Following Bommarillu , Genelia became the go-to actress for family entertainers. She delivered a string of hits, each showcasing a different shade of her personality. In Dhee (2007), she matched the energetic antics of Vishnu Manchu and the legendary Brahmanandam with slapstick comic timing, proving she could hold her own in a full-fledged comedy. In Ready (2008), she played the spirited Swapna , a role that required both emotional depth and high-energy dance moves. The song "Yemaindo Ee Vela" became an anthem, largely due to her vibrant screen presence. Even in multi-starrers like Sasirekha Parinayam (2009), her ability to oscillate between comedy and pathos was on full display.
: Her debut Telugu film where she starred opposite Sumanth . It was a significant commercial hit. Complete Telugu Filmography Movie Title Satyam Samba Jr. NTR, Bhoomika Chawla Sye Naa Alludu Jr. NTR, Shriya Saran Subhash Chandra Bose Venkatesh, Shriya Saran Happy Allu Arjun Raam Bommarillu Dhee Vishnu Manchu Mr. Medhavi Ready Ram Pothineni King Nagarjuna (Cameo appearance) Sasirekha Parinayam Katha Arjun Sarja (Thriller film) Orange Ram Charan Naa Ishtam Rana Daggubati Junior (Bilingual film, upcoming) genelia movies in telugu
: A blockbuster romantic drama where she played the iconic character Hasini Rao . Her performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu . Following Bommarillu , Genelia became the go-to actress
In the later years of her primary Telugu career, Genelia explored more diverse roles: In Ready (2008), she played the spirited Swapna