This year has been the golden era for the South film industry as the entire world is going gaga over it. Check out the list of the top 15 South Indian movies that IMDb ratings claim to be the best.
The magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning changed the fate of the South Indian film industry completely with its release. In the last few years, the South industry has achieved tremendous growth and become more popular among movie freaks. Some factors that greatly contribute to its popularity include spectacular action scenes with astounding cinematography.
If you’re a moviegoer and get bored of watching Hindi films, you must check out our list of best South Indian movies highly rated by IMDb. From romantic tales to crime thrillers, we’ve covered everything. Keep scrolling!
777 Charlie
Do you believe in having an unbreakable friendship with dogs? If yes, you’ll find this movie resonating and captivating. I still remember, when I first came across this heart-touching film, it reminded me of thousands of lovely moments with my pet.
Based on the life of a loner Dharma and a Labrador dog Charlie, this film is a roller coaster ride of fun and tears. Dharma aka Dharmaraj Dattana lives a nasty life until Charlie comes into his life. The duo struggles for a long with their pasts but finds peace with each other presence. United by destiny, the duo become best friends and their life completely changes with their first ever road trip.
Peranbu
A father and a daughter’s love is unconditional in this world. No one can treat a girl as lovingly as a father does. Do you agree? Another film that made a place in the list of best South Indian movies is based on the love between a single father Amudhavan and his daughter Pappa who suffers from a health issue that makes her dependent on others.
When Pappa was 14, her mother wrote a note to her father and left home which compelled Amu to come back from abroad. Having lived in Dubai for years, he finds difficulty initially in developing a bond with Pappa but later proves himself to be the best father. He comes across several hurdles in her daughter’s upbringing but never leaves hope.
Soorarai Pottru
Inspired by the life of G. R. Gopinath, Soorarai Pottru is one of my favorite South Indian movies I have ever watched. It showcases the story of a former Indian Air Force captain named Suriya who dreams big and makes it happen due to his strong belief and dedication.
The small village guy dreams of making the airlines affordable so that lower-class people can also enjoy the rides. But the task was not as easy as it seemed to be. He comes across several hurdles and faces opposition from one of the renowned personalities in the aviation industry, Paresh Goswami who doesn’t want his idea to be executed.
Sita Ramam
Have you fallen in love with someone without even seeing him? Well, that’s called true love which is far from the physical attraction and only connected with hearts. The next top-rated South Indian movie in the list is a heart-warming tale that commences with a letter.
The protagonist and the National hero Ram receives several letters from the whole nation after revealing in an interview that he is an orphan. Among the letters, one comes from a girl named Sita who doesn’t mention her address. Eventually, Ram loses his heart for that mysterious girl and goes on an expedition to find her. Apart from an unforgettable love story, it is an inspirational tale that teaches humanity is above any other thing.
Kumbalangi Nights
Here we’ve come up with the best choice for family drama lovers. Kumbalangi Nights is one of the top Malayalam movies that got immense love from movie freaks. The story of this film revolves around four brothers Saji, Bobby, Bonny, and Franky who don’t share a healthy bond but develop an ever-lasting relationship after the death of their mother. After the unification, the trio helps Bobby in getting married to his love interest Baby who gets locked by her brother in her own house in Kumbalangi.
If you love to watch family movies, you must watch this superhit drama at least once. We’re sure you will find this movie entertaining.
Jersey
Do you get a kick by streaming the sports drama film? Well, I get that! Jersey ranks at the top when it comes to motivational sports drama that not only motivates but entertains the netizens.
A father and a former cricketer who quit cricket years ago for not getting selected for the Indian cricket team decides to revive his cricket career to fulfill the wish of his son of having a Jersey. 36-year-old Arjun becomes jobless for indulging in the fraud case of bribery. Despite several efforts, he fails to get his job back and starts focusing on his cricket skills again.
Fortunately, he gets the golden opportunity and becomes successful in fulfilling his promise 23 years ago after his death as the BCCI honors him with the Indian Jersey.
Asuran
Warning Alert! Asuran is not for the faint-hearted. It is a revenge saga that ranked among the best South Indian movies by sweeping off the netizens’ feet with its breathtaking action. The South action drama showcases how the cast’s differences and political power can ruin a common man’s life.
Set in the backdrop of a village, the film showcases how the protagonist Sivasaami, a villager played by Dhanush fights with the upper-class people for his family and his land. An upper-caste landlord, Narasimhan tries to get hold of Sivasaami’s land forcefully to set up a factory there. Hurt with his father’s humiliation, the short-tempered Velmurugan kills the high-class landlord and sparks the tale of revenge.
Visaranai
Showcasing the lives of four innocent Tamil laborers, this film highlights the political corruption and systematic disturbance in our country. The corrupt government officers don’t take care of the public welfare and can cross any limit for their self-interest.
Inspired by the book Lock-up, the crime drama shows how four poor immigrants—Murugan, Afzal, Kumar, and Pandi are imprisoned by cops and are forced to confess a crime they didn’t commit. The powerful police officials led an inhuman interrogation and beat them brutally for about 13 days. Isn’t it spine-chilling? I got goosebumps when I first streamed this flick.
Mahanati
The late veteran South Indian actress , Savitri needs no introduction! The drop-dead gorgeous diva lit the Indian cinema with her charm and acting prowess in the 1950s and ’60s. Want to learn more about the diva? Stream the blockbuster, Mahanati that sheds light on her biography and her tragic life.
Director Nag Ashwin made the best decision by choosing the rising star Keerthy Suresh for Savitri’s role. The actress breathes life into the character and acts commendably. From Savitri’s acting debut to the failure of her marriage life, the film displays everything. Hats off to the director who showcases both the tragic and memorable moments of Savitri’s life beautifully in this film.
Aruvi
Aruvi is a heartwarming tale that is full of tragedies and the plight of an innocent girl. The political drama showcases the hardships in the life of a girl named Aruvi from a middle-class family who lives her childhood beautifully but goes through numerous tragic incidents in her teenage. She faces difficulty in fitting into this consumeristic world. No one supports her and her family kicks her out of the house.
This movie provides a complete dose of entertainment and we’re sure you can’t stop yourself from crying after watching this blockbuster flick.
Premam
What’s your reply if I ask how many times have you fallen in love — one, two, three, or more? Wondering, why I’m asking. Well, we pass through different stages of life, childhood, teenage, and adulthood, and often get attracted to the person we meet at different phases. Some find their soul mates in the initial phase while others meet their love interest after ages.
The lead character, George David of our next top South Indian movie Premam goes through several hardships and finally gets the love of his life in his 30s. He heads over heels for three girls at different stages of his life and finds a change in himself at each stage. He goes through disappointment, failures, and anxiety but finally exchanges vows with his true love at the end.
Drishyam
Some movies not only entertain the netizens with their jaw-dropping plot but they create history by grossing exceptionally at the box office. The Malayalam-language crime thriller film Drishyam performed remarkably at the Indian theatres and became the first Indian movie that was remade in International languages including Chinese, Korean, and Indonesian. Isn’t it clap-worthy?
The basic premise of this film revolves around Georgekutty, a local cable TV operator, and his family who get trapped in a terrific condition unintentionally, and the lead character struggles to prove his family innocent. This film is binge-watching for crime thriller lovers.
KGF Chapter 1
A name that lit up the silver screen in 2018 is Rocky Bhai! The South Indian superstar Yash left the netizens’ mouths open with his electrifying performance and made an umpteen fan following. Whoever watched the film couldn’t stop himself from clapping and whistling. If you haven’t watched this blockbuster action-packed film, you’re mission out on one of the most thrilling experiences.
It shows how a highly determined and sharp-minded guy rises to prominence and seeks power to fulfill his mother’s wish of seeing her son as a wealthy and high-class person. He takes over the Kolar Gold Field completely and becomes the richest and the most powerful man in his region by defeating his foes including Adheera and Ramika Sen.
Kantara
After K.G.F Chapter 2 , the film that made a place in the list of best Kannada South Indian movies dubbed in Hindi is Kantara. Despite being made with a lower budget of Rs. 15-20 crore, the action thriller made a fire in theatres and became commercially successful at the box office . It emerged as the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time.
The breathtaking plot blew the movie freaks’ minds anbbd helped it to break several records. In a nutshell, it is a massive entertainer that you must stream.
Vikram Vedha
Remember the television series, Vikram Betaal? I and my brother used to watch it every Sunday in our childhood; we were frightened numerous times still we streamed it. Wondering why I’m talking about the show? Well, the next flick that comes among the top South Indian movies is based on the same concept.
R. Madhavan as Inspector Vikram and Vijay Sethupathi as gangster Vedha play the same game in the film. Vikram tries umpteen times to catch Vedha but always fails as he misguides him and traps him in his web.
Wrap-Up Whether you love action-packed movies or romantic ones, we’ve covered the best South Indian movies of different genres in our post considering the choice of our readers. No matter, whether you know the South Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and more, you can stream these top South films in your mother tongue Hindi as their dubbed versions are available on different OTT platforms.
Therefore, you’re all set to make your weekend worthwhile by streaming these top-rated South movies by IMDb. Hope! you enjoy our post.
