Mahesh Babu’s Top Action Movies: Guntur Kaaram, Spyder & More

One of the most charismatic stars in Telugu cinemas, Mahesh Babu has made an important mark on the action genre with his seductive performance and intense screen presence. From adrenergic pump sequences to compelling storylines, his films are constantly thrilling audiences. This article delves into some of his most iconic action-packed films, from Guntur Kalum to Spider.

Guntur Kaaram

Guntur Kaaram, the highly analyst release of Mahesh Babu in 2024, struck the theater on January 12th under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas. The film features a great cast including Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan and more. This marks the third collaboration with Mahesh Babu’s Srinivas after Asadu and Hareja’s success.

The story follows Ramana as he confronts a life-changing situation when he is asked to sign a document denies Ramiya Krishnan’s status as a son. The story unfolds at a very young age, when Ramana’s mother abandons him and marries another man. Despite previous high expectations, Guntur Kaaram did not meet the expectations of the audience. However, it still performs quite well at the box office, earning around $2,162 million worldwide. You can stream on Netflix.

Bharath ane nenu

Directed by Koratala Siva, Bharath Ane Nenu is a powerful lead role in the 2018 Telugu political action drama. The film includes Kiara Advani, Prakash Raj, and R. Sarathkumar, Aamani, Devaraj, Rao Ramesh, Jeeva and Yashpal Sharma also appear.

With Barath, an Oxford University graduate, he returned to India after his father’s death and became the Prime Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Determined to bring meaningful changes to the system, his efforts led to increased complications and hostility in his life. Bharath Ane Nenu is currently available to stream on Hotstar and Amazon Prime videos.

Pokiri

Released in 2006, Pokiri is one of Mahesh Babu’s most iconic and blockbuster hits. The success of the film, directed by Puri Jagannadh, led to the remake of Pokkiri in Tamil, Pokkiri in Hindi and Porki in Kannada in multiple languages. Mahesh Babu is in the lead role, supported by a cast including Ileana D’Cruz, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and others.

The story follows fearless thugs who accept allotments at the right price. When he falls in love, his life takes complicated turns. For those interested, this hit movie is available for streaming HotStar and MX players.

spider

Directed by Ar Murugadoss, Spyder was released worldwide in multiple languages ​​in 2017, marking the Maheshbab debut in the Tamil film industry. The film was simultaneously filmed in Telugu and Tamil, introducing Mahesh Babu in the role of dual language. The story revolves around intelligence agents who develop specific software to track people in need. This invention leads him to a high stakes mission to protect Hyderabad from ruthless, mentally ill serial killers.

With a strong supporter cast including Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Suryah, Bharath and Priyadarshi, Spyder combines intense action with psychological conspiracy. Spyder is currently available to stream on Netflix, Zee5, and Amazon Prime videos.

Hareja

Released in 2010, Khaleja shows another successful collaboration between Mahesh Babu and director Trivikram Srinivas. The film features a great cast including Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj, Anushka Shetty, Sunil, Brahmanandam and Ali. It was produced under the Kana Karatona movie banner on a budget of around $3.5 million. Technically, Mani Sharma composed the music, Yash Bhatt and Sunil Patel handled the filming, A. Sleeker Prasad edited the film.

The story centers around a remote village suffering from a mysterious plague that has taken many lives. The arrival of taxi drivers, whom the villagers believe are their saviors, sets the stage for conflict with the powerful industrialist goalkeeper. The film combines action, drama and humor to provide a unique and engaging story. Khaleja is currently available to stream on Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and MX Player.