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Several big-ticket Telugu films found themselves at the centre of intense online trolling this year, with Akhanda 2 topping the list. The Balakrishna–Boyapati Srinu collaboration faced backlash mainly for its over-the-top action sequences, which were evident right from the trailer launch.

Adding to the ridicule was a Hindi interview featuring director Boyapati Srinu and Balakrishna. The now-viral line, “humne already bol diya, caution kiya,” quickly turned into a meme sensation and was even remixed into DJ tracks. One particular scene, where Balakrishna lifts a man upside down to remove the evil-eye effect from a female character, attracted massive trolling and became a frequent subject of mockery on social media.

The second most trolled film of the year was NTR’s War 2, though for very different reasons. The film drew criticism due to the overconfident pre-release statements made by NTR and producer Naga Vamsi. Vamsi boldly claimed he would never request audiences to watch a film again if War 2 failed, while NTR’s confident gestures, including lifting his collar during promotions, were widely discussed. When the film eventually underperformed at the box office, both became targets of online jokes. However, the trolling faded relatively quickly and never reached the scale seen with Akhanda 2.

Third on the list was Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which faced severe criticism for its poor visual effects. Audiences were shocked by the VFX quality, leading to an avalanche of memes and sarcastic commentary online, making it one of the most mocked films of the year.

Even Game Changer was not spared. The film faced trolling for its stereotypical and exaggerated character portrayals. Anjali’s character was mocked for consistently keeping her head tilted to one side, while Sunil’s sideways walking mannerism was widely criticised as odd and cringe. Additionally, Ram Charan’s unusual “kopa rap” dance became a viral meme, drawing humour and criticism across social media platforms.

Overall, while trolling has become a common part of modern cinema culture, these films stood out for becoming year-long meme material rather than brief online chatter.