2023’s Best South Indian Movies: The South Indian film industry has been enjoying the golden era of Indian cinema for the past few years, as we have witnessed some of the biggest blockbusters of all time that brought a revolution to the industry and proved its potential not only in India but also worldwide.
Behind the success of South cinema is a content-driven approach and less focus on glamour, and item songs. like we mostly see in new Bollywood movies nowadays.
Perhaps this is why, even in the Hindi belt, people have begun to prefer South films. Films such as Baahubali, KGF 1 and 2, RRR, and Pushpa: The Rise demonstrated, Hindi audiences growing interest in new South Indian films.
Best South Indian Movies of 2023
Here’s the list of the best South Indian movies of 2023 that have impressed moviegoers, you can catch them on OTT platforms that entertain you this year like Best South Indian Movies of 2022.
Movies | Release Date | Cast | OTT Plateform |
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1- Dada | 10 Feb | Kavin, Pradeep Anthony, Aparna Das, Monica Chinnakotla | Amazon Prime Video |
2- 2018 Movie | 5 May | Tovino Thomas, Tanvi Ram, Kalaiyarasan, Aparna Balamurali, Asif Ali | Sony LIV |
3- Dasara | 30 March | Nani, Keerthy Suresh | Netflix |
4- Ponniyin Selvan: II | April 28 | Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha | Amazon Prime Video |
5- Virupaksha | April 21 | Sai Dharam Tej, Samyukta Menon | Netflix |
6- Maaveeran | July 14 | Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, Monisha Blessy, Yogi Babu, Mysskin, Sunil | Amazon Prime Video |
7- Varisu | January 11 | Rashmika Mandanna, Thalapathy Vijay | Amazon Prime Video |
8- Vaathi | February 17 | Dhanush, Samyuktha Menon | Netflix |
9- Waltair Veerayya | January 13 | Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja | Netflix |
10- Veera Simha Reddy | January 12 | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, | Disney+Hotstar |
11- Shaakuntalam | April 14 | Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Dev Mohan | Amazon Prime |
12- Jailer | August 10 | Rajnikanth, Mohanlal, Shivaraj Kumar, Jacky Shroff, Tamannaah, and Ramya Krishna | Amazon Prime Video |
13- Mr Pregnant | August 18 | Syed Sohel, Roopa Koduvyur, Suhasini Maniratnam, Brahmaji | Amazon Prime Video, Aha |
14- Mark Antony | 15 September | Vishal, SJ Suryah | Amazon Prime Video |
15- Kannur Squad | 28 September | Mammootty, Rony David, Kishore, Shebin Benson | Disney+ Hotstar |
16- Leo | 19 October | Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha Krishnan | Netflix |
17- Bhagavanth Kesari | 19 October | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sreeleela | Prime Video |
18- Hi Nanna | 7 December | Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna | Netflix |
19- Salaar | 22 December | Prabhas, Shruti Haasan, Prithviraj Sukumaran | Netflix |
1. Varisu
Release Date: January 11, 2023
Director: Vaashi Paidipally
Star Cast: Rashmika Mandanna, Thalapathy Vijay, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Khushbu, Jayasudha, Sangeetha Krish, Samyuktha Shanmughanathan
Vaashi Paidipally, who has won a National Award for his efforts in directing Telugu movies like Munna, Brindavanam, Yevadu, Oopiri, and Maharshi, is the director and co-writer of Varisu. Vaarasudu is the Telugu title of the bilingual movie; Varisu is the name of the Tamil adaptation.
The movie features Rashmika Mandanna and Thalapathy Vijay in the lead roles. Actors such as Prakash Raj, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Khushbu, Jayasudha, Sangeetha Krish, and Samyuktha Shanmughanathan are also part of the film.
2. Waltair Veerayya
Release Date: January 13, 2023
Director: Bobby Kolli
Star Cast: Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Catherine Tresa
Chiranjeevi’s film Waltair Veerayya was released during the Pongal 2023 and went on to become the highest-grossing Telugu movie of 2023.
3. Vaathi
Release Date: February 17, 2023
Director: Venky Atluri
Star Cast: Dhanush, Samyuktha Menon
Vaathi/Sir is bilingual and the third South Indian biggie in 2023. The film received rave reviews from both critics and the audience alike.
4. Veera Simha Reddy
Release Date: January 12, 2023
Director: Gopchand Malineni
Star Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Honey Rose, Duniya Vijay
Despite facing a clash with Chiranjeevi’s Waltair Veerayya, NBK’s Veera Simha Reddy rocked the box office in 2023. The film is the second highest-grosser Telugu film of 2023.
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5. Shaakuntalam
Release Date: April 14, 2023
Director: Gunasekhar
Star Cast: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Dev Mohan
The film is based on classical Sanskrit author Kalidasa’s popular play Abhigyanam Shakuntalam, featuring Samarth in the titular role and Dev Mohan as the king of the Puru Dynasty, Dushyanta.
The film was extensively shot around Hyderabad, including Ramoji Film City, Ananthagiri Hills, and Gandipet Lake, as well as some parts of Northern India, including Kashmir. It is produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations.
6. Dasara
Release Date: March 30, 2023
Director: Srikanth Odela
Star Cast: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekhshit Shetty, Shine Tom Chocko
Jersey fame actor Nani’s rugged avatar created hype for this film since its start, released on 30th March 2023. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana people are showering love on Nani’s career-best performance and it’s going to be Big Box Office success for Nani.
7. Ponniyin Selvan: II
Release Date: April 28, 2023
Director: Mani Ratnam
Star Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha
Acclaimed director Mani Ratnam’s dream project, Ponniyin Selvan: Part 01 was released on September 30, 2022, and it turned out to be the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023, grossing around Rs. 500 crore worldwide.
Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 and Part 2 are co-produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions and are based on Kallki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel of the same name.
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Best South Indian Movies 2023 FAQs
A. Movies like Hi Nanna, 2018, Vaathi, Varisu, Virupaksha, Leo, Jailer, and PS2 are well-praised so far.
A. You may catch Vaathi/SIR on Netflix from 17th March.
A. 2018 (film) is available on Sony LIV.
A. Leo is available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada on Netflix.
A. Hi Nanna will be available on Netflix from 5th January 2024.
Jr. NTR for RRR
Baby is best romantic movie of this year should be added to this list, loved the film
Mammootty’s performance in Kannur Squad, brilliant actor of Indian Cinema, Salute to his fitness at 74.