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Movies Like 'Animal' Showcasing Father-Son Relationships
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The movie 'Animal,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is set to release on December 1. This film narrates the emotional journey between a father and son, showcasing their bond and conflicts, as revealed in the 'Animal' movie trailer. However, there are many Telugu movies that have similarly depicted the bond between fathers and sons. Here, we have compiled a list of such movies for you to explore."
1 . Idiot(August 22 , 2002)
U|133 minutes|Action,Comedy
When Chanti, a young man, is beaten by thugs, Suchitra, a young woman, saves him by donating blood. Learning of her kind act, Chanti falls in love with her. However, challenges arise as Suchitra's father is the police commissioner.
2 . Vasu(April 10 , 2002)
U|147 minutes|Musical
Vasu dreams of becoming a great musician, against his father's wishes for him to pursue civil services. This angers his father. The story unfolds around Vasu's journey and choices.
3 . Dookudu(September 23 , 2011)
UA|175 minutes|Action,Drama
Former MLA Shankar falls into a coma and wakes up after several years. Doctors advise not to shock him with any upsetting news. His son Ajay, a police officer, tries to keep his father happy while avenging those who wronged him. How does he accomplish this? That's the story.
4 . Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule(April 27 , 2007)
UA|157 minutes|Drama
Ganesh, an unemployed man, falls in love with Keerthi. With her help, he secures a job in the software company where she works. However, Ganesh learns that Keerthi is already engaged to someone else. A particular incident sends Ganesh into deep depression. His friend takes him back to his village to recover. During this time, Ganesh learns the truth. What happened next? The rest of the story unfolds.
5 . Suryavamsam(February 25 , 1998)
U|163 minutes|Drama
Bhanu, an illiterate, has been deprived of his father's love since childhood. When his father arranges a marriage for him, Bhanu refuses for a reason, further estranging himself from his father. A city girl, learning of Bhanu's good heart, decides to marry him, leading to a twist in the story.
6 . Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi(April 19 , 2003)
U|154 minutes|Action,Family,Romance
Chandu, passionate about kickboxing and aspiring to be a national champion, lives with his mother. When she dies, she urges him to reconcile with his father, Raghuvir, changing his life.
7 . S/O Satyamurthy(April 09 , 2015)
UA|163 minutes|Action,Drama
The story revolves around Viraj Anand, a young man whose life changes after his wealthy father dies. Prioritizing family honor, he begins to navigate through relationships and moral values.
8 . Kotta Bangaru Lokam(October 09 , 2008)
U|Drama,Family,Romance
Balu falls in love with his classmate, Swapna. However, a photo of them together published in a newspaper leads to Swapna being taken away by her father. What did Balu do next?
9 . Kick(May 08 , 2009)
UA|162 minutes|Action,Crime,Romance
Naina breaks up with Kalyan, who is always seeking adventures. She decides to marry a policeman who is pursuing Kalyan, only to find herself drawn back to Kalyan's thrilling lifestyle.
10 . Dammu(April 27 , 2012)
A|155 minutes|Action,Drama,Romance
Ramachandra, an orphan, becomes embroiled in a feud between two royal families through his love for Satya. As he becomes part of Satya's family, Ramachandra discovers a shocking truth. What is this truth? And what is the connection between Satya's family and the hero? That forms the story.
11 . Hitler(January 04 , 1997)
U|153 minutes|Drama
Madhavarao loves his five sisters dearly and becomes somewhat harsh to protect them from a cruel society. The story takes a turn when his sisters stand up against him.
12 . Andarivaadu(June 04 , 2005)
UA|162 minutes|Comedy
Chiranjeevi plays dual roles as Siddharth and his father Govindarajulu, a TV show host. Following his mother's death, Siddharth, raised single-handedly by Govindarajulu, becomes a TV reporter. The story delves into the family dynamics post-Siddharth's marriage, leading to estrangement.
13 . Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.(October 15 , 2004)
U|172 minutes|Comedy
Shankar Dada, a local settler and rowdy, lies to his parents that he is a doctor. Ramalingeswara Rao reveals to Shankar's parents that he is not a doctor.
14 . Tulasi(October 12 , 2007)
UA|153 minutes|Action,Drama
Parvataneni Tulasi Ram tries to control his anger for his family's sake but certain events distance him from them.
15 . Thammudu(July 15 , 1999)
U|162 minutes|Drama,Romance,Sport
Subhash (Pawan Kalyan) is a college student who spends his days enjoying himself with his friends. One day, his brother, who is a kickboxer, gets severely injured. Despite having no experience in boxing, Subhash decides to face his brother's adversary in the ring. The story then unfolds with what happens after this decision.
16 . Darling(April 23 , 2010)
U|153 mins|Drama
Prabha reunites with his childhood friend Nandini at a party arranged by his father. He falls in love with her, but complications arise due to Nandini's connections.
17 . Eeswar(November 11 , 2002)
U|164 minutes|Action,Drama
A young man, struggling with family issues, finds himself falling in love with the daughter of a local MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly). However, his life takes a dangerous turn when the politician plots to have him killed.
18 . Rebel(September 28 , 2012)
A|176 minutes|Action
Rishi's parents are brutally murdered. Who killed them? What is the past of Rishi's father Bhupathi Raju? Why does Rishi search for Stephen and Robert? That's the story.
19 . Nannaku Prematho(January 13 , 2016)
UA|168 minutes|Action,Drama,Romance
Hero’s father was deceived by a businessman. When discharged from the hospital, his father reveals the truth to him. What does the hero do next? How does he seek revenge on the villain for his father? That's the story.
20 . Needi Naadi Oke Katha(March 23 , 2018)
U|Drama
Rudraraju (Devi Prasad), a father, wishes for his son to settle down well in life. However, Sagar (Sree Vishnu) passes his time aimlessly without any clear plans for his future. The story explores whether Sagar changes for his father's sake or continues to live as he pleases.