5 Telugu series to watch if you liked the hard-hitting and socially-relevant Qubool Hai?

If you enjoyed the hard-hitting Telugu web series Qubool Hai? (aha) and are looking for similar shows to binge, then this list is for you. These Telugu shows deal with socially relevant issues without entertainment taking a back seat. With gripping plots and intriguing characters to boot, you need to add these Telugu shows to your watchlist.

1. Parampara (Disney+ Hotstar)

If Qubool Hai?'s take on power dynamics and lopsided relationships kept you hooked, then Parampara should be your next watch. The show tells the classic tale of an underdog named Gopi taking on his cunning and powerful uncle Naidu to protect his father. When Gopi decides to expose his uncle's oppressive tactics, conflicts and deceptions arise. With intense characters and tight writing, this show makes for some edge-of-the-seat viewing.

2. Loser (ZEE5)

Qubool Hai? stood out in a sea of web series because of its realistic approach towards social evils, and Loser does exactly that. The show revolves around the lives of sportspeople who have to face various socio-political challenges and defy odds to fulfil their athletic aspirations. From classism, to religious and gender norms, to mental health, the show expertly tackles heavy topics and keeps audiences engaged. Heart-warming and thought-provoking, Loser will make you shed a tear or two.

3. In The Name of GOD (aha)

Another aha show, another gritty premise, and another satisfying watch. Just like Qubool Hai?, In The Name of GOD also explores the dark underbelly of marital relationships and the twisted paths they can lead to. The plot follows a driver Aadi who is enamoured by Meena, the wife of an older wealthy man. Aadi hopes to have an affair with Meena but ends up getting framed for her husband's murder. With grey characters and a mystery at the heart of the narrative, the show will instantly reel you in.

4. Unheard (Disney+ Hotstar)

When it comes to exploring different facets of a narrative and presenting various perspectives Qubool Hai? stood a class apart. Similarly, Unheard takes you back in time to India's freedom struggle and showcases the differing points of view of that era. From anti-war pacifism and secularism to sharp religious views, Unheard gives you an idea of what were the ideologies at play during that time. Nuanced and layered, this show is unmissable.

5. Kudi Yedamaithe (aha)

If the mystery element of Qubool Hai? 's storytelling made the show special for you, then Kudi Yedamaithe will become your new favourite. Blending intrigue and fantasy, the show revolves around a food delivery agent and an investigative police officer who meet with an accident and open up a time loop. While the two try to break this time loop and return to normalcy, problems arise, and chaos ensues. With a novel concept that'll leave you scratching your head, this show is a full-blown ride.

Go ahead and take your pick from this list for your next weekend binge-watching session