Apart from Bollywood films, moviegoers all over India, as well as overseas, are now keen to watch South Indian movies. We won’t be wrong if we say that the content produced by South filmmakers is different and entertaining.
So, today, let’s look at the list of most awaited Telugu films of 2021…
Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan starrer Krack is all set to hit the big screens on 9th January 2021. The trailer of the film was released a few days ago, and it has received a good response. Ravi Teja is a star in Tollywood and the film is expected to a take a good start at the box office.
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Pawan Kalyan was last seen on the big screen in the 2018 release Agnyaathavaasi. Now, after nearly three years, the actor is all set to make a comeback with Vakeel Saab, a remake of the Hindi film PINK. Kalyan will be seen portraying the character that Amitabh Bachchan played in the Hindi movie.
SS Rajamouli was a big name down South, but after the release of Baahubali and Baahubali 2, the filmmaker has become a household name all over India. Now, everyone is eagerly waiting for his next directorial RRR which stars Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt. Just like Baahubali franchise, RRR is also expected to break records at the box office.
After Baahubali franchise, Prabhas has become a pan-India star. He will next be seen in Radhe Shyam which is a multi-lingual film, simultaneously being shot in Telugu and Hindi. The movie also stars Pooja Hegde and Bhagyashree, and the posters of the film have already created a lot of curiosity among the audiences.
Chiranjeevi will be seen with his son Ram Charan in the film Acharya. The movie also stars Kajal Aggarwal and reportedly, it is slated to release in the second quarter of 2021.
Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna will be seen on the big screen in a film titled Pushpa. The movie is directed by Sukumar, and while it will be made in Telugu, the makers have decided to dub and release it in various languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada.
Arjun Reddy made Vijay Deverakonda a huge star. After the 2017 release, fans of the actor are always excited for his movies. Vijay will next be seen in Fighter which is a multi-lingual film, simultaneously being shot in Telugu and Hindi. The movie also stars Ananya Panday in the lead role.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios Instagram/ukchinafilm
What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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