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Top 10 Telugu Web Series to Watch This Year 

One thing that makes the Telugu web series popular is its diverse genres. The makers love to explore the various themes, even if it means taking up a new road. So here are the top 10 Telugu web series which every entertainment enthusiast should watch. 

1. Dhootha

Do you read the newspaper? What if, one day, the newspaper starts telling you about the upcoming events of your life? How would you feel - scary, creepy or excited? Dhootha is a Telugu word which translates to “messenger”. This web series is about a journalist, Sagar, who comes across a newspaper that predicates future tragedies. One day, while sitting in a roadside dhaba, Sagar solves a crossword puzzle. The puzzle predicts a chilling incident that is going to take place in his life. The more Sagar tries to stop the incidents in the newspaper from happening, the more he indulges in them, and he ends up becoming a prime suspect. Dhootha is a mindblowing suspense thriller full of twists and turns. Your heart will keep racing the whole time. With a brilliant plot, chilling visuals and superb cast, Dhootha ranks at no.1 in the top 10 Telugu web series list. You can watch it on Disney plus Hotstar. 

Cast - Naga Chaitanya, Srikanth Murali, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai

No. of Episodes - 8 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 7.7/10

2. Yakshini

If the supernatural, horror or fantasy genre is your thing, Yakshini will surely meet your expectations. This new Telugu web series is the talk of the town. Audiences love its distinctive plot, stunning visuals and the chemistry between the actors. The story starts when Kubera curses Maya, the Queen of Yakshinis. Now, she must kill 100 men in order to return to her homeland, Alkapuri. But there’s a catch: The 100th man should be a virgin who is willing to sacrifice himself. Maya then meets Krishna, a hopeless romantic who falls in love with her and proposes to her. Things take a turn for Maya when she realises her bond with Krishna. Meanwhile, Mahakal also comes into the picture to prevent Maya from going back to her home. Yakshini is a fantastic Telugu web series with the perfect dose of horror, mystery and dark humour. This series is available on Disney plus Hotstar. 

Cast - Vedhika, Ajay, Dayanand Reddy

No. of Episodes - 6 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 6.0/10

3. Scam 2003 - The Telgi Story

Remember the web series ‘Harshad Mehta Scam 1992’? Well, you can consider Scam 2003 - The Telgi Story as the next part. It portrays the real-life story of Abdul Karim Telgi, a fruit seller who created a big empire of billions. He used to counterfeit stamp paper and print fake passports to generate huge wealth. In the series, Telgi is a small-time salesman who works here and there to earn money. He is an ambitious person with big dreams and sees an opportunity to make a fortune by counterfeiting stamp paper. Then, he started his ingenious operation of printing fake stamp papers, which eventually spread across multiple states. Scam 2003 is an excellent watch in the top 10 Telugu web series list, and it is available on the Sony Liv platform. 

Cast - Gagandev Riar, Iravati Harshe, Kiran Karmarkar

No. of Episodes - 5 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 6.1/10

4. Kaalkoot

Did you like the on-screen pairing of actors Vijay Verma and Shweta Tripathi in the Mirzapur series? If yes, here’s your chance to enjoy their chemistry again. Kaalkoot is a suspense-crime drama where a determined police officer is trying to break the case of an acid attack. However, this Telugu web series is more than just a crime drama. The police officer is tired of the dishonesty of his superiors and has resigned. When the case comes, he starts the investigation with half heart, but soon, he makes it a mission to solve it. He has also exchanged photos with a girl for marriage. So now, he has to solve the case amidst the negative work environment by his superiors and maintain his personal life as well. It is among the most loved new Telugu web series and is available to watch on Jio Cinema. The series explores the different sides of an officer’s life and focuses more on the emotional and realistic side of the characters. 

Cast - Vijay Varma, Shweta Tripathi, Seema Biswas, Yashpal Sharma, Gopal Dutt

No. of Episodes - 8 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 7.8/10

5. Suzhal - The Vortex

Suzhal - The Vortex is undoubtedly one of the best thriller web series that you will come across. What starts as a regular crime drama becomes a dark questionnaire of what humans can and can not do. In this Telugu web series, a distinguished social activist and lawyer is found dead. As the investigation goes deeper, the loose social fabric of the town starts to come out. All this happens during the ten days of the festival, which is celebrated every year in this town. Suzhal is the most popular drama in the Top 10 Telugu web series list. It is highly appreciated by the viewers for its brilliant cinematography, edge-gripping suspense and chilling moments. All the actors have done an excellent job of making the drama a realistic portrayal. 

Cast - Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, R. Parthiban, Nivedhithaa Satish, Harish Uthaman

No. of Episodes - 8 (1 season till now)

IMDb Ratings - 8.2/10

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6. Rana Naidu

Rana Naidu became a hit as soon as it was released on the OTT platform Netflix. It has everything from a strong plot and mindblowing action scenes to appealing cinematography and outstanding acting. Rana Naidu is the ‘fixer of the stars’ who solves the messes of his celebrity clients, no matter how big or small. He takes his work very seriously and has a good name in the market. However, despite being a problem solver, he has broken relationships with his wife and children, which he isn’t able to solve. The situation gets worse when Rana’s father gets released from prison and comes to mend his broken relations with his two sons. Rana Naidu can be considered as a drama about broken families and their reunification but the actions and thrill separate it from a regular family drama. 

Cast - Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati, Suchitra Pillai, Rajni Basumatary, Gaurav Chopra

No. of Episodes - 10 (1 season till now)

IMDb Ratings - 7.0/10

7. 11th Hour

The top 10 Telugu web series list is incomplete without 11th Hour. This crime-thriller drama hooks the audience with its engaging storyline and unseen twist of events. Aratrika Reddy, funder of a clean energy producing company, is about to go bankrupt. She has only 11 hours left to clear the debt and save her company. Meanwhile, she receives multiple financial proposals, including the ones from her ex-husband, her competitor, the president of a bank and a sheikh from Dubai. Will she accept one of them? Or will some kind of miracle take place? This Telugu web series received huge love and appreciation from the audience for its unique plot and storyline. 

Cast - Tamannaah Bhatia, Adith Arun, Vamsi Krishna, Roshni Prakash

No. of Episodes - 8 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 7.4/10

8. Karimnagar’s Most Wanted

“Kabhi kisi ko itna bhi mat darao ki darr hi khatam ho jaye” - Do you remember this famous dialogue from the movie Mary Kom? Something like this happens in this Telugu web series. Four daydreamer boys from a small town face adversities when a real estate deal fails. They get framed by a corrupt politician and face prison horrors. But after coming out of jail, they turn the tables and become the most feared fingers of the underworld. They are all set to take revenge on their past foe, which leads to a long battle of killing and survival. Karimnagar’s Most Wanted is very popular in the list of the latest Telugu web series on OTT. 

Cast - Ramesh Konambhotla, Aman Surepally, Sai Surepally, Anirudh Thukuntla

No. of Episodes - 6 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 8.2/10

9. Vadhuvu

Avika Gor, starring Vadhuvu, is a gem in the Telugu web series list. This thriller suspense drama is about a bride who gets married to a mysterious family. Indu was supposed to get married to Sanjay, who, at the very last moment, ran away with her sister. On the other side, there is Anand whose family is trying hard to get him married, even after many failed attempts. Both families tie up the knot, and Indu gets married to Anand. Upon reaching her in-law's house, Indu starts facing supernatural and mysterious incidents all around her. Things take an edge when Indu’s sister-in-law commits suicide. Vadhuvu is the remake of ‘Indu’, which was released in 2021 on Hoichoi. You can watch this Telugu web series on Disney Plus Hotstar. 

Cast - Avika Gor, Ali Reza, Nandu

No. of Episodes - 7 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 6.5/10

10. Kumari Srimathi

This Telugu web series is a changemaker in the mainstream Telugu cinema. It portrays the life story of Srimathi, an unmarried 30-year-old woman who lives in a dysfunctional family. She has an unstable dead-end job and struggles in both family and workspace. Soon, she gets entangled in a mission to win back her ancestral home by generating a huge sum of money in a short amount of time. She sees a business opportunity and ends up opening a bar in her village. Now, she has to face numerous challenges and moral and social obstacles during her mission. Kumari Srimathi is a masterpiece which explores the hidden sides of Indian societies, hitting various stereotypes along the way. 

Cast - Nithya Menen, Gauthami, Thiruveer, Nirupam, Talluri Rameshwari, Praneetha Patnaik

No. of Episodes - 7 (1 season)

IMDb Ratings - 7.2/10

Ending Note 

For all entertainment lovers, the Telugu Web Series are a complete package. They contain fresh storylines, appealing visuals, fantastic actors and a variety of genres. In the top 10 Telugu web series list, some are extremely popular among viewers. It includes Rana Naidu, Suzhal, Scam 2003 and Dhootha. These web series are available on different OTT platforms to watch. Last, but not the least, if you enjoyed this article, do share it with your friends. 

Questions You May Have 

Q. Best Telugu web series in Netflix to watch? 

Ans. Pitta Kathalu and Game Over are the best Telugu web series in Netflix. 

Q. Can I watch Telugu Web Series in youtube for free? 

Ans. Yes, there are many Telugu web series in YouTube which you can watch for free. 

Q. Which are the best Telugu web series download websites? 

Ans. 123Movierulz, Full4Movies and Telugu Palakka are some of the best Telugu web series download websites.  

Q. Which is the latest Telugu web series on OTT platform? 

Ans. Yakshini is the latest Telugu web series on OTT, released on Disney plus Hotstar this year. 

Q. Which series are the most popular in the top 10 Telugu web series list? 

Ans. Suzhal, Dhootha and Rana Naidua are the most popular shows in the top 10 Telugu web series list. 

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