Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Super Deluxe to Ram Charan’s Rangasthalam: South Indian movies that deserve more recognition

Here is a list of South Indian movies that are underrated and should earn more appreciation.

By: Rupal Purohit | Published: June 13 2023, 04:13 PM IST

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Several South Indian movies like RRR, KGF, Dear Comrade, Jersey, Vikram Vedha and more have gained pan-India popularity. On the other hand, there are several movies that are underrated. Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer is a dark comedy neo-noir drama that incorporates various stories. The movie deals with sexuality, gender identity, and social expectations. The movie streaming on Netflix also features superstars Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, and Ramya Krishnan. Just like Super Delux, there are more South Indian movies that deserve more recognition.

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A carrom player join focus with a local gangster in the world of crime to settle their feuds. The film stars Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajesh and is available on Sony Liv.

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Rangasthalam starring Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a historical drama set in a small village. The movie is about a young man with impaired hearing along with his brother fights with the village’s corrupt local government. Rangasthalam is available on

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A rockstar suffering mental disorder thinks that three men have killed his parents while the world believes they never existed and all visuals he sees are just imaginations. Mahesh Babu starrer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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A man buys medicine to deal with his insomnia but he ends up buying a drug that leads him to daydreaming.

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This Malayalam movie shows a dysfunctional family of four siblings who don’t get along. However, when problem arises they are forced to support each other. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

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The movie is about a police officer who relocates to a village and his life takes a turn as events from the past unfold that affect people around him. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.

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Bangalore Days is a beautiful story of three cousins who dreams of relocating to Bangalore. The coming-of-age movie focuses on the challenges they face as settle in the city. Dulquer Salmaan starrer is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

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A young woman fights against cultural expectations on her own when she is disowned and left abandoned by her family. Watch it on Sony Liv.

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The movie is a love story of two childhood sweethearts who reunite after 22 years at a school reunion. The movie stars Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles. Watch the romance drama on Amazon Prime Video.

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