Recent Telugu films have taken a more realistic approach to portraying college girl relationships. Movies like "C/o Kanamma" (2015) and "Sathamanam Bhavati" (2017) depict the challenges faced by college students in relationships, including societal pressures, family expectations, and personal aspirations.

Tollywood has historically mirrored—and occasionally molded—the romantic aspirations of Telugu youth. The portrayal of college girls has undergone a drastic evolution.

: This increasingly popular trope features a girl and boy from different disciplines or competitive backgrounds whose initial friction eventually blossoms into a deep, skill-complementing partnership.