Top 10 IMDb-rated South movies that deserve your praise
We've curated a special list of the top 10 movies from Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu that you can binge-watch on OTT as they rank high on IMDb.
Apr 07, 2025
Top 10 IMDb-rated movies of South cinema
South cinema has been a constant source of inspiration for Bollywood and other entertainment industries due to their fine narrative and stellar craft. From top-notch action scenes to the intense drama, the regional industry is worthy of the praise. If you're someone who struggles to find high IMDb-rated South movies, we've curated a special list of the top 10 movies from Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu that you can binge-watch on OTT:
Top IMDb-rated South movies to watch
Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav (JioHotstar)
Featuring Venkatesh and Aarthi Agarwal, this Telugu romantic drama film revolves around two friends whose dynamics change when Nandini is engaged, and they are struck between love, family and morality.
- IMDb rating: 8.8
Nayakan (Prime Video)
This crime drama film marks the first collaboration between the iconic duo of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. The plot is loosely inspired by The Godfather film. It follows the journey of a gangster as he rises from a slum dweller to the crime lord.
- IMDb rating: 8.6
Anbe Sivam (Prime Video)
A poignant slice-of-life drama film that revolves around two men, Nalla and Aras, as they form an unlikely bond after getting stranded at the airport. The emotionally-charged journey comes with different life lessons to keep you hooked. It stars Kamal Haasan and Madhavan in the lead roles.
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- IMDb rating: 8.6
Pariyerum Perumal (Prime Video)
Mari Selvaraj's debut film with Kathir and Anandhi revolves around a law student and his struggles due to caste discrimination and oppression.
- IMDb rating: 8.7
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This Malayalam family drama film is beautifully crafted to connect with different generations. The plot revolves around a middle-aged man who struggles to bond with his tech-savvy sons.
- IMDb rating: 8.8
Kireedam (JioHotstar)
Mohanlal leads this star-studded film. The plot revolves around a father who dreams of making his son a police officer. However, things take a dark turn when he gets involved with crime.
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- IMDb rating: 8.9
Manichitrathazhu (Prime Video)
Starring Mohanlal in the lead, this cult classic psychological thriller is packed with twists and turns. The plot revolves around a man and his family, who experiences supernatural events after moving into their haunted ancestral house and seeks help from a psychiatrist.
- IMDb rating: 8.7
Jersey (Prime Video)
Nani features as Arjun in this sports drama film. The plot follows the inspirational journey of a failed cricketer, who makes a return to the field to fulfil the eponymous wish of his beloved son.
- IMDb rating: 8.5
C/o Kancharapalem (Prime Video)
Featuring an ensemble cast, this anthology film revolves around four unique stories that explores true love, companionship and relationship dynamics.
- IMDb rating: 8.8
Soorarai Pottru (Prime Video)
Sudha Kongara's Tamil drama film follows the inspirational tale of a man who aspires to launch a low-cost airline service against the odds. It featured Suriya and Aparna Balamurali in the lead.
- IMDb rating: 8.7
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