Trending South Indian Cinema, a list by Apollo

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74

/12/

3.8

/20973/

In the misty hills of Kaattukunnu, an aging woman and her servant boy struggle to survive the ghosts of the past, as the hunt for Kuriachan — a legendary dog breeder and outlaw — blurs the line between myth, memory, and vengeance, revealing that even in absence, he still rules the hills.

79

76

8.2

/52814/

75

/317/

70

/58/

3.5

/33352/

85

/13/

92

/80/

During the Kadamba reign, King Vijayendra, the ruler of the fictional feudatory land of Bangra, meets his final fate while venturing into the mystical forest of Kantara. Witnessing this, his son Rajashekara seals the borders of their realm. Later, Prince Kulashekara reopens them through a brutal massacre. The protagonist, Berme, in search of prosperity, crosses the divide and ignites a conflict of faith, power, and destiny between the Kingdom and Nature.

65

34

6.6

/8977/

70

/64/

65

/10/

3.1

/12471/

Popcorn

63

/6/

Bhooma Devi, a diligent postgraduate literature student reluctantly agrees to date the college bad boy Vikram, but her life unravels, when the typical college romance gradually evolves into a deeply layered exploration of love and his controlling nature takes over.

78

72

7.6

/18681/

75

/351/

74

/40/

3.7

/48158/

Popcorn

95

/30/

The story follows Chandra , a mysterious, goth-influenced woman who has just moved to Bangalore and begins working night shifts at a café. Across the road from her apartment live Sunny and Venu, two aimless bachelors. Sunny becomes infatuated with Chandra, observing her odd routines, strange visitors, and reclusive nature. Their dynamic changes when Sunny gets a glimpse of Chandra in her act.

75

52

7.8

/6710/

73

/91/

76

/15/

3.8

/23557/

A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.

82

53

8.4

/1498/

81

/35/

59

/21/

4.1

/7592/

100

/12/

95

/12/

79

/4/

When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, haunted by rebellion, and bound to his past. What begins as a quest for love soon unravels a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and a forgotten prince.

82

8.3

/78598/

81

/1304/

76

/188/

3.8

/70568/

83

/6/

94

/113/

age 16+

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.

84

7.8

/200666/

78

/4333/

77

/1508/

4.2

/318732/

96

/104/

94

/180/

83

/17/

3.5

age 16+

A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.

81

42

8.0

/5275/

75

/37/

90

/4/

3.4

/11129/

Popcorn

92

/16/

A man who loses his belief in God meets the spirit of a young woman unable to remember what happened to her.

70

48

7.4

/8706/

70

/91/

68

/16/

3.4

/19009/

Set in the backdrop of a film set, in the 1950’s in post colonial Madras, the film is centred around the professional rivalry between a film-maker trying to make his seminal film and the top reigning actor who the director once introduced. The rivalry spirals around the leading actress, a debutante and as the relationship between the three.

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75

8.0

/15475/

79

/321/

76

/47/

4.0

/28604/

Strange events unfold in a monkey-inhabited village, driving a newlywed couple and forest officials to embark on a mission to uncover the root of the unusual disturbances.

85

74

8.6

/232469/

80

/741/

73

/209/

3.8

/19726/

100

/7/

95

/12/

A pregnant woman from a primitive tribal community, searches desperately for her husband, who is missing from police custody. So as to find her husband and seek justice for them, as their voice, a High Court advocate rises in support. Will their battle for justice succeed?

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28

8.2

/3727/

70

/2/

70

/2/

3.1

/970/

When a meteor crashes into the highly superstitious village of Shambhala in the 1980s, strange supernatural events unfold, forcing an atheist scientist to face an ancient horror-one that science can't explain or escape.

69

44

7.0

/4340/

68

/110/

66

/17/

3.2

/23328/

Popcorn

78

/15/

Rohan's affluent lifestyle spirals out of control as he becomes convinced there is a supernatural entity in his home. As he starts to uncover the mystery, he is drawn into unexpected worlds and alliances, along with the horrors that lie ahead.

70

7.0

/74401/

66

/848/

64

/158/

3.1

/42757/

77

/39/

86

/85/

65

/8/

3.0

age 13+

In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.

82

59

8.2

/14127/

80

/238/

79

/29/

3.9

/34952/

Popcorn

93

/8/

A quirky Sri Lankan family seeking a fresh start in India transforms a disconnected neighborhood into a vibrant community with their infectious love and kindness.

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53

7.4

/8579/

72

/137/

77

/16/

3.6

/20504/

Ajesh,a jewellery agent lends 25 sovereigns of gold to Bruno for his sister Steffi's wedding, only to recover just half. When he demands the rest, he’s drawn into a tense comeback battle with Steffi's husband Mariano, an infamous prawn farmer in coastal Kollam.

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25

6.6

/2155/

66

/32/

68

/6/

3.0

/5427/

Popcorn

78

/3/

A heartfelt tribute to fan culture, the story follows Sagar, an ardent fan whose life, relationships, and identity revolve around his admiration for his cinematic idol, 'Andhra King' Surya Kumar.

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39

6.2

/8069/

63

/143/

63

/27/

2.6

/31717/

Popcorn

61

/4/

Childhood friends Agan and Kural are inseparable. When Kural encounters romantic troubles, Agan must balance his hidden feelings for her with his desire to ensure her happiness.

65

50

7.4

/11742/

69

/127/

55

/26/

3.1

/14294/

A series of murders targeting twins leads a detective down a dark path of revenge and childhood trauma.

80

66

8.0

/40094/

77

/691/

75

/65/

3.7

/41713/

96

/9/

A cash-strapped bank cashier embarks on a risky investment scheme and soon gets drawn into the murky world of money laundering.

79

7.1

/13221/

70

/454/

68

/206/

3.9

/97599/

100

/158/

71

/62/

93

/35/

3.5

In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend. A trip to a beach town allows them to find a space for their desires to manifest.

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8.7

/46653/

77

/287/

77

/61/

3.7

/9399/

100

/5/

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/14/

Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.

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7.0

/3231/

69

/140/

71

/42/

3.8

/21958/

100

/61/

81

/10/

79

/13/

4.0

In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, 16-year-old Mira discovers desire and romance. But her sexual, rebellious awakening is disrupted by her mother who never got to come of age herself.

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53

7.7

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73

/97/

74

/15/

3.3

/11848/

Popcorn

93

/27/

In a peaceful village full of joy, laughter, and vibrant life, everything seems perfect—until one day, the devil arrives. What follows is a hilarious chain of events that flips the entire village upside down!

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6.5

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65

/115/

66

/16/

2.8

/18337/

A simple man's search for success leads him to rediscover his roots.

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8.0

/151649/

74

/2013/

75

/890/

3.5

/48621/

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/22/

85

/176/

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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63

8.3

/58751/

79

/528/

73

/175/

3.8

/16030/

94

/3/

A serial killer is murdering school girls, and a newbie cop has to track him down before the victim count increases.

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8.4

/752/

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/6/

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/1/

3.6

/5256/

As he transfers a young convict from prison to court, a police officer learns about the chain of events that led to the young man's conviction for violence.

67

51

7.2

/10080/

60

/104/

65

/14/

2.7

/8292/

Popcorn

85

/45/

Following the historic Kalinga battle, where King Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty emerged as the winner, he chose to walk the path of peace instead of continuing warfare. Yet, the kingdom appointed nine warriors to protect some ancient scriptures rumored to have the ability to make someone divine or godlike.

82

74

8.5

/82073/

79

/532/

77

/94/

3.7

/23466/

86

/7/

95

/16/

Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen returns to Pakistan to ask for money from her grandfather that she has to pay in a month's time as damages. However, she gets to know that he is no more and the only thing he has left for her is a letter-delivering task, written by Ram to Sita. As Afreen sets out to find Ram, there begins her journey of discovering the secret behind the 20-year-old letter.

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35

6.7

/4545/

65

/53/

55

/6/

2.8

/8018/

Dominic, a disgraced ex-cop turned detective, takes on a seemingly simple case to locate a purse's owner, which unveils a dark web of missing persons, murder, a stalker and the mysterious dancer Nandhita.

78

51

7.9

/11664/

74

/175/

75

/22/

3.5

/18066/

Popcorn

95

/8/

A determined lawyer takes on a high-stakes case to defend a 19-year-old boy, challenging a system that has already branded him guilty.

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29

7.5

/1368/

72

/26/

64

/7/

3.3

/8857/

Early 2010s. A routine Kerala Police inquiry in the quiet village of Kottayikonam takes an unexpected turn when a trail of seemingly minor clues unravels into a string of disturbing cases. The investigation soon crosses into Tamil Nadu, revealing unsolved mysteries that have lingered for years.

77

61

7.5

/13902/

73

/243/

74

/31/

3.5

/29821/

Popcorn

93

/19/

A taxi driver finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after his car is confiscated by a corrupt police officer.

66

29

7.2

/1415/

64

/41/

63

/10/

3.3

/1758/

The movie chronicles the life of Khadeeja, a married muslim woman confined within the four walls of the household, forced to conceal her desires in the name of religious and societal norms. When fate brings her to an abandoned life, she chooses a different way of financially and sexually liberating herself- to be a sex worker; soon to realize that her soul is still dissatisfied. Finding a new way of hope, she decides to give back to the forces that pushed her to live an orphaned life of humiliation and misery.

63

30

6.2

/3940/

58

/13/

63

/3/

2.6

/2887/

Popcorn

80

/14/

When all hope died, Akhanda arrived. He saved his family, protected his people, killed the wrongdoers, and retreated into isolation. But years later, new threats emerge putting the world in danger. And as the world burns, Akhanda returns.

76

68

8.1

/115319/

75

/703/

71

/128/

3.5

/28044/

83

/6/

79

/14/

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?

74

52

7.8

/16844/

72

/200/

68

/30/

3.4

/17555/

Popcorn

87

/7/

Having recently served a suspension for gambling online while on duty, Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath rejoins the police force and is looking to reclaim his lost honour. Awaiting him is a 40-year-old, unresolved murder mystery with a faceless victim.

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5.4

/1267/

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/57/

64

/11/

2.9

/3213/

A psychiatrist evaluating a self-confessed serial killer unravels a twisted web of trauma, deceit, and psychological manipulation—only to question if the killer is truly guilty or just another victim in a larger, darker game.

73

8.2

/167414/

74

/860/

74

/192/

3.4

/25599/

50

/14/

93

/99/

age 16+

The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.

70

31

6.2

/1261/

72

/24/

75

/6/

3.4

/12695/

73

/11/

71

/3/

From her journey through high school and college, then out into the wider world, Ramya’s dream of finding the perfect guy is obstructed by societal mores, strict parents, unrequited love and the untrammeled chaos of her own mind.

82

8.2

/131522/

77

/1633/

74

/820/

3.8

/40403/

86

/5/

4.0

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.

70

31

7.6

/1489/

74

/15/

61

/20/

3.6

/1331/

Bobby leads a carefree life until his former lover arrives at his place with a baby girl claiming she is his daughter. However, Bobby must find the truth behind her claims.

63

27

6.7

/1875/

58

/23/

66

/3/

3.1

/3634/

A drunken man's encounter sets off a chain of gossip in a town of secrets. As whispers spread, a woman's hidden past threatens to tear everything apart.

66

26

7.8

/5687/

55

/15/

75

/2/

2.8

/617/

A group of five youngsters decides to make a wish, but it backfires as it leads them to unveil a supernatural force around them.

69

14

5.9

/1751/

60

/9/

100

/1/

2.9

/616/

Trapped in escalating blackmail, Mani faces mounting danger as crime, passion, and greed intertwine, exposing hidden truths and changing allegiances throughout his ordeal.

60

16

6.4

/1160/

60

/19/

54

/5/

3.1

/785/