Best South Indian Movies on Netflix You Shouldn’t Miss!

September 13, 2023September 20, 2023 Surya Komal 1 Comment Netflix, Netflix Movies

On the topic of the Best South Indian Movies on Netflix, the global streaming mothership is surprisingly improving when it comes to adding South Indian content compared to its counterparts. With quite a selection available to choose overall. All the titles available movies are good to decent on the quality scale and are certainly worth watching on any given day. So, here are the Best South Indian Movies on Netflix, which you shouldn’t miss watching.

Last Updated on September 13, 2023

Angamaly Diaries (Mal)

Starring – Antony Varghese, Anna Rajan
Director – Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genre – Crime / Drama

Angamaly Diaries (2017), directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, offers an authentic portrayal of life in Angamaly, Kerala. The film follows the journey of Vincent Pepe, played by Antony Varghese, as he navigates the world of crime and the pork business. With its raw storytelling, energetic performances, and a unique narrative style, this film is a gritty and engaging cinematic experience.

Merku Thodarchi Malai (Tam)

Starring – Antony, Gayathri Krishnaa
Director – Leninbharati
Genre – Drama

Best South Indian Movies on Netflix.: Rengaswamy, a labourer, wishes to own land and earn a livelihood by farming. But when his dreams come true with the help of a politician, he is forced to face even bigger challenges in his life.

U-Turn (Kan)

Starring – Shraddha Srinath
Director – Pawan Kumar
Genre – Thriller

U-Turn (2016), directed by director Pawan Kumar, offers a suspenseful and nail-biting experience that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The story centers around a journalist, portrayed by Shraddha Srinath, as she delves into a string of perplexing deaths occurring at a U-turn on a flyover. With its captivating plot, commendable performances, and a tightly executed narrative, U-Turn stands out as a thrilling and engrossing cinematic offering, making it an essential watch.

Anukokunda Oka Roju (Tel)

Starring – Charmme Kaur, Jaggu Bhai
Director – Chandrasekhar Yeleti
Genre – Thriller

Anukokunda Oka Roju explores the narrative of an independent woman who gets stuck in a very bizarre situation involving a cult. A movie so much ahead of its time, the riveting story and screenplay by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, magnificent performances from the entire cast, this film manages to keep you engaged from start to finish, and a fantastic attempt Tollywood. One of the Best South Indian Movies on Netflix.

Uyare (Mal)

Starring – Parvathy, Tovino Thomas
Director – Manu Ashokan
Genre – Drama

Uyare is an inspirational roller coaster ride through the life of Pallavi, who aspires to become a pilot. Parvathy plays the character of Pallavi as this film is one of the very few female-oriented movies in the Malayalam film industry. Pallavi, who has zero interest in her boyfriend Govind, joins the aviation academy to achieve her dream. In the turmoil of events, she becomes a victim of an acid attack, and her survival forms the rest of the film.

Major (Tel)

Starring – Adivi Sesh, Saiee Manjrekar
Director – Sashi Kiran Tikka
Genre – Biopic

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Movies of 2022’ list]

Recounting all the significant episodes of Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s vibrant life, Major (2022) begins right from his childhood and takes us through his young and teenage years and, at the same time, conveys his aspiration to join the Indian Armed Forces. Subsequently, the movie spends most of the runtime showcasing his bravery, intent, and sacrifices he made during the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (Tam)

Starring – Dulquer Salmaan & Ritu Varma
Director – Desingh Periyasamy
Genre – Rom-Com

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Movies on AHA Video’ list]

Kannum Kannum Kollaiadithal is Dulquer Salmaan’s 25th film as an actor. It stars Ritu Varma, Rakshan, and Niranjani in pivotal roles, with the ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon in a crucial role. This film is an interesting romantic-thriller with enjoyable twists and turns to make it a decent watch. Barring few logics, I enjoyed the film thoroughly, and I’m especially overwhelmed with Gautham Vasudev Menon’s dashing screen presence.

Nayattu (Mal)

Starring – Kunchako Boban, Joju George
Director – Martin Prakatt
Genre – Drama

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Malayalam Movies on Netflix’ list]

Best South Indian Movies on Netflix: Martin Prakatt’s 2021 film Nayattu is an intense thriller portraying a tough situation that three police personnel have to handle and the wild hunts which follow after their absconding. Kunchako Boban, Joju George, and Nimisha Sajayan feature in pivotal roles alongside strong characters by Late. Anil Nedumangadu and Jaffer Idukki.

Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? (Tel)

Starring – Vishwak Sen, Sai Sushanth
Director – Tharun Bhascker
Genre – Buddy Comedy

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Comedy Movies on Amazon ‘ list]

Recounting the lives of four life-long friends, the story of Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? connects more to the audience who miss their pre-marriage silly adventures and accidental holiday trips.With laugh-out-loud moments, euphonious music by Vivek Sagar and exquisite camera-work by Niketh Bommi, Ee Nagariniki Emaindi? serves as the perfect movie to watch when you’re hanging out with a bunch of friends.

Kadaseela Biriyani (Tam)

Starring – Vasanth Selvam, Dinesh Mani
Director – Nishanth Kalidindi
Genre – Black Comedy

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Tamil Movies on Netflix’ list]

Preview Only: Director Nishanth Kalidindi’s 2021 comedy-drama, Kadaseela Biriyani, with Vasanth Selvam and Vijay Ram in the lead roles, explores the storyline of Chicku Pandi, who has one day to slip away from his vengeance-hungry brothers. One of the Best South Indian Movies on Netflix.

Kurup (Mal)

Starring – Dulquer Salmaan, I. Sukumaran
Director – Srinath Rajendran
Genre – Crime-Thriller

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Malayalam Movies Dubbed in Telugu’ list]

Srinath Rajendran’s Kurup is the tale based on true events around India’s most wanted fugitive, Sukumara Kurup. With a run-time of 157 minutes, the film takes us to Kurup’s life through different perspectives of people around him. The mood of the movie shifts along with the perspectives and turns into a gripping crime drama in the latter half, when Kurup goes absconding. Dulquer Salmaan was flawless as ‘Kurup’, portraying the varied shades to perfection.

Shyam Singha Roy (Tel)

Starring – Nani, Sai Pallavi & Krithi Shetty
Director – Rakul Sankrityan
Genre – Fantasy / Drama

Preview Only: Shyam Singha Roy, a Christmas 2021 release starring Nani, Sai Pallavi, and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, revolves around an up and coming director who is accused of plagiarism and finds a transcendental connection to his past life when he digs deeper into his mind. One of the Best South Indian Movies on Netflix.

Anbe Sivam (Tam)

Starring – Kamal Haasan & R. Madhavan
Director – Sundar C.
Genre – Drama

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Tamil Movies of All Time’ list]

Anbe Sivam is a feel-good drama based on the journey of Nalla Sivam and Anbarasu. Both with contrasting opinions and personalities, however, their journey slowly turns out to be amiable through the course of the two-hour runtime. Directed by Sundar C, the provocative dialogue, in particular, will entertain you alongside the legendary performances from Madhavan and Kamal Haasan.

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