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If you love Telugu cinema, then you will surely be aware of the magic of Pawan Kalyan! Or if you were looking for the complete Pawan Kalyan movies list, then you are at the BEST place on the entire internet!

We’re talking about one and only Power Star, the man with the greatest swag, style, and a presence on screen that simply hits differently.

He is not only an actor but also an emotion! From his romantic cool movies to mind-blowing action scenes, it’s an absolute festival watching his films.

So grab that popcorn, for we are going on a super amazing ride through his filmography, and I’ll even light up my top 10 favorites!

Who is Pawan Kalyan?

Alright for the newbies here (like, how?!) Pawan Kalyan is a MASSIVE star of Telugu films. Everyone addresses him as “Power Star” and he thoroughly deserves it.

He’s the younger sibling of the Megastar Chiranjeevi, so acting is like, in his blood! But he created his own style.

He’s an actor, a director, a writer, and now he is also in politics, trying to do good things for people. He has this. aura, you know? When he comes on screen, you just can’t look away.

Pawan Kalyan Debut Film

Pawan Kalyan began his career in Tollywood with the film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996. It was his initial step into the world of films, and even in his debut film, you could feel the fire and the flair which would go on to make him a star later. It was the start of a legend!

My Top 10 Best Pawan Kalyan Movies List (MUST WATCH!)

Alright, so he has done a LOT of films, but these 10 are simply. ICONIC. If you are serious about becoming a die-hard PK fan, you must begin with these.

NOTE: The complete filmography is present at the end of this article. Don’t forget to check that out!

1. Tholi Prema (1998)

Synopsis: A guy, Balu, is in love at first sight but can’t admit his feelings. It’s a sweet and natural tale about first love and its lovely moments.

• Genre: Romantic Drama
• Director: Karunakaran (He made his debut in this film and got super popular after it!)
• Co-stars: Keerthi Reddy
• Release Date: July 24, 1998
• IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
• Box Office Collection: Around ₹15 crores
• Status: Blockbuster

2. Thammudu (1999)

Synopsis: A carefree fellow, Subhash, turns disciplined kickboxer to achieve his brother’s aspiration. It’s full of energy, comedy, and inspiration.

• Genre: Sports Action Drama
• Director: A. Arun Prasad
• Co-stars: Preeti Jhangiani, Aditi Govitrikar
• Release Date: July 15, 1999
• IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
• Box Office Collection: Around ₹9.25−9.46 crores
• Status: Super Hit

3. Badri (2000)

Synopsis: The director of an ad agency, Badri, is in a complicated relationship. His life becomes wilder when he dares another girl to love him. It’s an amazing blend of romance and action.

• Genre: Action Romance
• Director: Puri Jagannadh (He’s a legend who also made Pokiri with Mahesh Babu!)
• Co-stars: Ameesha Patel, Renu Desai
• Release Date: April 20, 2000
• IMdb Rating: 7.3/10
• Box Office Collection: Around ₹20 crores
• Status: Blockbuster

4. Kushi (2001)

Synopsis: Two college buddies, Siddhu and Madhu, are born on the same day but possess enormous egos. They attempt to bring their friends together in love but end up loving each other.

• Genre: Romantic Comedy
• Director: S. J. Suryah
• Co-stars: Bhumika Chawla
• Release Date: April 27, 2001
• IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
• Box Office Collection: ₹36.9 crores
• Status: Industry Hit

5. Jalsa (2008)

Synopsis: A Naxalite turned pizza delivery boy, Sanjay Sahu, begins a new life. But his past catches up with him to cause trouble. It’s an entertaining ride with plenty of twists.

• Genre: Action Comedy
• Director: Trivikram Srinivas (They are a super hit pair!)
• Co-stars: Ileana D’Cruz, Parvati Melton
• Release Date: April 1 2008
• IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
• Box Office Collection: Around ₹50 crores