South Indian cinema is some of the most popular in the world. Every year, hundreds of new movies are released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam – the four main languages spoken in South India.
With so many movies to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the ten best South Indian movies you should watch.
1. ‘Bahubali: The Beginning’ (2015)
This epic historical drama was one of the most successful films ever made in India, grossing over $100 million at the box office. The story follows the life of Shivudu, a young man who must save his love, Devasena, from the tyrannical ruler Bhallala Deva.
2. ‘Mersal’ (2017)
This Tamil action thriller stars Vijay as a doctor who takes on the corrupt healthcare system in India. The film was a huge box office success and won several awards, including Best Actor for Vijay at the 63rd Filmfare Awards.
3. ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ (2018)
This Kannada-language period drama follows the rise of Rocky, a gangster who becomes the king of the gold mines in Karnataka during the 1980s. The film was a massive critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film of all time.
4. ‘Asuran’ (2019)
This Tamil-language action drama tells the story of Sivaselvam, a poor farmer who must take revenge on the rich landlord who murdered his brother. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $25 million at the box office.
5. ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ (2020)
This Telugu-language action comedy follows the life of Bantu, a man who is mistaken for the heir to a wealthy family. The film was a huge box office success, grossing over $50 million and becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.
6. ‘Master’ (2021)
This Tamil-language action thriller stars Vijay as a hardened criminal who is sent to a juvenile detention center. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $75 million at the box office.
7. ‘Jallikattu’ (2021)
This Malayalam-language action thriller follows the life of a man who must save his village from a wild bull that has escaped from a slaughterhouse. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $12 million at the box office.
8. ‘Eeswaran’ (2021)
This Tamil-language action drama stars Silambarasan as a man who must overcome his fear of snakes in order to save his village from a curse. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $15 million at the box office.
9. ‘Naandhi’ (2021)
This Telugu-language action drama follows the life of a man who is falsely accused of murder and sent to prison. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $20 million at the box office.
10. ‘Kaadan’ (2021)
This Tamil-language drama follows the life of a man who is struggling to save his forest from being destroyed by greedy developers. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $30 million at the box office.
These are just some of the great South Indian movies that are worth watching. So, if you’re looking for something new to watch, be sure to check out one of these films.