Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa is inspired by the life of Indian independence activist Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy from the Rayalaseema region.
Gunasekhar's Rudhramadevi is based on the life of Rudrama Devi, a prominent ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty.
NTR Kathanayakudu is directed by Krish and is based on the life of Sr NTR, the thespian of Telugu Cinema
Mahanati, directed by Nag Ashwin, is based on the life of legendary South Indian actress, Savitri
Yatra was helmed by Mahi V Raghav starring Mammootty in the role as Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. It is based on padayatra of YSR (AP CM from 2004 to 2009) representing INC.
Alluri Seetarama Raju, directed by V. Ramachandra Rao in 1974, depicts the life of Alluri Seetarama Raju, an Indian revolutionary, eminently known for the Rampa Rebellion of 1922–24.
Rakta Charitra, directed by RGV in 2010, is based on the life of late Paritala Ravindra, a politician from Andhra. A sequel was also released in the same year.
Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, yet-to-release Major is based on the life of 2008 Mumbai attacks martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
George Reddy is directed by Jeevan Reddy & is inspired from the life of social activist, communist leader George Reddy, who was killed in the attack at his college campus in 1972
Mallesham, by Raj R, is on the life of Chintakindi Mallesham, a Padma Shri recipient was acclaimed for his invention of the Lakshmi Asu machine.
Veerappan, helmed by RGV, is based on Sandalwood smuggler Koose Munisamy Veerappan. Active for 36 years, he was charged with sandalwood smuggling and poaching of elephants