* సందేహం (sandeham) - Doubt, uncertainty
* ఆందోళన (aandolanam) - Anxiety, worry
* నిరీక్షణ (nireekshana) - Expectation, anticipation
* తెలియని భయం (teliyani bhayam) - Unknown fear
* కుతూహలం (kutuhalaṁ) - Curiosity
The most appropriate Telugu word for "suspense" will depend on the specific context and the type of suspense you want to convey.