In the present work recently available experimental data for high-spin states of four nuclei, 124 52 Te, 125 52 Te, 126 52 Te, and 127 52 Te, have been interpreted using state-of-the-art shell model calculations. The calculations have been performed in the 50-82 valence shell composed of 1g 7/2 , 2d 5/2 , 1h 11/2 , 3s 1/2 , and 2d 3/2 orbitals. We have compared our results with the available experimental data for excitation energies and transition probabilities, including high-spin states. The results are in reasonable agreement with the available experimental data. The wave functions, particularly, the specific proton and neutron configurations which are involved to generate the angular momentum along the yrast lines are discussed. We have also estimated overall contribution of three-body forces in the energy level shifting. Finally, results with modified effective interaction are also reported.