Of Telugu Films | List
The 1970s introduced the "mass hero" formula, led by superstars like Krishna (the first "cowboy" of India), Sobhan Babu, and later Chiranjeevi (the "Megastar"). Simultaneously, the 1980s saw a parallel cinema movement led by directors like K. Viswanath and B. Narsing Rao, blending art-house themes with commercial elements.
Defining Films:
This era is defined by mythological and folklore films, as well as the emergence of legendary actors like N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) and Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). The films often carried moral and spiritual messages. list of telugu films
Landmark Films:
| Year | Film Title | Significance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1932 | Bhakta Prahlada | First full-length Telugu talkie | | 1939 | Raitu Bidda | Focused on agrarian issues | | 1941 | Tenth Class | Coming-of-age comedy | | 1950 | Shavukaru | First Platinum Jubilee film | | 1951 | Malliswari | Classic romantic drama (NTR & Bhanumathi) | | 1954 | Parivartana | Social reform classic | | 1957 | Mayabazar | The "Citizen Kane" of Telugu cinema | The 1970s introduced the "mass hero" formula, led
