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Top 10 Heart-Wrenching Family Movies To Watch In Telugu

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In a world where everyone is busy with work, finding some time to spend with family is rare. But those moments that are finished together with the family are the best. Family movies allow you to spend time together by watching these dramas with your family and live your real-life experience through the characters portrayed. The 2hours of the film define us. They make us laugh and cry and teach us essential lessons about love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of the family. These movies remind us of the incredible power of family to overcome any obstacle. So, today here we are with some of the best Telugu Family dramas to watch with your family.

1. Manam

The Akkineni Family has created this drama to connect us with our families. The 2014 Family drama takes you on an emotional journey of love, loss, and the enduring power of family bonds through heart-warming and sometimes heart-breaking moments. Manam explores the joys and sorrows of family life, reminding us that no matter what happens, our loved ones will always be with us in our memories and hearts. With its stellar cast, beautiful cinematography, and soulful music, Manam is a true gem of Telugu cinema.

2. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

The Multi-starrer Family Drama is one of Tollywood's best Family movies ever. The 2013 family drama was directed by Srikanth Addala, with Mahesh Babu and Venkatesh in lead roles. The movie revolves around two brothers who have different outlooks on life. While one is practical and lives in the present, the other is more emotional and believes in traditional values. The movie explores various themes, such as the value of family, the importance of relationships, conflicts within families, and the sacrifices one makes for their loved ones.

3. Soggade Chinni Nayana

"Soggade Chinni Nayana" is a 2016 Telugu family drama film directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala with Nagarjuna in the lead role. The movie revolves around Bangarraju, who dies prematurely but can return to Earth briefly to help his son deal with family issues. The film beautifully portrays the importance of family traditions, values, and relationships.

4. Attarintiki Daredi

The 2013 Family drama directed by Trivikram Srinivas was a massive hit in Tollywood. The movie revolves around the story of Gautham Nanda (played by Pawan Kalyan), a young man who travels to India from abroad to reunite his aunt with his grandfather. The film is heartwarming about the power of family, love, and forgiveness. It teaches the importance of close relationships with our loved ones.

5. S/o Sathyamurthy

Another gem from Trivikram Srinivas, S/o Sathyamurthy, is a Telugu family drama released in 2015. The movie revolves around the life of Viraj Anand, a happy-go-lucky young man who lives life to the fullest. His father, Sathyamurthy, is a respected businessman and philanthropist who lives by his principles and values. One day, Sathyamurthy passes away suddenly, leaving his family devastated. The story follows the son's journey as he tries to fulfill his father's dreams and repay his debts while discovering the importance of family and the true meaning of happiness.

6. Bommarillu

It is hard to leave this movie out if we speak about Family dramas. Bommarillu is a Telugu family drama film released in 2006. The film revolves around the story of a young man named Siddharth, about his father who constanly pressurizes him to follow his dreams and live life how he wants him to. The film explores family values, parental expectations, and the conflict between tradition and modernity.

7. Sankranthi

Sankranthi is one festival that gathers all the families together. This Sankranthi movie starring an ensemble cast, draws all the families together to experience this emotional ride. It is a typical Telugu Family drama that we see in every Telugu family. It is a story of four brothers and how each help and sticks together during challenging situations. Bommarillu is the family movie that everyone cherishes and remembers.

8. Sathamanam Bhavathi

Another Sankranthi festive movie, Sathamanam Bhavathi, was released in 2017. The story goes by an older man Ragavraju, who, to bring his children abroad, home, tells him he is getting divorced. The movie realistically details the current situation where people are so busy that they don't have time to visit and spend with their families.

9. Prati Roju Pandage

The 2019 family drama was directed by Maruti, with Sai Dharam Tej in the lead role. The movie follows Raghuramayya, who learns he has only a few months to live and invites all his family members to spend his last days with them. This film questions how one forgets parents when they become busy with their own life.

10. Kalisundam Raa

Venkatesh is known for heartwarming family dramas. Kalisundam Raa is a 2000 family drama that is one of the best all-time known family movies. The film explores family values, expectations, and the importance of communication and understanding in relationships. Kalisundam Raa is always well remembered by Telugu audiences and is a true family gem.

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