While horror has existed in Tollywood since the 1970s with films like Jaganmohini (1978), the modern horror-comedy wave truly began in the early 2000s.
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The concept of horror comedy is not new to Telugu cinema. However, it gained significant momentum with the release of movies like "Prema Katha" (1999) and "Daddy No. 1" (2003). These films successfully blended horror and comedy elements, setting the stage for future filmmakers. But it was the 2015 release of "Asura" that catapulted the genre to new heights. The movie's success paved the way for more horror comedies, and since then, the genre has flourished in Telugu cinema. horror comedy movies in telugu