17 Best Allu Arjun Movies You Must Watch

Allu Arjun, often hailed as the “Stylish Star” of Telugu cinema, has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances and unparalleled charisma. Since his debut as a child artist in 1985, he has evolved into one of the highest-paid actors in India, amassing a diverse filmography that showcases his versatility across various genres. From romantic dramas to high-octane action films, Arjun’s ability to connect with viewers has made him a household name.

In this article, we will explore the best Allu Arjun movies that are must-watch for any film enthusiast. These films not only highlight his exceptional acting skills but also reflect the evolution of Telugu cinema over the years. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to his work, this curated list will guide you through some of his most memorable performances and cinematic milestones. Join us as we celebrate the artistry and impact of Allu Arjun in the world of entertainment.

Pushpa: The Rise (2021)

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Director: Sukuma
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Storyline: A labourer rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate, making some powerful enemies in the process.
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

Pushpa: The Rise received generally mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, action choreography, cinematography, direction, dialogues, and soundtrack but criticised the runtime, screenplay and editing.

Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)

Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Storyline: Pushpa 2: The Rule picks up from the explosive events of the first part, following Pushpa`s meteoric rise as he expands his red sandalwood empire beyond borders. As tensions escalate with rival factions and the authorities, his growing ambitions draw him into intense confrontations and political upheavals.
IMDb Rating: 6.2
Watch on: Netflix

Pushpa 2: The Rule recieved positive reviews from critics. The film set several box office records, grossing over ₹1,642 crore (US$190 million), making it the highest-grossing film in India, the highest-grossing Indian film of the year, the second highest-grossing Telugu film, and the third highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.

Arya (2004)

Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Anuradha Mehta, Siva Balaji
Storyline: Geethanjali, who is already the girlfriend of the college rowdy Ajay, is pursued by the free spirited and Arya. Arya relentlessly tries to woo Geethanjali causing problems between him and Ajay.
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Watch on: Sun NXT

Arya received a positive response and was commercially successful. It has developed a cult following over the years. A dubbed version in Malayalam was released in 2006. The film was partially remade in Bengali (Bangladesh) as Badha (2005), and in Tamil as Kutty (2010).
Arya is considered one of the best films of Allu Arjun and provided a major breakthrough in his career as an actor and brought recognition for Sukumar as a director in Telugu cinema.

Race Gurram (2014)

Director: Surender Reddy
Starring: Allu Arjun, Shruti Haasan, Shaam, Ravi Kishan
Storyline: Two brothers have two different approaches to life. While one brother follows rules and regulations, the other does things his own way.
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Watch on: Sun NXT, SonyLiv, Apple TV

The film received positive reviews. According to all the reviews and critics Allu Arjun Police’s Introduction scene is the highlight scene from the entire movie.
The film marked Allu Arjun’s first film to gross over ₹100 crore. It went on to earn Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Playback Singer – Male.

Arya 2 (2009)

Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Kajal Aggarwal, Navdeep
Storyline: Two young boys staying together at an orphanage become friends. One of them is adopted by a wealthy family and grows up to become the owner of a software company. He provides employment for his friend, but when they both fall in love with the same young woman, conflict emerges.
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Watch on: Sun NXT

This is a stand-alone sequel to the 2004 Telugu film Arya. The film became a blockbuster. It won the ’57th Filmfare Awards South’ in two categories; Best Female Playback Singer and Best Choreography.

Vedam (2010)

Director: Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
Starring: Allu Arjun, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Kumar Manchu
Storyline: Stories of 5 people, an educated slum dweller, an aspiring rock star, an old villager, a prostitute and an ostracized Muslim man; all lead up to a night in a hospital filled with jeopardy.
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Watch on: Sun NXT

The film, belonging to the hyperlink cinema genre, received critical acclaim and won several awards, including four Filmfare Awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Vedam was also featured in Film Companion’s list of the 25 Greatest Telugu Films of the Decade. Director Krish later remade it in Tamil as Vaanam (2011).

Parugu (2008)

Director: Bommarillu Baskar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Sheela Kaur, Prakash Raj
Storyline: A group of friends are tasked with finding the daughter of a village head who believes them to have helped her elope.
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Watch on: Netflix, aha

Parugu received a positive response from audiences and critics, praised for Allu Arjun’s performance, its suspenseful narrative, humorous characters, and minimal violence. The film was a box office success.
It won two Nandi Awards and a Filmfare Award South out of three nominations. It was remade in Odia as Sanju Aau Sanjana (2010), Bengali as Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo (2010), Nepali as Dabab (2013), and Hindi as Heropanti (2014).

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)

Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Tabu, Sushanth, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma, Samuthirakani, Navdeep, Sunil, Sachin Khedekar
Storyline: After growing up enduring criticism from his father, a young man finds his world shaken upon learning he was switched at birth with a millionaire’s son.
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Watch on: Netflix, Sun NXT

The film received highly positive reviews, praised for the cast’s performances, Thaman’s music, entertainment value, and Trivikram’s writing and direction. It was a commercial success, grossing ₹262–280 crores worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time and the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2020.
Thaman won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, and the film earned ten South Indian International Movie Awards, including Best Film – Telugu. A Hindi remake titled Shehzada was released on 17 February 2023.

Julayi (2012)

Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Allu Arjun, Ileana D’Cruz, Sonu Sood
Storyline: After helping the police foil a violent heist, a sharp minded young man must evade the criminal mastermind whose plans he has thwarted.
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar

Julayi receive positive reviews from critics and became commercially successful. The film has garnered the Nandi Award for Best Popular Feature Film. It was remade into Tamil as Saagasam.

S/O Satyamurthy (2015)

Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Allu Arjun, Upendra, Samantha, Nithya Menen, Sneha, Adah Sharma
Storyline: A rich businessman’s son faces multiple challenges after he becomes the sole breadwinner of his family.
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Watch on: Hotstar, Sun NXT

S/O Satyamurthy received mixed reviews. With this film, Allu Arjun became the first Telugu actor to achieve two consecutive films earning over ₹50 crore share worldwide.

Happy (2006)

Director: A. Karunakaran
Starring: Allu Arjun, Genelia Deshmukh, Manoj Bajpayee
Storyline: An orphan working as a Pizza delivery boy and the daughter of a caste-based politician are forced to get married in an unforeseen situation.
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Watch on: Sun NXT

Happy became a moderate success at the box office. Later the film was dubbed and released in Malayalam as Happy Be Happy, and it was a blockbuster in Kerala running successfully over than 175 days.

Naa Peru Surya (2018)

Director: Vakkantham Vamsi
Starring: Allu Arjun, Arjun Sarja, R. Sarathkumar, Anu Emmanuel
Storyline: Following two violent incidents at a club and a police station, a short tempered soldier is challenged to give up anger if he wants to fulfill his dream of serving at the borders.
IMDb Rating: 6.7
Watch on: Zee5, YouTube

Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India received mixed reviews, though critics praised Allu Arjun’s performance, calling it the “biggest strength” of the film and describing it as his “career-best performance.”
In December 2020, the film was re-released in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with a 50% theater occupancy cap due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hindi dubbed version, titled Surya: The Soldier, performed well at the box office despite being released three years after the original, and being available on YouTube and Zee5.

Sarrainodu (2016)

Director: Boyapati Srinu
Starring: Allu Arjun, Aadhi Pinisetty, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa, Srikanth
Storyline: An intense battle breaks out between an evil son of a politician and an ex army man who can’t tolerate injustice.
IMDb Rating: 6.6
Watch on: Sun NXT

Sarrainodu received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. The movie was declared a Blockbuster and became the 2nd highest grossing Telugu film of 2016.
It was subsequently dubbed into Malayalam as Yodhavu and was released in Kerala a month after the original version. The core plot was reported to be loosely based on the 2004 film Walking Tall.

Rudhramadevi (2015)

Director: Gunasekhar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Raj
Storyline: The film revolves around the story of the queen, Rudramadevi, who ruled the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century. This will be India`s first historical stereoscopic 3D film, and will see actress Anushka portray the brave-hearted queen.
IMDb Rating: 5.6
Watch on: Sun NXt, Zee5

The film received positive reviews, with critics praising the direction, narration, and Anushka’s performance. The film became the fifth highest opening day grossing Indian film of 2015.

Desamuduru (2007)

Director: Puri Jagannadh
Starring: Allu Arjun, Hansika Motwani, Pradeep Singh Rawat
Storyline: After thrashing a goon’s son, a crime reporter escapes to Kulu Manali where he falls for a woman who soon gets kidnapped.
IMDb Rating: 6.2
Watch on: Sun NXT

Desamuduru was met with positive reviews from critics and audiences. It became a hit at the box office.

Iddarammayilatho (2013)

Director: Puri Jagannadh
Starring: Allu Arjun, Amala Paul, Catherine Tresa, Shawar Ali
Storyline: A young woman becomes embroiled in a financial and political conspiracy while studying in Spain, as she meets a young musician with a somewhat dark past unfolded through the pages of his lover’s diary.
IMDb Rating: 5.8
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The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Allu Arjun’s performance, Catherine’s glamour, and the action sequences. It performed well at the box office, both domestically and overseas.

DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)

Director: Harish Shankar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Rao Ramesh
Storyline: Trained by a high profile cop, an encounter specialist masquerading as a Brahmin priest takes on a real estate crime organization after losing his uncle.
IMDb Rating: 5.9
Watch on: Hotstar, Zee5