2022 will be remembered as the year when South Indian film industries surpassed every other language film industry of India including Bollywood both critically and commercially. Some of these films came, conquered and engraved their names in the history books.
In case you have been missing all the thrill and action, here are some of the best South Indian Movies in 2022 on OTT featuring RRR, KGF Chapter 2, Kantara, and more for you to quickly catch on.
RRR
RRR is a perfect SS Rajamouli show featuring Ram Charan, Jr NTR along with an ensemble creating a grand historical epic that managed to sweep over Rs 1,000 crore at the global box office. The film focuses on the brotherhood of two rebels in pre-Independence India and their journey of finding their own unique way of destroying the British regime.
Cast – N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody and Olivia Morris
Where to Watch – Netflix
IMDB rating – 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes rating – 94%
My Mobile Rating – 4/5
KGF Chapter 2
KGF Chapter 2 is a sequel to the Kannada blockbuster in 2018, KGF. The story of Rocky (Yash) moves further in this one after he established himself as the kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields.
Directed by Prashanth Neel, KGF Chapter 2 was made on a budget of Rs 100 crore and emerged as a grand success with Rs earning 1,200–1,250 crore globally.
Cast – Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Archana Jois, Malavika Avinash, Easwari Rao, Achyuth Kumar, Vasishta N. Simha and Rao Ramesh
Where to Watch – Amazon Prime Video
IMDB rating – 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes rating – 94%
My Mobile Rating – 3/5
Vikram
Vikram is a Kamal Haasan starrer action-thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The plot of the film runs around a black ops squad led by agent Vikram planning to dismantle a drug syndicate group.
Cast – Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, and a special cameo appearance by Suriya
Where to Watch – Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDB rating – 8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes rating – 95%
My Mobile Rating – 3.5/5
Ponniyin Selvan
A Mani Ratnam historical drama, Ponniyin Selvan is a Tamil epic based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel, Ponniyin Selvan. The story of Ponniyin Selvan follows various plot points of internal conflicts recorded in the 9th Century BC within the Chola Kingdom. The film received both commercial and critical success upon release across the country.
Cast – Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman and R. Parthiban
Where to Watch – Amazon Prime Video
IMDB rating – 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes rating – 85%
My Mobile Rating – 3/5
Karthikeya 2
Karthikeya 2 is a sequel to the 2014 Telugu mystical thriller of the same name and takes the story of Doctor Karthikeya forward. The protagonist this time is hunting for Lord Krishna’s lost anklet.
Released theatrically on 13 August 2022, the movie has performed well at the box office and has been appreciated by critics and audiences alike. Karthikeya 2 is produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and People Media Factory.
Cast – Nikhil Siddhartha, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher, and Adithya Menon
Where to Watch – Zee5
IMDB rating – 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes rating – 71%
My Mobile Rating – 3.5/5
Kantara
Kantara is about a Kambala champion, who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the film turned out to be a huge commercial success and became the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of 2022.
Cast – Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, and Sapthami Gowda
Where to Watch – Amazon Prime Video
IMDB rating – 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes rating – 83%
My Mobile Rating – 3/5