Top 10 South Indian Movies In 2022
The list of Best South Indian Movies of 2022 stands out for its ease of compilation. This year marked a turning point for regional cinema, surpassing the box office collections of mainstream Hindi movies. Directors such as SS Rajamouli and Pa Ranjith kept the commercial and critical aspects of their films true to the spirit of cinema, resulting in some spectacular and blockbuster hits. To aid in the selection process for your watchlist, we have compiled a list of some of the year's most outstanding films.
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1. RRR
SS Rajamouli, the master filmmaker behind Baahubali: The Beginning and Magadheera, made a triumphant return with his latest period epic, RRR, which shattered numerous domestic and global box office records in 2022. The three-hour-long movie was a massive success and also put India on the global stage.
RRR, featuring NT Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan Teja, tells the story of two revolutionaries who team up to confront British Raj. The movie has already been nominated for two major Golden Globe Awards categories and is also a potential OSCARS contender. You can watch it on Netflix.
2. Natchathiram Nagargiradhu
Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, directed by PA Ranjith, offers a dreamlike exploration of love and its diverse meanings, making it one of the purest works of art in recent memory. The film is a constant wave of emotions, navigating through different struggles and challenges before finally arriving at a point of solace.
Centered around an independent theater group and the lives of its actors, the film is enriched with a variety of stirring tracks. The cast includes Kalidas Jayaram as Iniyan, Dushara Vijayan as Rene, Kalaiyarasan as Arjun, Shabeer Kallarakkal as Sagas Ratchagan, Sindhuja Viji, and Charles Vinoth. The movie can be streamed on Netflix.
3. Vikram
Vikram, a Tamil language film directed and written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was a hardcore and robust movie that revived the gangster genre and was one of the best films of the year. Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil played the titular roles in the film, which centered around a special agent's investigation of a trail of cold-blooded murders that eventually led him to a drug lord. The film's cinematography was handled by Girish Gangadharan, while Philomin Raj was in charge of editing. You can watch the movie on ZEE5.
4. Ponniyin Selvan: I
Directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Allirajah Subaskaran under the banner of Lyca Productions, Ponniyin Selvan: I is a Tamil-language historical film based on the Tamil historical novel of the same name written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. The plot is set in the 10th century and revolves around the life of Arulmozhivarman, also known as Rajaraja Chola I, who is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty in South India. The story starts with his birth and chronicles his journey to becoming the ruler of the Chola kingdom. The film boasts an impressive star cast that includes Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Prabhu, R Sarathkumar, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and Radhakrishnan Parthiban
5. KGF Chapter 2
Directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, KGF Chapter 2 is an action-packed Kannada-language film that serves as a sequel to the highly acclaimed KGF Chapter 1 released in 2018. The latter movie instantly developed a massive cult following among the audiences.
The protagonist, Raja Krishnappa Bairya aka Rocky, is played by Yash, who rises from humble beginnings to become a dominant figure in the gold mining world. Set in the perilous KGF mines of Karnataka, India, the movie follows Rocky's journey as he navigates the harsh and treacherous environment.
Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Prakash Raj are among the stellar ensemble cast of the movie, which was a massive hit of the year. Amazon Prime Video offers streaming access to the movie.
6. 777 Charlie
Rakshit Shetty plays the protagonist, Charlie, in the movie, who is determined to rescue his dog, also named Charlie, from a gang of hooligans. Kiranraj K directed the film, while GS Gupta and Rakshit Shetty produced it.
The film's plot revolves around Charlie's expedition to traverse the nation with his loyal canine, to retrieve his beloved pet from the clutches of the robbers and bring him back home unharmed. During his voyage, he confronts various individuals and confronts hurdles and difficulties that he must conquer. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime Video.
7. Sita Ramam
Sita Ramam, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and co-written by Raj Kumar Kandamudi and the director himself, was undoubtedly the most heartwarming and uplifting film of the year. Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur played the lead roles, adding to the film's already impressive cast.
The film's story is timeless and revolves around a soldier who receives a letter from a girl named Sita, leading him on an unforgettable journey. Sita Ramam is available for viewing on Disney Plus Hotstar.
8. Vikrant Rona
Directed by Anup Bhandari and produced by Ajay Reddy, the science fiction film Vikrant Rona features Sudeep in the lead role of Vikrant, a man on a mission to solve a spine-chilling murder. This Kannada-language movie has also garnered popularity among audiences by providing them with a thrilling experience of science fiction and adventure. Additionally, Vikrant Rona is available to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar.
9. Kantara
Kantara, directed by Rishab Shetty, was another highly successful South Indian film in 2022. It is based on the spiritual experiences of a forest officer and unfolds like a folklore, ultimately becoming a surrealistic story of ethical choices. Arvind S. Kashyap was the cinematographer for the film, which can now be viewed on Netflix.
10. Karthikeya 2
Chandoo Mondeti wrote and directed the action-packed thriller film Karthikeya 2, which is a sequel to the 2014 movie Karthikeya that received both critical and commercial acclaim.
The lead role of Karthikeya is played by Nikhil Siddhartha, who embarks on a perilous journey to locate the anklet of Lord Krishna. The movie is available for streaming on ZEE5.