Best South Indian Movie I have Seen
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1. Kaithi (2019)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Dilli, an ex-convict, endeavours to meet his daughter for the first time after leaving prison. However, his attempts are interrupted due to a drug raid planned by Inspector Bejoy.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Karthi, Narain, Arjun Das, George Maryan
Votes: 42,444
2. Vikram (2022)
Not Rated | 175 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A special investigator discovers a case of serial killings is not what it seems to be, and leading down this path is only going to end in a war between everyone involved.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Narain
Votes: 74,313
3. Master (I) (2021)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster who uses the school children for criminal activities.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan, Arjun Das
Votes: 83,305
4. Asuran (2019)
Not Rated | 141 min | Action, Drama
The teenage son of a farmer from an underprivileged caste kills a rich, upper caste landlord. How the pacifist farmer saves his hot-blooded son is the rest of the story.
Director: Vetrimaaran | Stars: Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Prakash Raj, Pasupathy
Votes: 33,462
5. K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
Not Rated | 154 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In the 1970s, a gangster named Rocky goes undercover as a slave to assassinate the owner of a notorious gold mine known as the Kolar Gold Fields.
Director: Prashanth Neel | Stars: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ramachandra Raju, Archana Jois
Votes: 98,468
6. K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
Not Rated | 166 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, Rocky's name strikes fear into his foes, while the government sees him as a threat to law and order. Rocky must battle threats from all sides for unchallenged supremacy.
Director: Prashanth Neel | Stars: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty
Votes: 150,121 | Gross: $6.60M
7. Vada Chennai (2018)
Not Rated | 164 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young carrom player in north Chennai becomes a reluctant participant in a war between two warring gangsters.
Director: Vetrimaaran | Stars: Dhanush, Ameer Sultan, Radha Ravi, Daniel Balaji
Votes: 19,646
8. Theri (2016)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
When his daughter's life is endangered by a local gang, Joseph Kuruvilla will do whatever it takes to stop them. However, at the same time, his dangerous past slowly resurfaces.
Director: Atlee | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Baby Nainika
Votes: 23,011
9. Mersal (2017)
Not Rated | 172 min | Action, Thriller
A police officer arrests a doctor for crimes targeting medical professionals but later finds the real culprit in a tale of revenge, corruption and magic.
Director: Atlee | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Nithya Menen, S.J. Suryah, Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Votes: 38,020
10. 2018 (2023)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A disaster film set during the 2018 Kerala Floods where people from all walks of life faced catastrophic consequences and put in collective efforts to survive the calamity.
Director: Jude Anthany Joseph | Stars: Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan
Votes: 12,067
11. Jana Gana Mana (2022)
162 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
As a college professor's brutal murder sparks student unrest, a cop launches an investigation while a lawyer seeks justice in the the courtroom.
Director: Dijo Jose Antony | Stars: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mamta Mohandas, Mammootty
Votes: 16,972
12. Jai Bhim (2021)
Approved | 164 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a tribal man is arrested for a case of alleged theft, his wife turns to a human-rights lawyer to help bring justice.
Director: T.J. Gnanavel | Stars: Suriya, Lijo Mol Jose, Manikandan K., Rajisha Vijayan
Votes: 217,160
13. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
Not Rated | 157 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Indian Space Research Organization scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was framed for being a spy and arrested in 1994.
Director: Madhavan | Stars: Madhavan, Simran, Rajit Kapoor, Ravi Raghavendra
Votes: 58,616
14. Major (2022)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Director: Sashi Kiran Tikka | Stars: Adivi Sesh, Prakash Raj, Revathi, Saiee Manjrekar
Votes: 32,394
15. 777 Charlie (2022)
164 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.
Director: Kiranraj K | Stars: Rakshit Shetty, Charlie, Sangeetha Sringeri, Raj B. Shetty
Votes: 39,743
16. Sita Ramam (2022)
163 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
An orphan soldier, Lieutenant Ram's life changes, after he gets a letter from a girl named Sita. He meets her and love blossoms between them. When he comes back to his camp in Kashmir,After he gets caught in jail, he sends a letter to Sita which won't reach her.
Director: Hanu Raghavapudi | Stars: Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, Sumanth
Votes: 68,256
17. Akhanda (2021)
167 min | Action, Drama
When the nefarious Varadarajulu plans to attack Murali Krishna, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, Akhanda leaves no stone unturned to defeat the evil.
Director: Boyapati Srinu | Stars: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Meka Srikanth
Votes: 19,483
18. HIT (2020)
Not Rated | 125 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An officer of the 'Homicide Intervention Team' who frequently suffers from having his panic attacks does everything in his power to rescue a woman who went missing.
Director: Sailesh Kolanu | Stars: Vishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma, Murli Sharma, Bhanuchander
Votes: 7,692
19. Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)
Not Rated | 144 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The police are on the trail of a serial killer, but with the victims being fellow officers, will they be able to catch the killer and solve the case in time?
Director: Midhun Manuel Thomas | Stars: Kunchacko Boban, Jinu Joseph, Unnimaya Prasad, Sreenath Bhasi
Votes: 8,977
20. Minnal Murali (2021)
TV-14 | 158 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A tailor gains special powers after being struck by lightning, but must take down an unexpected foe if he is to become the superhero his hometown needs.
Director: Basil Joseph | Stars: Tovino Thomas, Guru Somasundaram, Aju Varghese, Baiju Santhosh
Votes: 32,508
21. Raatchasan (2018)
Not Rated | 146 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A sub-inspector sets out in pursuit of a mysterious serial killer who targets teen school girls and murders them brutally.
Director: Ram Kumar | Stars: Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, Radha Ravi, Sangili Murugan
Votes: 50,689
22. Ustad Hotel (2012)
151 min | Comedy, Drama
Faisi wants to go to UK to become a professional chef but circumstances force him to assist his grandfather in a small restaurant in Kozhikode city, changing his outlook on life forever.
Director: Anwar Rasheed | Stars: Dulquer Salmaan, Thilakan, Siddique, Nithya Menen
Votes: 16,536
23. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Not Rated | 167 min | Action, Drama
Amarendra Baahubali, the heir apparent to the throne of Mahishmati, finds his life and relationships endangered as his adoptive brother Bhallaladeva conspires to claim the throne.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia
Votes: 114,295 | Gross: $20.19M
24. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Not Rated | 159 min | Action, Drama
A child from the Mahishmati kingdom is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia
Votes: 136,895 | Gross: $6.74M
25. Magadheera (2009)
Not Rated | 147 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
A warrior gets reincarnated 400 years later, after trying to save the princess and the kingdom, who also dies along with him. He then sets back again to fight against all odds and win back his love.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Ram Charan, Kajal Aggarwal, Dev Gill, Srihari
Votes: 24,954
26. Jigarthanda Double X (2023)
172 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
In 1975, a filmmaker agrees to collaborate on a film with a gangster who wishes to become a famous actor.
Director: Karthik Subbaraj | Stars: Raghava Lawrence, S.J. Suryah, Nimisha Sajayan, Ilavarasu
Votes: 9,076
27. Rangasthalam 1985 (2018)
Not Rated | 170 min | Action, Drama
Chitti Babu begins to suspect his elder brother's life is in danger after they team up to lock horns with their village president and overthrow his unlawful 30 year old regime.
Director: Sukumar | Stars: Ram Charan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Aadhi, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 27,784 | Gross: $3.51M
28. Karnan (2021)
158 min | Action, Drama
Karnan, a fearless village youth, must fight for the rights of the conservative people of his village, due to the torture given by a police officer.
Director: Mari Selvaraj | Stars: Dhanush, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, Yogi Babu
Votes: 23,691
29. 1: Nenokkadine (2014)
Not Rated | 170 min | Action, Thriller
A rock star must overcome his psychological inhibitions to seek revenge for his parents' death.
Directors: Sukumar, Sukumar, Zeb Walters | Stars: Mahesh Babu, Kriti Sanon, Nassar, Pradeep Singh Rawat
Votes: 46,491
30. Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Theeran, a police officer, is entrusted with the task to solve the mystery behind a series of murders. The only clue left behind is that all the murders are committed in the same pattern.
Director: H. Vinoth | Stars: Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Bose Venkat
Votes: 16,968
31. Anniyan (2005)
Not Rated | 181 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Ramanujam, who suffers from multiple personality disorder, works as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night, using tips from the 'Garuda Purana' as his tools to punish various antisocial elements.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Vikram, Sada, Prakash Raj, Vivek
Votes: 21,436
32. I (2015)
Not Rated | 188 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi, Upen Patel
Votes: 23,330
33. Srimanthudu (2015)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Drama
Harsha, a multi-millionaire's heir who has everything, still feels that there is something missing in his life. In an attempt to fill the void, he adopts a village to bring change in the people.
Director: Koratala Siva | Stars: Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad
Votes: 13,365
34. Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A labourer rises through the ranks of a red sandal smuggling syndicate, making some powerful enemies in the process.
Director: Sukumar | Stars: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
Votes: 87,507
35. Kantara (2022)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When greed paves the way for betrayal, scheming and murder, a young tribal reluctantly dons the traditions of his ancestors to seek justice.
Director: Rishab Shetty | Stars: Rishab Shetty, Kishore Kumar G., Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda
Votes: 102,818
36. Dasara (2023)
Not Rated | 156 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A brutal act sends an irresponsible small-time criminal on a mission of revenge.
Director: Srikanth Odela | Stars: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Shine Tom Chacko, Dheekshith Shetty
Votes: 10,644 | Gross: $2.05M
37. RRR (2022)
Not Rated | 187 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A fearless warrior on a perilous mission comes face to face with a steely cop serving British forces in this epic saga set in pre-independent India.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt
Votes: 167,279 | Gross: $14.50M
38. Indian (1996)
Not Rated | 185 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A veteran freedom fighter enraged with the rising crime and corruption in the society murders all the wrong doers one by one using an ancient martial arts technique.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sukanya, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar
Votes: 13,855
39. Viduthalai: Part 1 (2023)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A police officer is recruited to capture the leader of a separatist group.
Director: Vetrimaaran | Stars: Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, S. Chandan
Votes: 8,573
40. Vaathi (2023)
Not Rated | 139 min | Action, Drama
When a private school teacher is assigned to a neglected public school, he must overcome personal and political strife in his fight for education.
Director: Venky Atluri | Stars: Dhanush, Samyuktha Menon, Sai Kumar, Tanikella Bharani
Votes: 10,271
41. Joji (2021)
113 min | Crime, Drama
Joji, an engineering dropout and the youngest son of a rich family lives with his aspirations of becoming super wealthy. Driven by greed and blind ambition, he decides to execute his plans following an unexpected event in the family.
Director: Dileesh Pothan | Stars: Fahadh Faasil, Basil Joseph, Dileesh Pothan, Baburaj
Votes: 10,782
42. Bharath Ane Nenu (2018)
Not Rated | 173 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Bharat, a young graduate who becomes the C.M of Andhra Pradesh (pre-div) after his father's demise without any political knowledge, faces challenges in the process of reforming the society.
Director: Koratala Siva | Stars: Mahesh Babu, Kiara Advani, Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar
Votes: 18,561 | Gross: $3.55M
43. Maharshi (2019)
Not Rated | 176 min | Action, Drama
A story about Rishi and his quest for success in different stages of life from being a US-based businessman to being a champion for the poor downtrodden farmers.
Director: Vamshi Paidipally | Stars: Mahesh Babu, Allari Naresh, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 9,587
44. Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
166 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Based on the real-life love story of Moideen and Kanchanamala, which happened in the 1960s in the backdrop of Calicut.
Director: R.S. Vimal | Stars: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Saikumar, Tovino Thomas
Votes: 5,747 | Gross: $0.07M
45. 1983 (2014)
138 min | Drama, Sport
The story of Rameshan who has a huge craze for Cricket, and his final attempt to realize his cricket dream through his son.
Director: Abrid Shine | Stars: Nivin Pauly, Anoop Menon, Joy Mathew, Nikki Galrani
Votes: 2,946
46. Charlie (VII) (2015)
130 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
A young, nonconforming woman named Tessa gets entangled in a cat-and-mouse chase in the by-lanes of Kerala, hunting for a mysterious artist who previously lived in her apartment.
Director: Martin Prakkat | Stars: Dulquer Salmaan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Aparna Gopinath, Nedumudi Venu
Votes: 12,792
47. Hi Nanna (2023)
155 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A single father begins to narrate the story of the missing mother to his child and nothing remains the same.
Director: Shouryuv | Stars: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna, Nassar
Votes: 15,367
48. Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
Not Rated | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The film revolves around four brothers who share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses to another level when Saji, Boney, and Franky decide to help Bobby stand by his love.
Director: Madhu C. Narayanan | Stars: Shane Nigam, Soubin Shahir, Fahadh Faasil, Sreenath Bhasi
Votes: 17,712
49. #Home (2021)
158 min | Drama, Family
Oliver Twist (Indrans) wants to be tech-savvy and become a better companion to his two sons, who spend more time on their phones than with their loved ones.
Director: Rojin Thomas | Stars: Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi, Manju Pillai, Naslen
Votes: 15,200
50. Premalu (2024)
156 min | Comedy, Romance
Sachin pursues romance but finds himself caught between two potential partners, leading to amusing complications.
Director: Girish A.D. | Stars: Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Shyam Mohan, Sangeeth Prathap
Votes: 7,819
51. Jersey (2019)
Not Rated | 157 min | Drama, Sport
A failed cricketer decides to revive his cricketing career in his late 30's despite everyone being skeptical of his ability to do so.
Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri | Stars: Nani, Shraddha Srinath, Sathyaraj, Ronit Kamra
Votes: 22,301
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