aligi, featuring Tanikella Bharani, Sunitha Manohar and an ensemble cast.
17 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance
Rishi M's Telugu comedy for Wah Originals, starring Gautham Kumar and Devi Sree, about a man who is married but still living like a bachelor.
21 min · Telugu
A Telugu romance directed by Dheeraj Raju for MR Productions, starring Naresh Varma and Prerana Reddy, with original songs.
15 min · Telugu · Comedy · Drama
A Telugu family comedy directed by Sumanth Acharya, starring Pratheek and Payal Chengappa, about a husband whose penny-pinching drives his household up the wall.
27 min · Telugu · Comedy
An elopement plan goes awry again. Try this Telugu comedy for small-town mischief and an unlikely double act.
21 min · Telugu · Science fiction · Romance
An indie Telugu sci-fi romance from MarkataRashi: Samay is willing to travel through time to win over the person he loves. Twenty-one playful minutes.
8 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance
A Telugu romantic comedy from MR Productions starring Raj Tarun and Chandini Chowdary, with music by Kesava Kiran.
26 min · Telugu · Drama
Directed by O. Ravi Kumar; the description lists official selections at Aab International Film Festival 2017, Lake View International Film Festival 2017 and Best of India Short Film Festival 2018.
17 min · Telugu · Romance
Try Shehnai for a brief Telugu romance from writer-director Jaya Kishore, featuring Abhinav Manikanta and Raviena Twinkle.
12 min · Telugu · Drama
Independent short directed by Ravi Achini, published on Chai Bisket's Clap Board channel.
13 min · Telugu · Drama
Directed and shot by Suresh Raj Bogamoni; the upload describes it as an award winner of the ANR Short Film Contest. Published by TeluguOne.
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