South Indian movies are a perfect mix of emotions, action, suspense, horror and comedy. It’s fun to watch a well-made South Indian movie with your family or friends in a theater full of people — just like in the olden days! And because we’re living in the 21st century, It is much simpler to watch these movies online than on TV (or VHS tapes) thanks to a number of modern technologies, such as streaming services.
This year 2022 has been very special for South Indian movies for a lot of special reasons. If we look at the quick view of the year 2022, Bollywood only saw 2-3 successful movies, name of these movies will be on your fingers. But at the same time, when Bollywood was going through a tough phase, South Indian Movies 2022 saw an uptick, be it the highest grosser of the movie RRR or the Highest Rated IMDb movie of the year 2022 was Kantara, year 2022 belonged to South Indian Cinema.
If we go deep and looked from the revenue perspective, Bollywood only got one 400 crore movie in its basket while South India movies got four 400 crores movies in its basket which includes – RRR, KGF-2, Vikram and Ponniyin Selvan: Part One. Are you planning to add some best South Indian movies to your binge-list? Here is our list of 15 Best South Indian Movies 2022 based on Audience reviews/box-office collections & word of mouth. This list include movies from all south Indian regions and also contains the best South Indian movies dubbed in Hindi 2022.
List of Best South India Movies 2022 –
1. Kantara
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Release date: 30 September 2022
Language: Kannada
Starring: Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Pramod Shetty, Sapthami Gowda
IMDb Rating: 9.0 /10
Kantara is an action drama film in Kannada language. The movie was filmed and set in the coastal Karnataka town of Keradi. The movie features a solid plot, outstanding casting, and standout acting. It demonstrated the best use of superhuman or supernatural abilities in a film. The movie’s climax is highly applauded by the audience.
2. Ponniyin Selvan: I
Genre: Action/Drama
Release date: 30 September 2022
Language: Tamil
Starring: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
The epic Tamil novel by Kalki is adapted as Ponniyin Selvan: Part One by filmmaker Mani Ratnam. Perhaps only RRR and KGF2 among the Indian movies produced in 2022 received the kind of outrageous excitement that surrounded Mani Ratnam’s “Ponniyin Selvan I”. Many icons, including MGR and Kamal Hassan, have tried to reproduce the masterpiece on screen, but it required a visionary of Mani Ratnam’s stature to eventually bring the concept to perfection. The master filmmaker weaves his magic wand to produce an incredibly pleasant period extravaganza, albeit with its fair share of minor bumps and imperfections, supported by an ensemble cast and an amazing technical staff.The good part about this movie is one does not have to have read the book to enjoy it!
3. RRR
Genre: Action/Drama
Release date: 25 March 2022
Language: Telugu
Starring:N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
The plot’s setup is well-thought-out, the character introductions are eye-catching enough to stand out, and the film only grows larger, bolder, and better as it goes along, according to S. S. Rajamouli, who also wrote and directed the movie. It’s evident from the start of the action sequence that Rajamouli is trying for maximalist entertainment, but what’s more fascinating is how he makes sure the basic elements of the plot are covered before focusing entirely on the extravagant set pieces.
4. K.G.F: Chapter 2
Genre: Action/Drama
Release date: 14 April 2022
Language: Kannada
Starring: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Archana Jois
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
KGF Chapter 2 has a bigger, bolder, better, and more densely packed storyline and dialogue that arouses emotions. The movie not only exceeds expectations in terms of script and production excellence, but it also creates a standard that is unmatched by anything that has come before. The soundtrack is fantastic and helps with timing the correct emotions to be expressed, especially when it switches between soundtracks for the mother-son memories and violent action moments. Action sequences are just as good as or better than the prequel. One of the best action movies ever produced in Indian cinema.
5. 777 Charlie
Genre: Drama/Adventure
Release date: 10 June 2022
Language: Kannada
Starring: Charlie, Rakshit Shetty, Sangeetha Sringeri, Raj B. Shetty, Danish Sait, Bobby Simha
IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
777 Charlie features every cliché of a lighthearted dog movie, including a heartbreaking conclusion. The plot of the film centers on Dharma, a misanthrope and obsessive loner who appears to be heading in the direction of self-destruction. Charlie, the adorable escaped dog, enters his life, and the remainder of the tale describes how their first tense connection develops into an affectionate lifetime bond. With his nuanced performance in the second half’s emotionally intense moments, Rakshit Shetty kills it as the melancholy, severely injured Dharma.
6.Wheel Chair Romeo
Genre: Comedy
Release date: 27 May 2022
Language: Kannada
Starring: Ram Chetan, Suchendra Prasad, Rangayana Raghu
IMDb Rating: 9.1/10
This movie is for you if you enjoy a good chuckle. There is humor throughout the entire film. There wouldn’t be a moment where you feel detached from the film. It’s worthwhile watching this film. Making such a plot fascinating and entertaining demonstrates the director’s talent.
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7. Vichithram
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Release date: 14 October, 2022
Language: Malayalam
Starring: Shine Tom Chacko, Balu Varghese
IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
Shine Tom Chacko plays the protagonist in Achu Vijayan’s most recent movie, “Vichitram.” The film’s camera work was overseen by Arjun Balakrishnan. It is a mystery, horror, suspense, and thriller. Each moment is designed to send chills down the audience’s spine. The movie delivers a wonderful mystery to the audience when coupled with the music, which keeps them on the edge of their seats. The audience will feel as though something unusual is going on while viewing the film.
8.Padavettu
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Release date: 21 October 2022
Language: Malayalam
Starring: Nivin Pauly, Aditi Balan, Shammi Thilakan
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
Padavettu depicts the essence of Indian politics through the struggles of a rural village and a protagonist who rises to the occasion after living the longest time in his failures. The movie does an excellent job of capturing the characters, their life in the world, and the many political ideologies in great detail. Every single one of the characters has significant flaws, which makes them all incredibly genuine and sympathetic.
9. Vikram
Genre: Action/Mystery
Release date: 3 June 2022
Language: Tamil
Starring: Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, Suriya
IMDb Rating:8.4/10
The four-year wait for Kamal Haasan’s return to the big screen has been satisfied with Vikram. The 1986 premiere of the actor’s film, Vikram, inspired the title. The plot is set in the cinematic world created by filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has united characters from his previous film Kaithi and the older Vikram. Anirudh Ravichander composed the movie’s score, while Rathna Kumar collaborated with the director to write the script.
10. Jana Gana Mana
Genre: Crime/Drama
Release date: 28 April 2022
Language: Malayalam
Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Pasupathi Raj, G. M. Sundar, Mamta Mohandas
IMDb Rating: 8.3 /10
The protagonist of this movie is ACP Sajjan, played by National Award winner Suraj Venjaramoodu, who is given the spectacular case of the gruesome murder of a college professor who was beloved by her students and renowned for her unwavering political views. The case transitions to a dramatic courtroom drama where the pace of the story becomes fast and the stakes become colossal as the student demonstrations intensify as a result of political meddling and ongoing obstacles placed in the probe.
