Best South Indian Movies on Netflix (2026)
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Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films on Netflix India, ranked by how audiences rate them.
Ranked by audience rating among films with at least 50 ratings that are streaming on Netflix in India today. The list refreshes daily, so titles that leave the service drop off automatically.
- 1
Meiyazhagan 2024
★ 8.2(70 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the celebrations, Arul is reintroduced to an upbeat man whom he cannot recall. With the help of the unknown man, Arul reconnects with his past.
- 2
Hi Nanna 2023
★ 7.9(83 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Six-year-old Mahi, a spirited child with cystic fibrosis, shares a deep yet complex bond with her father, Viraj, a dedicated single parent and successful fashion photographer. Her curiosity about her absent mother leads to a journey of discovery when she runs away with her loyal dog, Pluto. A chance encounter with a kind woman named Yashna sparks unexpected revelations, intertwining their lives in ways they never anticipated. Set against a backdrop of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Mahi’s story is a heartfelt exploration of family, resilience, and the enduring power of connection.
- 3
Blast 2026
★ 7.8(80 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A seemingly ordinary family must unleash their hidden martial arts skills when they clash with a ruthless criminal gang tied to corruption and violence.
- 4
Maharaja 2024
★ 7.7(284 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
- 5
RRR 2022
★ 7.7(1,756 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.
- 6
Jigarthanda DoubleX 2023
★ 7.7(62 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A notorious gangster is incited to transform into a film hero and opts for a filmmaker and their project descends into a scenario they had never anticipated.
- 7
Lucky Baskhar 2024
★ 7.6(112 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A middle-class bank clerk who longs to trade stability for adventure gets more than he bargained for when he unexpectedly becomes a wealthy man.
- 8
Bāhubali: The Beginning 2015
★ 7.6(987 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
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Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion 2017
★ 7.5(905 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
- 10
Nayattu 2021
★ 7.5(51 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Three police officers are forced to go on the run when they get tangled in the death of a youth, a few days before the election.
- 11
Amaran 2024
★ 7.4(273 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The film captures his courage in protecting his nation and the devotion of his wife Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.
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Mahavatar Narsimha 2025
★ 7.4(62 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.
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Jana Gana Mana 2022
★ 7.4(81 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
After the mysterious death of a college professor triggers nationwide protests, a police officer’s pursuit of justice unravels layers of political manipulation and moral conflict, exposing how truth and power collide in the pursuit of justice.
- 14
The Goat Life 2024
★ 7.4(75 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.
- 15
Dragon 2025
★ 7.3(59 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Raghavan transforms from a school topper into a “bad boy” to score girls in college, but ends up a heartbroken dropout. He then cons his way into a successful finance career, but the lies keep building and maintaining the facade proves tricky.
- 16
The Elephant Whisperers 2022
★ 7.3(156 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Bomman and Bellie, a couple in south India, devote their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, forging a family like no other.
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Minnal Murali 2021
★ 7.2(354 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A tailor gains special powers after being struck by lightning but must take down an unexpected foe if he is to become the superhero his hometown in Kerala needs.
- 18
Kantara 2022
★ 7.1(171 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight. Can Shiva save the forest from Murali? Or is Murali just a dummy bait cast by bigger fish?
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The Ghazi Attack 2017
★ 7.1(112 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
India’s first underwater war film tries to decode the mystery behind the sinking of Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the India-Pakistan war of 1971.
- 20
Eega 2012
★ 7.1(275 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A passionate flower decorator, Nani, falls for his neighbor, Bindhu, but their budding romance takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Sudeep, a ruthless and powerful businessman.
- 21
Naai Sekar Returns 2022
★ 7.1(56 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Naai Sekar, who decides to make money by kidnapping dogs, learns about his pet dog which was taken away from their family during his childhood. Can he rescue his dog, which is considered as a lucky charm?
- 22
Ante... Sundaraniki! 2022
★ 7.0(52 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
A man from a Brahmin family falls in love with a Christian girl. In order to convince their parents, they say contrasting lies which complicates the situation and leads to a comedy of errors.
- 23
Major 2022
★ 7.0(57 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
This biopic follows the life of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, from his childhood to his heroic actions during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- 24
Indian 1996
★ 7.0(90 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.
- 25
Iratta 2023
★ 7.0(53 ratings)· Streaming on Netflix
After a cop is found dead, a policeman's investigation sparks a chilling search for the truth connected to his estranged twin and their fraught past.
FAQs
▸What is the best south indian movie on Netflix?
Meiyazhagan (2024) tops the list with a 8.2/10 audience rating, followed by Hi Nanna and Blast.
▸How is this list ranked?
By average audience rating, counting only films with at least 50 ratings so a handful of votes can't top it, and only titles currently available on Netflix in India.