Top 10 Best South Indian Movies to Watch

Top 10 Best South Indian Movies to Watch: It’s very important to watch movies. It gives us various perspectives in life. It takes us to a different world. Every part of the world has different languages through which they portray their journey on the silver screen. In fact, with the blessing of some OTT platforms, we are being more exposed to other regional cultures through movies.

Though we may not understand the language, the basic expressions match with every human being that doesn’t need any language. With the subtitle or dubbed version of the movie, we can understand clearly. It looks like we are watching a full-fledged Hindi movie. In this article, I’ll discuss the top 10 best South Indian movies to watch.

Except for movies, what else could be better to understand a different culture from yours? Within 2-3 hours, you know their rituals, their dresses, everything.  In recent years, South Indian movies have captured a big audience all over India. Its action, dialogues, stories appeal to many Indians.

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If you are a movie buff and want to expose yourself to some different kinds of movies, then watching South Indian movies can give you different perspectives in life. Let’s start with the list.

Top 10 South Indian Movies You Must Watch

1. Trance (Malayalam)

With some fabulous visual scenes, Fahadh Faasil’s work will definitely attract you. It’s a psychological drama that tells you about the story of Viju, a motivational speaker who becomes the face of a religious scam and as he gains popularity, he goes into darkness. Complicatedly written, this movie can be an attractive piece for the next watch. It was released on 20^th Feb 2020 and is available on Amazon Prime Video. It is one of the best South Indian movies to watch.

2. Gantumoote (Kannada)

Released on 8^th Nov 2019, this movie has touched a million’s hearts. It’s a Kannada film directed by debutant director, Roopa Rao with a small budget of INR 81 lakhs. It tells the story of Meera, a 16-year-old school girl often lonely because of her parents’ negligence of care. She falls in love with a mate in her class that eventually takes a different turn. You will see a refreshing coming-of-age drama that stays with you for a long time.

3. Ponmagal Vandhal (Tamil)

The movie features Jyothika as the lead who acts as a brave lawyer fighting against society. This movie gives you a different perspective from a woman’s side. It was released on 20^th May 2020. Here is a brief of the movie – a lady lawyer takes a case of murder and unfolds the mystery of it. Her fighting against society prevails subsequently throughout the movie. You will get the movie on Amazon Prime Video.

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4. Soorarai Pottru (Tamil)

Starring the famous actor, Surya, Soorarai Pottru revolves around Maara’s dream of launching an airline service. He confronts obstacles as the story forwards. It was released on 12^th Nov 2020. Some emotional scenes make the movie more attention-grabbing. Surya’s performance takes the movie to a different level. If you are looking for an inspirational movie, this can be one of the best choices.

5. Paava Kadhaigal (Tamil)

The four different short stories come together in one place in this series. It was released on 18^th Dec 2020 and you can watch the whole season on Netflix. The film shows the story of those people who dream and is determined to see the result. Involves with sins, honour, and pride, this movie gives you a fresh story that will definitely attract you. Performance from top actors like Prakash Raj, Kalki Koechlin, Gautham Menon, Sai Pallavi, and many more will make you watch the whole season at a time.

6. Minnaminungu (Malayalam)

If you want to watch a hard-hitting performance from an actress, watch this because Surabhi Lakshmi will make stunned with every scene. The movie won a national film award for her performance. It was released on 21^st July 2017 and you can get it on Netflix. It tells the story of a single mother who supports her daughter who is studying abroad. But the daughter has some different plans which unfold later in the movie.

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7. Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (Telugu)

Another mind-blowing film in this list is Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya which revolves around a detective named as same goes through an adventure when he investigates the case of an unidentified found near the railway track. The movie was released on 21^st June 2019 and you will get it on Amazon Prime Video. It’s a comical adventure with a thriller. It’s an amazing movie which entertains you throughout the end.

8. Asuran (Tamil)

If you are a fan of Dhanush and want a remarkable performance from him, then this movie is your next watch. Based on the novel, Vekkai written by Poomani, the movie was released on 4^th Oct 2019. In a nutshell, the story revolves around a farmer who protects his son from murdering a wealthy man. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video. Dhanush’s performance will blow your mind.

9. Jallikattu (Malayalam)

Jallikattu is an important mention in this list of the top 10 best South Indian movies to watch. The movie was released on 4^th Oct 2019. Based on the short story Maoist by S. Hareesh who is the screenwriter of the film also tells the story of a butcher who slaughters buffalos. The story takes a turn when a buffalo runs away and creates chaos in the village. Winning the national film award for best cinematography, the film was also nominated for the Oscar.

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10. Kaaka Muttai (Tamil)

This is the last entry on this list but it has the magnetic power to create a sensation in you. The movie revolves around two young brothers, living in a slum area, go to the pizza shop and get driven by the watchman. The movie has realistic and emotional touch in it through the eyes of two boys. It was released on 5^th June 2015. It’s free to watch on Hotstar.

This is the list of the top 10 best South Indian movies to watch.